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City Launches Online Community Survey

Published on June 28, 2022

The City of Kirkland today published its online biennial Community Survey to gauge community attitudes about the quality of life in Kirkland, satisfaction with City government services, and priorities for the future.

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City Council Recap June 21, 2022

Published on June 24, 2022

The Kirkland City Council met on June 21, 2022, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: 
- Study Session – Station Area Plan
- Limiting Open Carry of Firearms and Other Weapons in City Buildings Used by Governing Body
- Kirkland Native History Document
- June Budget Adjustments

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City Welcomes Erika Mascorro as Kirkland's First DEIB Manager

Published on June 23, 2022

The City of Kirkland announces the hiring of Erika Mascorro as the City’s first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Manager. Mascorro’s position is intended to support the City’s various efforts around DEIB, including implementing the City’s soon-to-be-adopted DEIB 5-Year Roadmap.

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City of Kirkland Receives GFOA's Certificate of Achievement

Published on June 22, 2022

The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently announced that the City of Kirkland received GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2020. This is the seventeenth consecutive year the City has been awarded this recognition.

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Apply for 2023 Kirkland Tourism Funding by August 8

Published on June 20, 2022

The Kirkland Tourism Development Committee (TDC) announced the launch of the 2023 Explore Kirkland tourism grant application process, open now through Monday, August 8.

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Traffic Alert for July 4: Celebrate Kirkland! 4th of July Parade

Published on June 20, 2022

Drivers should expect traffic delays and restricted parking due to the 4th of July Parade to be held on Monday, July 4, 2022. The Lakeshore Plaza and Lake Street parking lots will be closed from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. The public boat launch will be closed from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Event information is available at kirklanddowntown.org.

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City Council Recap June 7, 2022

Published on June 10, 2022

The Kirkland City Council met on June 7, 2022, in a hybrid meeting. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting: Study Session – Draft Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Review. Proposed 84th Avenue NE Speed Limit Change. Houghton Village Property - Future Use. Draft Police Body Worn Camera Ordinance Discussion.

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Kirkland Police Department to Host ‘Guns for Gift Cards’ Exchange

Published on June 09, 2022

Kirkland Police Department (KPD) will host a ‘Guns for Gift Cards’ exchange on Saturday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. as part of KPD’s ongoing efforts to reduce gun violence and unwanted firearms in our community.

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Arrest Made in Kingsgate Shooting from March

Published on June 02, 2022

Kirkland Police Department (KPD) today arrested a man at a home in the Kingsgate area, in connection with a shooting that occurred at the residence on March 27, 2022.
The arrest comes after two months of thorough investigation of the shooting, in which police found a man with a single gunshot wound at the home near I-405 and Northeast 132nd Street.

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“Evenings on Park Lane” Return This Week

Published on May 25, 2022

The City of Kirkland announces the return of “Evenings on Park Lane,” starting on Thursday, May 26 and running through October 2, 2022. Evenings on Park Lane expand outdoor capacity for businesses and increase foot traffic in the downtown core by closing the west end of Park Lane to vehicles nightly from 6 to 11 p.m.

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Emergency Notice

News & Info

City Launches Online Community Survey

City Council Recap June 21, 2022

City Welcomes Erika Mascorro as Kirkland's First DEIB Manager

City of Kirkland Receives GFOA's Certificate of Achievement

Apply for 2023 Kirkland Tourism Funding by August 8

Traffic Alert for July 4: Celebrate Kirkland! 4th of July Parade

City Council Recap June 7, 2022

Kirkland Police Department to Host ‘Guns for Gift Cards’ Exchange

Arrest Made in Kingsgate Shooting from March

“Evenings on Park Lane” Return This Week

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