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Houghton Beach Reopened for Water Activities

Published on September 01, 2026

Houghton Beach has been reopened as of 3:40 p.m., Sept. 1, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County.

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See Spot Splash Returns for a 6th Year of Dog-Friendly Fun in Kirkland

Published on August 28, 2026

Get ready for your dog to make a splash! The City of Kirkland’s sixth annual See Spot Splash returns Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, bringing a day of swimming, zoomies, and dog-friendly fun to Peter Kirk Community Pool and Lee Johnson Field.

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Outdoor Summer Movie Series to Screen 1st Spanish-Language Film

Published on August 27, 2026

Gather family and friends for the first Spanish-language installment in the City of Kirkland’s Outdoor Summer Movie series. The Parks and Community Services Department will screen Disney-Pixar’s Coco (en Español) as the final film of the season.

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Detectives Recover More Than $30,000 in Stolen Property, Arrest Two

Published on August 26, 2026

Kirkland Police Department ProAct detectives recently recovered more than $30,000 in stolen property connected to burglaries and vehicle prowls across several cities, including Kirkland, Bellevue, Newcastle, and Federal Way.

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Juanita Beach Reopened for Water Activity; Houghton Remains Closed

Published on August 25, 2026

Juanita Beach has been reopened as of today, Aug. 25, 2026, for swimming, wading, and other water activities, by recommendation of Public Health – Seattle & King County. Houghton Beach remains closed this week based on test results that continue to indicate elevated bacteria levels.

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Houghton and Juanita Beaches Are Closed for Swimming

Published on August 18, 2026

As of 4 p.m. on Aug. 18, 2026, Public Health – Seattle & King County is recommending that people and pets stay out of the water at the swimming areas of Houghton Beach Park and Juanita Beach Park for at least one week due to elevated bacteria levels.

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Traffic Alert for Aug. 22: Kirk-Wood Half Marathon

Published on August 17, 2026

Drivers should expect traffic delays and restricted parking due to the Kirk-Wood Half Marathon, to be held at Northwest University on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026.

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Kirkland Community Police Academy Returns this Fall

Published on August 14, 2026

Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Kirkland Police Department? KPD’s 2026 Community Police Academy gives community members a firsthand look at how local law enforcement works through an eight-week, hands-on program.

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Kirkland’s Umbrella Fringe Festival Returns This Fall

Published on August 13, 2026

The Umbrella Fringe Festival, Kirkland’s “Art Everywhere” celebration, will return from Sept. 25 to 27, 2026.