Tricks & Treats at Kirkland’s Pee Wee Monster Bash Published on September 26, 2023 Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to wear their costumes to Kirkland’s annual Pee Wee Monster Bash Carnival. This year’s event will be on Friday, October 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Kirkland Community Center, located at 12421 103rd Ave NE. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases, Public Notices
Hello and Welcome to the Official Podcast of the City of Kirkland! Published on September 08, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland announces the launch of its official podcast, “This Week in Kirkland” – a friendly, audio version of the City’s weekly digital e-newsletter of the same name, bringing listeners timely topics and noteworthy news happening around Kirkland every week. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
Kirkland Cultural Arts Commissioner Appointed to State Arts Commission Published on August 15, 2023 Kirkland Cultural Arts Commissioner (KCAC) Star Hang Nga Rush has been appointed by Governor Jay Inslee to the Washington State Arts Commission, also known as ArtsWA. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Media Releases
City of Kirkland Receives Award for Excellence in Financial Reporting Published on May 31, 2023 The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Kirkland the GFOA's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the City’s annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2021. This is the eighteenth consecutive year the City has been awarded this recognition. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Celebrate Kirkland Seek Volunteers and Parade Entries Published on May 09, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – The annual Celebrate Kirkland! Parade returns to downtown Kirkland on Tuesday, July 4, 2023! We are currently accepting applications for parade float entries and volunteers. Volunteer opportunities include: helping along the parade route, assisting with the Kid’s Pavilion, the Veteran’s portion, or helping to set up and break down the event. See how you can get involved. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Give to the Spark Creativity Campaign Published on April 28, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Join the City of Kirkland, Kirkland Parks and Community Foundation (KPCF), Kirkland Arts Center, KAMP Music, and Studio East Performing Arts Center in helping to boost youth access to the arts by supporting arts scholarships. Your donation to the Spark Creativity campaign will help local arts educators provide scholarships to kids in need. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, Business and Economic Development, Media Releases
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. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Public Notices
Kirkland Hosts First Día de los Muertos Celebration Published on October 27, 2022 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Kirkland Parks and Community Services is hosting its first Día de los Muertos event this Saturday, October 29, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, is a cultural celebration that honors loved ones that have passed away. The event is free and will be held at the Peter Kirk Community Center located at 352 Kirkland Ave, in Kirkland. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Kirkland Ranked Third Best Place to Live in the U.S. by Money Magazine Published on October 04, 2022 Money Magazine named Kirkland third on its 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2022 list. The annual list ranks cities across the nation based on criteria looking at economic activity, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture, Business and Economic Development, Media Releases
Proclamamos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana Nacional en Kirkland Published on September 06, 2022 Proclamamos que el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre 2022 Como el Mes de la Herencia Hispana Nacional en la Ciudad de Kirkland. Tagged as: , Announcements, Arts & Culture