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Armed Suspects in Kirkland Burglary Linked to Regional Robbery Crew

Published on January 19, 2023

Kirkland Police Department (KPD) investigators identified individuals believed to be responsible for burglarizing a home and firing shots at the homeowner on October 9, 2022, in south Kirkland. The identifying information helped a coordinated law enforcement effort that led to the arrest of three people connected to multiple crimes across King County.

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Snow Event - Week of December 19

Published on December 19, 2022

Check here for information about road closures, weather, and safety updates related to December 2022 snow and freezing weather.

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Protect Against Package Theft

Published on December 12, 2022

Police Chief Cherie Harris
For many, the holidays may mean spending time with loved ones and friends – and shopping for them online. The result is more packages at your front door and the potential for package theft. A recent survey found that 26% of Americans have had a package stolen from their doorstep.

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Kirkland Police To Begin Using Body-Worn Cameras in Early December

Published on November 30, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The Kirkland Police Department (KPD) will begin using body-worn cameras (BWCs) in early December. Officers in KPD’s Traffic Unit will be the first to wear and operate body-worn cameras on duty, with the goal of equipping the whole department by the end of the year.

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Five Northend Cities Form New Regional Crisis Response Agency

Published on November 29, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – The City Councils of Bothell, Kenmore, Kirkland, Lake Forest Park, and Shoreline this month each adopted a partner agreement to form a new Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency.

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Juanita Beach Reopens Today, November 21

Published on November 21, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – After a precautionary closure due to a sewer main break that occurred upstream of Juanita Creek on November 9, 2022, Public Health – Seattle & King County has recommended that the City reopen the beach at Juanita Beach Park.

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Gun Safety Reminder: Free Gun Locks

Published on November 17, 2022

Since voters approved the Enhanced Police Safety Services and Community Safety ballot measure (Prop 1) in 2018, the Kirkland Police Department has been providing additional gun safety services for the community – such as free gun locks.

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Crash Responder Safety Week

Published on November 17, 2022

November 14 through 18, 2022, is Crash Responder Safety Week. Three injury crashes occur every minute in the United States, putting nearly 39,000 incident responders potentially in harm's way every day.

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Juanita Beach Precautionary Closure Due to Sewer Main Break

Published on November 09, 2022

KIRKLAND, Wash. – Juanita Beach is closed, starting Wednesday, November 9, as a precaution due to a sewer main break that occurred upstream of Juanita Creek at 132nd Ave NE and 116th Ave NE. The beach at Juanita Beach Park will reopen when bacteria levels read within the safe range.