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Our firefighters made it yesterday to the Calistoga Fairgrounds. They will be providing support for the
@CALFIRELNU
. Please keep all of the first responders and the people of California in your thoughts.
#CaliforniaWildFire
#kirklandfire
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Our Firefighters made it to the California border today. We’re so proud of them for going to assist our neighbors in need.
#CaliforniaWildfires
#kirklandfire
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We're proud that we could support the peaceful protest today. We appreciate everyone who exercised their first amendment right to stand against racial injustice and police brutality.
#CalminKirkland
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Sadly the west coast is currently being ravaged by wildfires. A crew of
#kirklandfire
fighters are currently protecting 20 homes in
@CityOfSumnerWA
. We are with you Sumner!
#SumnerGradeFire
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The Kirkland City Council is pleased to announce that Fire Station 21 is officially back in service. More at:
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Please forgive this pause in our snow coverage so that we can profess our undying love for
@CityofKent
. It is, after all, Valentine's Day! We love you
@CityofKent
! May your plows be unobstructed, your streets clear, your crews & first responders safe, & of course: nuggs for all!
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Parking in bike lanes is illegal in Kirkland. Please don't park in our bike lanes. Never park in a bike lane, even if you’re just checking your phone. Blocked bike lanes create unsafe conditions for people riding bikes, forcing them into traffic. Bike lanes are travel lanes too!
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We wanted to share with you an update on our Kirkland Fire Department. We are fully staffed and responding to calls. Currently 25 Kirkland firefighters and 2 Kirkland police officers have been placed under quarantine out of an abundance of caution. More @
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A big thanks to all our Kirkland Public Works crew members that are working hard to make sure critical infrastructure (e.g. clean drinking water) is maintained during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, they still managed to take the time to save these ducklings. Our crews are the best!
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In response to the continued threat of looting across the region, the City of Kirkland is strongly recommending that all Kirkland businesses close their brick and mortar locations today, June 1 at 1 p.m.
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The City has been notified by Google and the Lee Johnson family that Google will not be buying the Lee Johnson properties on NE 85th Street and will not be proceeding with their proposed redevelopment project. Read more:
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We’re happy to share this video of a Chinook salmon in Juanita Creek near Edith Moulton Park! We polled our Surface Water team & found out that it’s been years since our staff has seen a Chinook in Juanita Creek, with the most recent documented sighting by Kirkland staff in 1999.
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The
#CaliforniaWildfires
remain incredibly serious. Last night our 4 courageous
#kirklandfire
fighters helped Cal Fire keep this fire from crossing highway 20. Our crew is tired but safe this morning. Thank you to all the firefighters battling these wildfires.
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An important message from a Kirkland community member:
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There are people peacefully protesting currently in Downtown Kirkland. Bicycle officers are providing protection to people as they march. Please anticipate traffic delays downtown. We're still recommending that people avoid the area.
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The Chinese Community Alliance, which consists of 65 Chinese organizations and community churches in Washington, joined Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold & Dr. Jeff Tomlin CEO of
@EvergreenHosp
, to deliver a check for $140k to be used for PPE for healthcare workers at Evergreen Hospital.
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Our brave Kirkland Firefighters are providing support in Ramsey, CA today. There are currently over 15,000 firefighters working over 2 dozen major fires. In the past 24 hours there have been over 2 dozen lightning strikes in Northern California.
#CaliforniaWildfires
#kirklandfire
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Update on Kirkland’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including City Hall will delay opening until at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 2, in order to provide City staff with training on social distancing procedures and other precautionary measures:
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4 of our courageous Kirkland Firefighters(FF Nathan Schaeffer, FF Shawn McDougall, Lt. Ryan Riedl & FF Corey Hall) are headed to California to help our neighbors battle massive wildland fires. Please join us in thanking them for their service & please keep them in your thoughts.
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Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day – show your support for officers, deputies, troopers and others who put their lives on the line every day to serve our communities. If you see a member of law enforcement, thank them for their service!
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Tonight the Council proclaimed June as Pride Month in Kirkland. The pride flag will be flown over City Hall & in Marina Park to affirm the City’s commitment to be a safe, inclusive & welcoming community where all people can be themselves without fear of discrimination or violence
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Two of our Kirkland Firefighters are assisting with the fires raging in western Oregon. These fires are extremely intense and our thoughts are with our neighboring Oregonians and all the brave firefighters fighting these wildfires.
#kirklandfire
#OregonFires
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We ran into this cutthroat trout🐟in the section of Juanita Creek that runs through Windsor Vista Park! Cutthroat are a species of trout that migrate from Lake Wash. into our smaller streams to spawn. Learn what u can do to protect & improve water quality:
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Arrest by Kirkland Police of a suspected drug dealer results in a conviction for Controlled Substance Homicide – only the 2nd conviction of this kind in King County. More:
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Welcome to Kirkland Fire Department’s newest recruits! These nine were part of the most recent graduating class from the North King County Training Consortium. You’ll see our newest firefighter/EMTs serving our community in February!
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We are experiencing localized flooding. If you need to travel this evening please use caution and avoid driving through standing water.
Street flooding on NE 1 24th St. in Kirkland due to heavy rain in convergence zone
#WAWX
@NWSSeattle
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City of Kirkland flags will be flown at half-staff in honor of Training Battalion Chief Bill Hoover, who, along with his wife, Kristy, passed away on July 21 in a car accident while traveling out of state. More:
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Starting Wed 7/29 we will be closing the parking lot and pier @ Houghton Beach Park & the pier @ David Brink Park. These closures are to help address frequent large gatherings that have been occurring at these locations in violation of health directives
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Happy New Year Twitterverse! Thank you for following us, thank you for engaging with us, thank you for educating us when we need it, and thank you for allowing us to help you when we can. We truly appreciate you all! Please have a safe and happy NYE and we'll see you in 2021!
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We would like to congratulate Officer Promise Jackson for his successful completion of the police motorcycle operator course and are excited to welcome him as the second motorcycle officer on the
@KirklandWAPD
traffic unit! For the full story, visit:
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Have you heard about our amazing Mandarin duck? We're obsessed with him! We are so lucky to have such an abundance of incredible wildlife in our natural areas. We are constantly in awe! We hope you got outside & got to spend some time in nature this weekend. 🌳🌎🦆💚
#earthmonth
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Today Officer Matison was dispatched to a call for a momma duck & her ducklings in distress outside of a building on NE Juanita Dr. Officer Matison was able to gather up the little family & release them back in a safe place @ a Kirkland park.
#EarthDay2019
#ducksofkirkland
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You may notice
@KirklandWAPD
may be wearing additional personal protection equipment when responding to calls. These preventative measures are to keep our officers safe & are not necessarily indicators of
#COVID
ー19. Please don't be scared-they're still smiling under those masks.
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It’s great to see Kirkland residents supporting those working hard for the community! Thanks
@WasteManagement
for still being out there and ensuring normal service.
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Kirkland Police Arrest Key Suspects Behind Organized Retail Theft Ring, Thousands of Dollars of Merchandise Recovered
Read more:
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@andrewpfister
@KirklandWAPD
Hi Andrew. We’re literally sitting next to each other (appropriately social distanced) to coordinate our response. We are on the same page.
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We interrupt our road closure coverage to let you know that neither snow or sleet will stop our
@KirklandWAPD
officers from patrolling our streets 😃 ❄️❄️
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This is why we ask you to social distance and wear your mask. Please help us slow the spread of COVID-19. Words can't express the gratitude we have for our healthcare workers, and our sincere condolences for their loss
@EvergreenHosp
.
This sign was at the Middle Fork Trailhead near North Bend, along with a string of paper cranes. I'll never hike there again without thinking of Kurt, lover of this hike, father of four.
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Our firefighters wanted to share information with you regarding how they keep themselves safe when responding to calls where there are individuals who could be experiencing flu systems. We also have a few tips for how you can reduce your risk.
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We're obsessed with our pollinator meadow at Juanita Bay Park! Parks staff are working hard to support bumblebees & the other pollinators that are so crucial to our ecosystem. This 10-acre un-mowed area is interspersed with bright sections of densely populated native wildflowers!
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We are excited to share that Lt. Ryan Riedl & FF Nathan Schaeffer, FF Corey Hall & FF Shawn McDougall are safely home after their deployment to help battle the ongoing
#CaliforniaWildfires
. Please join us in welcoming them & thanking them for their amazing service!
#kirklandfire
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The
@KirklandWAPD
has initiated a formal investigation to determine whether officers that responded to a call for suspicious activity at a Menchie’s frozen yogurt franchise in Kirkland acted in accordance with department protocol.
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@tqlemd
@RyanKIRO7
@inteldotwav
@KIRO7Seattle
Our first responders were wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (ppe) for the calls they were dispatched on. The calls that firefighters responded to at the facility were not calls for respiratory illness.
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What began as a theft investigation led to the rescue of a 16-year-old sex trafficking victim from California and the arrest of two suspects by Kirkland Police Department. More:
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Do you know how to pass a person on a bicycle? As of Jan. 2020, our state has a new safe passing law. When passing a person riding a bicycle, vehicles must give at least 3 feet or move entirely into the adjacent lane if there is one.🚲Learn more here:
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Money Magazine named Kirkland third on its 50 Best Places to Live in the U.S. 2022 list. The annual list ranks cities across the nation based on criteria looking at economic activity, quality of life, diversity, and where the best futures lie. More:
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Kirkland will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 2, 2023, at 5 p.m. to unveil the installation of a new crosswalk modeled after the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag at the entrance of Marina Park at Kirkland Avenue and Lakeshore Plaza. More:
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Juanita HS teacher Genevieve Menino named WA-FACSE teacher of the year! Congrats & thank you!
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Early Sunday morning, 03/24/24, Kirkland Police, working alongside neighboring law enforcement agencies, apprehended five individuals suspected of orchestrating at least 17 burglaries. More: ?
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Kirkland Mayor Penny Sweet, Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold and Councilmembers Jon Pascal, Kelli Curtis and Toby Nixon walked the new Totem Lake Connector pedestrian and bicycle bridge for the first time Mon Feb 6 on a tour with the contractor.
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Although the rally & march that occurred in downtown Kirkland this afternoon was peaceful & successful, we are strongly recommending that all brick and mortar Kirkland businesses located downtown & in other commercial areas remain closed through June 2.
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Please welcome our Kirkland Parks and Community Services Park Ambassadors! Starting today, Park Ambassadors will be out in the parks 7 days a week from 12-8pm to encourage physical distancing, promote virtual programs, answer questions & provide information.
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We want to take a minute to thank our Public Works crews, Parks crews, Police, Fire, and City support staff for all of their hard work over the last few days clearing snow and ice to make our travels as safe as possible.
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March 3 Update: We currently have twenty-six firefighters and three police officers in quarantine. One firefighter was released Monday after completing their recommended quarantine period. Update here:
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City of Kirkland, along w/ north King County partner cities of Bothell, Kenmore, Lake Forest Park & Shoreline, announces the siting of a new multi-service crisis response center dedicated to serving the behavioral health needs of community members...More:
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@CityofKent
@auburn_wa
@CityofTacoma
@CityofTukwila
@ExpTukwila
@CityOfSumnerWA
@CityofSeattle
❤️❤️❤️❤️ We are HERE FOR THIS. We love you
@CityofKent
! And we love Mayor Ralph! Chicken nuggets at Marina Park?
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Our team has been focused today on removing downed trees from over 100 locations, deicing roads, and clearing snow. We're making progress, but with over 500 miles of roads to care for, we've still got more work to do! Thank you for your patience and for supporting each other!
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@andrewpfister
@KirklandWAPD
We're concerned about people interested in committing criminal acts such as looting, property destruction, etc. We had a peaceful protest on Sunday in one of our parks that was attended by 50 people. We support people utilizing their freedom of speech to protest racial injustice
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Rough day? Here is a picture of a Kirkland firefighter rescuing a bearded dragon from a house fire last winter. You're welcome! 🚒🔥
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One of the neatest things about Juanita Bay Park is how much the park changes from week to week... Especially in the spring! It's baby season! And of course we couldn't help but stop by the beach to grab a few snaps of our famous Mandarin duck. 🦆 We hope you had a great weekend!
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We are also grateful for this very dapper duck we met at Juanita Beach Park while saying hello to our MLK Day of Service volunteers! Isn't he handsome?
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The City Council has approved a pilot program for car-free Sundays on Park Lane throughout summer 2019. Starting on May 26 through September 22, Park Lane will be closed on Sundays to vehicles.
More information at:
#explorekirkland
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Good morning and welcome to your winter wonderland! Kirkland crews have been working hard to clear roads, focusing on priority snow plow routes. For the latest information on road closures, go to
Snow plow route map and more:
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As of Saturday, March 21 all Kirkland playgrounds will be closed until further notice. With heavy use and crowding in parks, the City is closing playgrounds to follow with
@KCPubHealth
recommendations of practicing social distancing.
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The City is excited to welcome 10 more Firefighter/EMT recruits to the Kirkland Fire Department! More staffing allows KFD to improve response times for fires & emergency medical services. We look forward to seeing our new recruits as they begin training to serve our community.
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Remember, if the ballot box at City Hall is full you can go to the Kingsgate Library or to the post office. Postage is not required to mail your ballot. Thanks to
@kcelections
for being so responsive today! We appreciate you!
#hit90
#kcvotes
#vote
#GOTV
#VoteEarly
We are hearing that some drop boxes are getting full - which, awesome job, King County!! We have ballot collection teams out now and all boxes will emptied at least once today with higher traffic boxes emptied twice. Keep ‘em coming!
#hit90
#kcvotes
#vote
#GOTV
#VoteEarly
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Fire Chief Joe Sanford and Police Chief Cherie Harris are working with staff so that we are responsive and nimble as we manage the situation.
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In light of the tragic in-custody death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Kirkland Police Chief Cherie Harris wanted to speak directly to the Kirkland community, please read her statement here:
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(1/2) Kirkland’s newly-built Totem Lake Connector (TLC) bike & pedestrian bridge is nearly complete. The new TLC bridge connects two segments of the 5.75-mile Cross Kirkland Corridor currently separated by the wide and busy intersection of Totem Lake Blvd and Northeast 124th St
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What if you were driving down the street & suddenly, there was a car parked right in the middle of the lane? While this seems like an unlikely scenario, people riding bikes in our community experience this on a regular basis. Please help keep our bike lanes clear of obstructions!
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We popped by
@CarillonPoint
this evening to enjoy the view. What a beautiful night! (Also cold ❄️🥶) Happy holidays everyone!! Thank you for following us!
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Eleven of Kirkland's first responders have successfully completed their recommended quarantine protocol. The City of Kirkland continues to work with other agencies in response to the
#Covid19
outbreak. Read the latest press release here
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March 13 update: Fire Station 21 will be back in service tomorrow, more first responders have completed quarantine, virtual City Hall next Tuesday:
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Kirkland Police in the right place at the right time and get the kidnapper who tried to snatch a 2 yr old in Bridle Trails State Park. Great job KPD!
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Important reminder! The weight of the snow can cause downed utility lines. Should you encounter a downed utility line of any kind, always assume it is energized and stay at least 35-feet away! Retreat immediately and call 9-1-1. Stay safe everyone!
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Kirkland firefighters are on the fire line again today at the Sumner Grade Fire. Firefighters continue to do the dirty but necessary work controlling hotspots and digging fire line to assist with the containment of the fire. 1/2
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We've got this! As of 6 p.m., 10/27, a total of 34,580 of Kirkland’s 58,576 registered voters had returned their ballots. This exceeds a whopping 59 % voter turnout with 6 days to go!
@kcelections
#hit90
#VOTE
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In response to higher rates of mask wearing and greater attention to social distancing, the City of Kirkland Parks and Community Services Department reopened playgrounds today, Monday, September 21.
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Bike lanes are for traveling, not parking. Please help keep our community safe by ensuring that bike lanes are unobstructed at all times. Whether a garbage cart, road sign or parked car, if u wouldn't leave it in the middle of the street, don't leave it in the bike lane! Thanks!
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Thank you to our amazing Public Works crews who been working long hours to clear our streets by plowing, sanding & deicing! And to our dedicated Parks crews who have been out at City facilities making sure that our police officers and firefighters can respond to emergency calls.
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You ever have one of those annoying neighbors who refuses to respect your boundaries?
Us too.
#earthmonth
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On 8/31 we deployed 3 firefighters to California to help battle the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe. Captain Ivan Huld & Firefighters Robby Holmes & Brett Christiansen will be deployed for roughly 18 days before making the journey home. Thank you for your service! We appreciate you!
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Advisory: Reported power outages throughout the City. Reminder to treat traffic signal outages as a four-way stop. Please use caution. Check for updates.
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A transformative moment in Totem Lake’s continuing re-development when Kirkland’s Totem Lake Connector contractor mounted two bridge spans over NE 124th Street overnight Monday and Tuesday. Each span weighs more than 30,000 pounds!
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Join us today as we observe Memorial Day, a day meant to recognize & honor those who lost their lives while serving in the US Military. Today we remember, with gratitude, the heroes who gave, as President Abraham Lincoln once said, their “last full measure of devotion.”
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The City thanks its hardworking first responders from
@KirklandWAPD
and the Kirkland Fire Department for their dedication to community safety throughout this holiday season! Thanks KPD and KFD! We appreciate you!!
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Checks are in the mail to 250 Kirkland small businesses that will each receive a $1000 grant from the Kirkland Small Business Relief Fund. The fund was created by the City, Banner Bank, and the
@kirklandchamber
. Seed funds were provided by
@Google
.org
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It’s Law Enforcement Appreciation Day - thank you to our dedicated, hard-working Kirkland Police Department who brave the weather and uncertain circumstances to help keep Kirkland a safe place for all!
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Thank you to everyone who took our survey about the nightly closures on Park Lane! Based on your input, the City will continue closing Park Lane to vehicles nightly from 6 pm to 7 am through at least September so that you can enjoy socially distanced al fresco dining & shopping!
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(1/2) Thank you to the HUNDREDS of community members who came to the opening of the new Totem Lake Connector bridge Saturday!
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What was your favorite part of 2021's kickoff weekend? We got to go on a rainy walk with Rhône, the most magical dog of all the dogs. Also, we made friends with
@CityofKent
! It doesn't get much more awesome than that. 🥰🦮
#govlove
#firstdogofkirkland
#kirklanddogs
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Here is the most recent information about our firefighters:
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Captain Ivan Huld & FFs Robby Holmes, Shawn McDougall & Brett Christiansen continue to work to protect structures at the Caldor Fire near Lake Tahoe. The crew’s efforts are focused on strengthening firelines, containing hot spots, triaging structures, & establishing hoselays. 🔥
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Overnight on Monday and Tuesday, the spans over Totem Lake Blvd were installed on the Totem Lake Connector Bridge. Our contractor finished this phase ahead of schedule and have canceled the planned closure of Totem Lake Blvd for the remainder of the week.
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Update on Kirkland Firefighters: Lt. Ryan Riedl, FF Nathan Schaeffer, FF Corey Hall,& FF Shawn McDougall are in good spirits and have been doing the important, & labor intensive, work of building fire lines. You all make Kirkland proud!
#CaliforniaWildfires
#kirklandfire
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Update: She's been found! She is safe and back at home. Thank you to everyone who kept their eyes open, and than you to
@KirklandWAPD
for their great work!
@KirklandWAPD
still need your help finding a missing Kirkland woman. Yesterday evening we had a report from a KC Metro driver that saw her on a bus from Seattle to Redmond. She disembarked in the Crossroads Mall area. If Samantha is located, please call 425-577-5656. (1/2)
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We are so proud that we could support this project and bring needed housing and services to the Eastside.
NEW: Kirkland Place For Families and Women is the first permanent 24-hour shelter for women and families on the Eastside.
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