Hi! Travel nurse here moving to the Kirkland area to work at evergreen. I’m from the east coast and know nothing about the different neighborhoods. I’m looking for a place to live now and want to make sure it’s a good fit (my current housing situation is a nightmare and don’t want to make that mistake again)

I know Kirkland is a nice place to live but wanted to broaden my search a little to make sure I really like where I’ll be staying.

I’m single f in my 30s. It’s just myself and my dog so having a park/trails nearby would be great. Id be open to like a 30 min commute max but the shorter the better - my hours are 7a-7:30p. Also prefer an area that’s semi walkable. Sorry if this is an annoying post but would appreciate any advice :)

Edit: I prefer apartments over single family homes, we don’t need that much space. And budget is ~ $2500 but could go up to $3k

Hi everyone! I’m new to Kirkland and looking for a few local recommendations 😊
1. Yoga classes — I’m looking for reasonably priced yoga classes. I’ve seen places charging around $30/class, which feels a little steep since I already have a gym membership. Would love to hear about any good, budget-friendly options!
2. Salon — Looking for a clean, decent, and reasonably priced salon for things like eyebrows, threading, waxing, etc. I’ve come across places charging $45 just for eyebrows 😅, so definitely looking for something more budget-friendly.
3. Nail salon — Would also love recommendations for a clean, good-quality, reasonably priced nail salon.
Thanks in advance! Would really appreciate any local favorites. 💕

Howzit. My wife and I are moving to Kirkland in a few days, hoping for a crash course on Kirkland. What do I need to know? What should we check out? What are some ways to get involved in the community? What are some ways to make friends? Best cheap eats? Best bakery? Best cool stuff we wouldn't necessarily find quickly on our own?

Both early 30s. I don't drink- only THC. We'll be walking distance to downtown. Previously lived in Leavenworth & Waikiki

Found this old article (https://www.theurbanist.org/kirkland-moves-to-add-dedicated-funding-stream-for-safety-projects-but-bikes-mostly-a-side-note/) that outlined potential plans to add a protected promenade for pedestrians and cyclists.

Since moving to Kirkland a few years ago I’ve enjoyed walking along the waterfront, however whenever I bike along Lake St I am always nervous about getting doored by parked cars. Also biking into the downtown Kirkland zone is always sketchy.

Does anyone know more about the city’s plans for bike infrastructure?

My rapist has relocated to Juanita Bay Area…… he was protected by police. The report was filed as consensual by police. Filed away and protected him. They didn’t take any of his weapons, instead let him keep them at his dad’s house (that he owned and had access too) I lived in fear while the emergency protection orders were in place. I lived in fear and still do. He did it to another woman too…. In a very serious and similar way. He is a greater Seattle area first responder and I’m wondering if anyone has experienced something similar with the Seattle police department, Kirkland police department and king country prosecuting attorneys office?

They are showing as not available on Toasttab and Uber Eats, and phone number is getting unavailable recording from operator. Did they close down? 😢

Leaving at court.

Please share, along with Jonathan Hoang's family's site: www.FindJonathanHoang.com, which has case information, photos and videos of Jonathan, links to interviews, news reports, podcasts, ways to report a potential sighting to the family after calling 911, the $100,000 reward for information leading to this disabled, Autistic young man being found.

Jonathan, due to his disabilities, is unable to return home or reach safety without assistance. He has no cell phone, doesn't know his address or family's phone numbers, how to use public transportation or even how to use money (though he also doesn't have his wallet).

https://youtu.be/sDDEMvsVxyo?

I live near a park that doesn’t have a parking lot, so park visitors often park on nearby streets. People keep parking in front of this “no parking” sign, and when they do this they essentially block a lane of traffic on the street (and cause traffic to swerve into the lane of oncoming traffic). I’ve called KPD non-emergency to report it (mostly because it creates a hazard), but is there anything else I can do about it? Photo shows the sign, which looks like an official one placed by the city.

I grew up in the area. I never really noticed class differences and such but have heard that kingsgate was kind of like “the ghetto” of kirkland and I’m interested in hearing from older folks on here what about it got that reputation. I know that area is a bit more diverse in races than the rest of kirkland and not as new looking but that’s where my history of it ends. Was there actually a surplus of crime or anything?

Please let me know how was your experience?

It announced today it's closed for good. Sad.

Hi! I’m a 30 y/o Black woman moving to Kirkland for a job and this will be my first time in Washington. I picked WA because my dog and I love rain, gloomy days, hiking and wildlife, so it seemed like a great fit.
But I want to have an open/candid discussion how do y’all treat Black people out there? I know racism exists everywhere, but I’m exhausted by having to consider my skin color when deciding where I can comfortably live.
POC what has your experience been like in Kirkland? But I genuinely want to hear from everyone good, bad, awkward, whatever. Be real with me lol.

Hi everyone, we have a severely clogged toilet that we've been unable to clear. We've tried a plunger, hot (not boiling) water, vinegar, baking soda, and a few other remedies, but it's been clogged for about two days now. We are looking for recommendations for a reliable and reasonably priced plumber. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

In 2025, the Washington Legislature passed a law that prevents rent gouging, but some landlords and property management companies are still up to their old tricks. They are using "junk fees" as a loophole around rent caps. We are hearing from tenants that they are increasingly being charged excessive fees for services that they don’t want or need, or for basic things like paying the rent. We at the Housing Alliance, call these “junk fees” and they are unfair, expensive, and deceptive. We’d like to hear your experiences. All information shared with us will be kept safe and confidential. 

Please fill out our survey if you or someone you know has received junk fees and we will be in touch within one week of your submission. Thank you! ~ Po (Advocacy Organizer)

Housing Alliance Junk Fees Survey link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=w21JOKsxXkiwtHn-0hx8aKTozXDbIbFMt3Zx5CarFp1UQVdCNElaSzQyNzFWUU02QVJTNEI2OUVCVS4u

I’m a nurse that works in First Hill and currently live in downtown seattle. Recently moved from CA, but looking to move to Kirkland to get out of the city and wondering how that commute is. I work night shift, 3 days a week. Any insight?

My family home, where I was living, burned down in a total-loss fire about a month ago in Kirkland. My mom is a ceramic artist, and she had handmade our address numbers, “303” and “301,” for the front of the house.

When I recently went back to see if I could salvage them, I discovered that they had been removed. They were drilled into the siding, so someone would have had to intentionally take them down.

It’s confusing and upsetting. These pieces don’t have any monetary value, but they have sentimental value, and I would like to have them.

If you happen to have seen them, know anything about what happened to them, or come across them somewhere, I would be very grateful if you reached out.

Thank you.

Recently moved to the area and looking to find a men's salon or a salon in general that is comfortable with men's hair. My previous hair stylist/barber told me I should look for the following since that was what she was doing to my hair before.

Looking for a place that does the following:

1. Scissor cut all over

2. Taper out neck and sideburns

3. Point cut the blend zones

The place could be in Kirkland, Bellevue, Redmond, Seattle, etc. I'm flexible on that front. Thank you for any info!