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
Kirkland Joins Region in Urging Voluntary Water Conservation Efforts Published on September 22, 2023 The City of Kirkland is joining other regional agencies in urging community members to take voluntary measures to conserve water. Although Seattle’s regional water supply had looked good through the summer, extended dry conditions have drawn down Seattle’s reservoirs faster than normal. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
Find Resources for Adults 50+ at Free Fair Published on September 18, 2023 The City of Kirkland invites older adults and their families to attend the annual Senior Resource Fair happening on Thurs, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Peter Kirk Community Center located at 352 Kirkland Ave. Attendees can gather information and meet with over 30 local agencies about services ranging from health and wellness, legal services, transportation, and much more. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
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 Health & Wellness Fair Published on September 08, 2023 KIRKLAND, Wash. – Everyone is welcome to attend a free Kirkland Health & Wellness Fair on Saturday, September 16, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Juanita High School, located at 10601 NE 132nd St. in Kirkland. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Houghton Beach Swimming Area Closed Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels Published on September 06, 2023 Beginning September 6, the Houghton Beach swimming area is closed for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels per the recommendation of Public Heath – Seattle & King County. People and pets should not swim, drink lake water, or engage in other water activities at Houghton Beach. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Truck-a-Palooza Rumbling into “City Hall for All” Published on August 29, 2023 Kids of all ages will have the chance to climb onto a firetruck, dump truck, and many other City trucks at Truck-a-Palooza, part of Kirkland’s “City Hall for All” event on Saturday, September 9, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and Economic Development, Events & Activities, Media Releases
Houghton Beach Swimming Area Closed Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels Published on August 22, 2023 Beginning August 22, the Houghton Beach swimming area is closed for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels per the recommendation of Public Heath – Seattle & King County. People and pets should not swim, drink lake water, or engage in other water activities at Houghton Beach. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases
Get to Know Your City of Kirkland at “City Hall for All” Published on August 21, 2023 Community members of all ages are invited to the City of Kirkland’s “City Hall for All” event on Saturday, September 9. This event is part of Welcoming Week, an annual campaign that celebrates the work in communities to become welcoming places for all. Tagged as: , Announcements, Events & Activities, Media Releases
KFD Joins National Task Force Deployed to Assist with Maui Wildfires Published on August 17, 2023 Lieutenant Tyrel Koistinen of the Kirkland Fire Department has joined many others from across the Puget Sound region to assist in the recovery efforts of the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii. Lt. Koistinen is a Hazmat specialist and a member on the Washington Task Force 1 (WA-TF1), an interagency group that’s part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Urban Search & Rescue Team. Tagged as: , Announcements, Fire, Media Releases, Public Safety