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Safer Streets Start with Attentive Drivers

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. When you’re behind the wheel, your only job is to drive. Distracted driving is any activity that takes your attention away from the task of…

April 12, 2026
Apply to Serve on a Board or Commission by April 29

Civil Service Commission Cultural Arts Commission Design Review Board Park Board (Adult and Youth seats) Planning Commission Salary Commission Tourism Development Committee Transportation Commission (Adult and Youth seats) Do you…

April 12, 2026
Get Questions Answered and Lend Your Voice

Check out Ask Kirkland — the City ’ s website chatbot. Click on “Let’s Chat” in the lower righthand corner. You can also text Ask Kirkland to ask questions via…

April 12, 2026
City Council Meeting Recap

The Kirkland City Council met on April 7, 2026. Here’s a brief overview of some of the items from the meeting. During theBusiness Agenda, Council: Received a briefing on a…

April 12, 2026
Don’t Miss the Scoop on Free Ice Cream

We sit down with Molly Moon Neitzel ahead of her ice cream shop ’ s opening in downtown Kirkland. Plus, we discuss tips for safer driving, removing trees on your…

April 12, 2026