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RCR Agency Welcomes Brook Buettner as Executive Director

Published on March 21, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The newly formed Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency announces Brook Buettner as its first Executive Director. The RCR Agency provides regional mobile crisis response services for the five north King County cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline.

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Two New Programs to Expand Housing Choices & Expedite Green Buildings

Published on March 15, 2023

The City of Kirkland announces two new programs to help create more housing choices in the community and to incentivize the construction of environmentally-sound buildings. The first new program is a pre-approved Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) program; the second is an expedited permit review program for High Performing Green Buildings.

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Juanita Beach Reopens From Closure Due to Sewer Overflow

Published on March 13, 2023

After conducting water quality testing this week, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recommended that the City reopen the beach at Juanita Beach Park. City staff have removed the closure signs.

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City Council Recap March 7, 2023

Published on March 10, 2023

The Kirkland City Council met on March 7, 2023, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of the meeting:
- Proclaiming March 2023 Women's History Month in Kirkland
- Recommendations from the Interview Selection Committee
- Health Through Housing Agreements Screening Process
- Study Session: Google Fiber Discussion
- Study Session: NE 85th Street Station Area Plan – Phase 2 Updates

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New Crisis Response Center in Kirkland to Serve North King County

Published on March 08, 2023

The City of Kirkland, along with north King County partner cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park and Shoreline, announces the siting of a new multi-service crisis response center dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of community members across north and northeast King County.

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Juanita Beach Precautionary Closure Due to Sewer Overflow

Published on March 01, 2023

Juanita Beach is temporarily closed, starting Wednesday, March 1, due to a sewer overflow into Juanita Creek at I-405/NE 132nd Street. As a precaution, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recommended the beach remain closed until at least Tuesday, March 7, 2023. People and pets should not swim, drink lake water, or engage in other water activities at Juanita Beach.

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City Council Recap February 21, 2023

Published on February 24, 2023

The Kirkland City Council met on February 21, 2023, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:
- Permanent Supportive Housing
- 2023 State Legislative Update
- Proposed Ordinance on Personal Delivery Devices
- Study Session: Parks Funding Exploratory Committee: Facility Feasibility Study Update

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City Seeks Community Input on Future of Houghton Village Property

Published on February 21, 2023

The community is invited to a town hall on the future use of the Houghton Village Property on March 6 at 6 p.m. The City purchased the Houghton Village Shopping Center, located at 10702 NE 68th Street, to support a variety of potential public purposes, such as affordable housing, school space, non-profit program space, arts and cultural space, and/or City recreational program space.

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Construction Impacts on 116th Avenue NE from I-405/132nd Project

Published on February 17, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Beginning March 6, 2023, contractors working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will temporarily close a section of 116th Avenue NE north of NE 132nd Street for two months.

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City Council Recap February 7, 2023

Published on February 10, 2023

The Kirkland City Council met on January 17, 2023, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting:
- Proclaiming February 2023 Black History Month in Kirkland
- Special Event Program Updates
- Houghton Village Near-Term Strategies
- Study Session: Lake Washington Blvd Promenade and Concept Development Study
- Study Session: Neighborhood Traffic Control Program

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News & Info

RCR Agency Welcomes Brook Buettner as Executive Director

Two New Programs to Expand Housing Choices & Expedite Green Buildings

Juanita Beach Reopens From Closure Due to Sewer Overflow

City Council Recap March 7, 2023

New Crisis Response Center in Kirkland to Serve North King County

Juanita Beach Precautionary Closure Due to Sewer Overflow

City Council Recap February 21, 2023

City Seeks Community Input on Future of Houghton Village Property

Construction Impacts on 116th Avenue NE from I-405/132nd Project

City Council Recap February 7, 2023

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