Renewable Energy Commitment for City Operations Extended to 20 Years Published on January 15, 2021 As of January 7, 2021, the City of Kirkland has entered into an agreement to participate in Puget Sound Energy’s Green Direct Program for the next twenty years, doubling the timeframe of the City’s original agreement approved by the City Council in May 2017. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
Community Invited to Comment on NE 85th St. Station Area Plan Options Published on January 05, 2021 As of January 5, 2021, a draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the NE 85th St. Station Area Plan is available for review at www.kirklandwa.gov and the City of Kirkland is seeking input from the community during a formal comment period from January 5 through February 5, 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and Economic Development, Media Releases, Public Notices
Juanita Beach Park Bathhouse and Playground Now Open to the Public Published on December 28, 2020 As of December 23, 2020, the new Juanita Beach Park bathhouse and playground are officially open to the public. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
Police Pursue Suspect After Suspect Strikes Officer with Vehicle Published on December 27, 2020 At noon today, Kirkland police officers attempted contact with an adult male suspect from a porch theft which occurred on December 26. Tagged as: , Media Releases, Police, Public Notices, Public Safety
Parking Fees and Time Limits to Be Suspended to Help Businesses Published on December 22, 2020 To help downtown businesses, the City of Kirkland will not charge fees for parking in any of the City-owned downtown parking lots effective December 23, 2020 through March 1, 2021. Tagged as: , Announcements, Business and Economic Development, Media Releases, Public Notices
City of Kirkland Website Launched with New and Improved Design Published on December 21, 2020 As of December 18, 2020, the City of Kirkland’s website, www.kirklandwa.gov, has been launched with a customer-focused design and new platform. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
City of Kirkland Adopts Sustainability Master Plan Published on December 14, 2020 On December 8, the Kirkland City Council adopted the Sustainability Master Plan, which identifies how the City will implement and measure sustainability strategies and defines actions for achieving a livable and sustainable community. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases, Public Notices
Kirkland City Council Approves Equitable, Safe and Resilient 2021-2022 Published on December 11, 2020 On December 8, 2020, the Kirkland City Council unanimously adopted the 2021-2022 Budget, “Investing in a More Equitable, Safe and Resilient Kirkland.” The budget was profoundly shaped by the dramatic and historic events that continue to unfold in 2020. Tagged as: , Announcements, Media Releases, Public Notices
Welcoming Kirkland Initiative Report to the Community Completed Published on December 03, 2020 A report culminating nearly two years of community engagement and policy analysis to bridge gaps in equity and inclusivity for People of Color, called the Welcoming Kirkland Initiative (WKI), has been completed and is available for review. Tagged as: , Media Releases
City Now Receiving Renewable Energy From Skookumchuck Wind Facility Published on December 02, 2020 On December 1, 2020, Puget Sound Energy announced that its Green Direct customers, including the City of Kirkland, are now receiving renewable energy from the largest western Washington wind project, Skookumchuck Wind Facility. Tagged as: , Announcements, Environment, Media Releases