Kirkland 'National Night Out' Set For August

Cities and neighborhoods hold block parties during National Night Out to building community relationships.

Girl Scouts Love Bridle Trails State Park!

Bridle Trails State Park Hosts "Girl Scouts Love State Parks" Event

3 Concepts For 132nd Square Park To Be Considered

The Kirkland Park Board will review proposed design improvements at an upcoming meeting.

Symetra Employees Give Back in Kirkland

“We are proud to support our employees’ volunteer spirit during Symetra Week of Service.” – CEO Margaret Meister

Kirkland Named One Of The Best Beach Towns In U.S.

To be clear, that's lake beach towns. Kirkland came in on top in Washington, followed by Mercer Island and Redmond.

Friends Of Youth Hires New Development Director

The new development director comes to Kirkland from the Bellevue Schools Foundation.

Give Feedback On Plan For 132nd Square Park Plan

Kirkland will hold an open house for redeveloping the park on June 20.

How The Eastside Homeless Population Has Changed Since 2017

King County is out with the final numbers from the 2019 homeless census. On the Eastside, some homeless populations have grown.

Kirkland's Farm Markets Return For 2019 Season In June

The Juanita Friday Market and Kirkland Wednesday Market happen weekly through September.

Summer Sundays On Park Lane Begin June 2

Park Lane will be closed to cars throughout the summer on Sundays for community events.

Here's How Much Kirkland Grew In 2018: New Census Figures

Cities across Puget Sound grew in 2018, and the Seattle metro area now has nearly 4 million people — growth of almost 500,000 since 2010.

New Cross Kirkland Corridor Pavilion Would Honor Rail History

The Kirkland Rotary Club and city may partner to build a new picnic pavilion near where a historic rail depot once stood.

Mayor Sweet Invites Kirkland Residents To State Of City Address

The address will detail what Kirkland elected officials are working on this year and in the future.

Students at Evergreen Academy Schools Plant Gardens for Earth Day

Students celebrated Earth Day by planting a variety of flowers and herbs in their schoolyards

Kirkland To Break Ground On New Parks Facility

The city is renovating a former Office Max to serve parts of Kirkland annexed in 2011.

LWSD Will Offer Summer Athletic Programs

For the first time, LWSD will have a summer sports season - just like fall, winter, and spring season during the school year.

Over 100 Volunteered For Edith Moulton Park Cleanup

During the Earth Day event, volunteers removed invasive species and made new plantings.

Kirkland Permanent Shelter Groundbreaking This Week

The new 24-7 permanent shelter along Northeast 80th Street will serve families with children and single women experiencing homelessness.

Kirkland Shoreline Plan Up For Public Comment

The city's shoreline master plan guides land use choices along Lake Washington.

Kirkland To Celebrate 'Earth Month'

Events throughout April offer chances to help the local environment.

Gnome Home Built By Kirkland Parks Staff At Juanita Beach

Kirkland arborist Doug Hunter noticed the tree was hollow - the perfect spot for gnomes, fairies, and other magic.

These 15 Buildings In Kirkland Could Collapse In An Earthquake

The state has created a database of buildings at risk of collapsing in a quake. See which ones are in your city.

Community Van Now Available In North Kirkland

King County Metro is running the two-year van rideshare program.

'Oyster Slurp' Contests In March At Anthony's Restaurants

Local Anthony's seafood restaurants is celebrating Pacific Northwest oysters in March.

Apply To Serve On Houghton Community Council

The opening comes as Kelli Curtis replaces Amy Walen on City Council.

King County Effort To Plant 1 Million Trees Moving Quickly

The county marked planing over 700,000 trees at a ceremony in Kirkland Tuesday.

Kirkland Residents Can Put Out Extra Garbage, Recycling For Free

Waste Management will try to catch up on waste collection this week after multiple snowstorms.

PSE Outages Down To 54,000;

Hundreds of scattered outages were affecting Puget Sound Energy customers between Woodinville and Renton Tuesday morning.

Kirkland's Friends Of Youth Gets New CEO

Paul Lwali joins Friends of Youth from the YMCA of Greater Seattle.

Kirkland's Friends Of Youth Luncheon Set For March

The luncheon is the nonprofit's largest fundraiser, and goes to help kids in need around Puget Sound.

Open House In Kirkland For 124th Ave Project

A rebuilt 124th Avenue NE will include options for pedestrians, bicyclists, and drivers.

Oh What Fun, It Is To Ride...In Bridle Trails!

Annual Caroling on Horseback Brings Smiles to Neigh...bors

Safekeepers - Volunteers Transform Lives

Save a Forgotten Equine rescues horses from neglect and abuse

Symetra Classroom Hero; Annual Holiday Bazaar; More Local News

Some of the best and most useful content comes from the Patch community. Here's a roundup of stories from this week.

Upcoming Volunteer Events In Kirkland: Dec. 1 - Jan. 21

Lend some help to events like Winterfest and rehabilitating Kirkland parks.

2 Meetings Will Confront Off Leash Dogs, Bike Share In Kirkland

Kirkland officials will hold two meetings on the same night about these two issues.

Latest Liquor, Marijuana License Applications In King County

See new businesses coming to your city. Here are liquor and cannabis license applications made in November 2018.

Stryrofest Shredding Event Coming To Kirkland

Get all your papers and styrofoam shredded at this upcoming event.

Celebration For Green Kirkland Day Volunteers

The main event happens Nov. 17 at Everest Park.

Lake Washington Saddle Club Celebrates Community

End of Year Awards Banquet