Kirkland News Crew

10/13/2025

10/11/2025

Today, on World Mental Health Day, we're proud to highlight our continued commitment to community wellness by welcoming Mary O’Brien to the Redmond Police Department!

Mary is a Licensed Mental Health Professional with a rich background in education and social work, and over a decade of experience supporting individuals facing behavioral health challenges. She comes to Redmond from the Mount Vernon Police Department, where she spent nearly four years working alongside law enforcement and EMS to provide crisis intervention, care coordination, and support for high-acuity individuals.

In her new full-time role with RPD, Mary will co-respond with officers on calls that may benefit from:

✅ Behavioral health assessments
✅ De-escalation strategies
✅ Social service referrals
✅ Crisis support & care navigation

Please join us in giving Mary a warm welcome as she helps us strengthen our response to behavioral health needs and build a safer, more compassionate community. 💙

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, help is always available. Call or text the Crisis Line at 988 - 24/7, free and confidential.

10/10/2025

10/10/2025

Ready to make your neighborhood safer? Join us for the Neighborhood Safety Program Kick-Off on October 28, 7–8 p.m. at City Hall. Learn how neighborhood associations can lead local safety projects and how you can be the Neighborhood Project Coordinator for your area.

Get details at kirklandwa.gov/nsp

10/10/2025

🏫 New school zone signs are coming to Kirkland!

Driven by community feedback, new signs will alert drivers to school zones when entering from major side streets. Remember that 20 MPH school speed limits apply in school zones near start and dismissal times. Slow down, pay attention, and drive with care.

These new signs came from direct community feedback and are part of the City Council’s commitment to improving school safety zones. Thank you for sharing your input with the City!

For additional details about school zones, and how to submit specific requests, visit: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Public-Works-Department/Transportation/Data-and-Resources-Transportation-Division/School-Zones

10/09/2025

Kirkland- Eastside Electric Tattoo Shop- Called police to report male transient Ma********ng under a blanket in front of store. The subject moved down to Quality Inn. KPD is with the subject now.

10/09/2025

Bluebridge Funds Used to Aid Woman in Crisis

On October 3, 2025, Redmond officers were dispatched to check the welfare of a woman in a vehicle parked along Avondale Road.

When officers arrived, they found a woman who had been living in the vehicle with her boyfriend. She had visible bruises, which she said were from a recent assault, and shared that she hadn’t eaten in 24 hours.

Thanks to our BlueBridge debit card, funded by grants and local donations, officers were able to purchase food for her immediately. She was then taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and care.

This is just one example of how the BlueBridge Alliance Program empowers Redmond officers to address urgent needs in the moment, whether it’s food, shelter, clothing, or transportation. These small acts of support build trust and deepen the connection between law enforcement and the community we serve.

🔗 Support this vital program and help us continue making a difference:
https://bluebridgealliance.org/redmondwapd/

10/08/2025

10/08/2025

Feel free to check out this band that will be playing a gig at the Kirkland Performance centre on 30th of October. We are an Irish folk group called Onoir.(Irish for honour, pronounced on-oar). Link is included for additional info!

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10/08/2025

Kirkland- 10-7-25 @ 3:43pm KPD responded to a bank robbery on 100th AVE NE @ US Bank. Suspect is an identified as a Male, 30’s, Asian. He was last seen driving NB on 100th AVE. He was wearing a hat, glasses, black and grey fleece jacket. Car is a Blue Tesla with heavily tinted windows. RPD was assisting with the search of the car.

***I am about a day behind but almost caught up. Hoping to update this post later today. ***

10/08/2025

I love this idea.

🌙🐾💛 INTRODUCING ROVERNIGHTS 💛🐾🌙

Wandering Rover participants now have the option to keep their shelter dog overnight!

We are so excited to expand this program and give our dogs even more time out of the shelter. Here's what you need to know:
- Same rules apply, but once in a secure indoor area at home you can remove the leashes.
- Please no animal introductions.
- We do not have staff at the shelter after 6pm, any veterinary emergencies will need to be handled with a local vet clinic and you may be responsible for any costs.
- If you decide you’d like to keep your dog for a Rovernight, you'll need to call/email us by 4pm.
- Dogs can be returned the following day between 2-5pm.

Our website has the complete list of guidelines and rules for Wandering Rover and Rovernights, so please read thoroughly and we'll see you soon for a Wandering Rover adventure! https://www.everettwa.gov/3212/Wandering-Rover

Pictured are Tyee (left) and Koya (right), both enjoying their Wandering Rover outings!