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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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Help Guide How the City Protects Our Lakes and Streams 2023

Published on January 31, 2023

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland has posted its annual draft Stormwater Management Program Plan and invites community members to review and submit comments or suggestions by February 24, 2023. The draft plan describes potential actions the City could take to reduce stormwater pollution and protect our lakes and streams.

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Kirkland Receives Bicycle Friendly Business Award

Published on October 31, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The League of American Bicyclists recently recognized the City of Kirkland with a Bronze level Bicycle Friendly Business (BFB) award for the City’s support of bicycle commuting among staff. This recognition is shared by over 1,500 businesses across the country, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, bike shops, and other employers.

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Kirkland Street Racing Noise Prevention Technology

Published on October 20, 2022

The City of Kirkland Police Department (KPD) is the first in the state to implement a Street Racing Noise Pilot Program authorized by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission (WTSC). This feasibility study will test new automated vehicle noise identification cameras in areas designated as test zones in the city.

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Keep Leaves and Debris Off Storm Drains This Fall to Prevent Flooding

Published on October 13, 2022

With the start of autumn and long-range weather forecasts predicting more rain than usual, it’s more important than ever to keep Kirkland’s stormwater drainage system flowing freely.

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Juanita Beach Park Bathhouse Wins 2022 Civic Design Award

Published on October 03, 2022

On September 22, 2022, Kirkland’s Juanita Beach Park Bathhouse received the 2022 Civic Design Award from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Washington Council. The Civic Design Award celebrates the best examples of what can be realized when architects and civic clients work together to achieve quality design.

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Kirkland City Council Adopts Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

Published on September 21, 2022

The Kirkland City Council adopted the 2022 Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) Plan at its regular City Council meeting last night, September 20, 2022. The Plan is a six-year guide and strategic plan for managing and enhancing park and recreation services.

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Kirkland Celebrates Forest Day on October 15

Published on September 13, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City of Kirkland invites the community to celebrate Kirkland Forest Day with forest stewardship, a tree giveaway, ceremonial tree planting and more on October 15, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Juanita Beach Park.

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What's on the Beach?

Published on August 23, 2022

Have you seen these washed up at Juanita or Waverly Beach Park? Don’t worry – they’re fish.
We checked with our water quality and ecology friends at King County and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife about them. King County collected some of these translucent little guys and identified them as fish larvae.

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Murky Water in Juanita Creek or Beach? Here’s Why

Published on August 15, 2022

A drinking water main leak occurred this morning near Helen Keller Elementary. The pipe had to be dug up to be repaired. During the repair, sediment was flushed into the stormwater drainage system and into Juanita Creek causing the creek water to appear “milky” or “dirty” as it flowed into Juanita Bay.

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News & Info

Two New Programs to Expand Housing Choices & Expedite Green Buildings

Help Guide How the City Protects Our Lakes and Streams 2023

Kirkland Receives Bicycle Friendly Business Award

Kirkland Street Racing Noise Prevention Technology

Keep Leaves and Debris Off Storm Drains This Fall to Prevent Flooding

Juanita Beach Park Bathhouse Wins 2022 Civic Design Award

Kirkland City Council Adopts Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan

Kirkland Celebrates Forest Day on October 15

What's on the Beach?

Murky Water in Juanita Creek or Beach? Here’s Why

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