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On March 8, Kenmore City Council will proclaim March 2021 as “Women's History Month” in the City of Kenmore. Women's History Month recognizes that women of every race, class, and ethnic background have made historic contributions to the growth and strength of our City, State, and Nation in countless recorded and unrecorded ways. Despite these contributions, the role of American women in history has been consistently overlooked and undervalued. The City makes this proclamation to celebrate all women and as an affirmation of the City’s commitment to honor the contributions of all women in the past, and to support the women who contribute to our future.
How can you celebrate and participate in Women's History this month:
Did you know?
The first women were elected to the Washington State Legislature in 1912 (Frances C. Axtell of Bellingham, and Nena J. Croake of Tacoma).
 Walkways & Waterways is a voter-approved bond measure that passed in 2016 and encompasses five projects aimed to provide safe routes for pedestrians and cyclists and connect residents with the City’s public open space and waterfront.
Construction for the Juanita Dr NE Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project is making progress! Storm drainage is currently being installed along the project corridor. Over the next month, crews will begin working on a retaining wall between 153rd Pl and 155th Pl. Juanita Drive NE will be reduced to one lane between NE 153rd Place and NE 155th Street.
Motorists should expect up to 30 minutes of delay on Juanita starting in mid-March through April 2021 and should use alternate routes when possible. Please obey the 25 MPH speed limit when driving through the work zone. Cyclists are reminded to not deviate from regular roadway traffic to avoid traffic queues or temporary detours.
The 68th Ave Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project is scheduled to begin on March 22, 2021 and finish in the fall of 2022. This project will create 1.5 miles of sidewalk and bike lanes and provide a new underground storm water quality and detention system, LED street lighting, new signage, landscaping upgrades, fresh asphalt overlay and more. Construction will require large segments of the corridor to be closed to traffic for 4-8 months at a time, with traffic rerouted (local traffic will still be allowed). To view the segment map, visit kenmoreconstruction.com.
This project will create major traffic disruptions including delays, segment closures for up to 8 months, and re-routes. Expect long delays and inconvenience. Please use alternate routes when possible. Upon completion, the entire Juanita/Bridge/68th/202nd/61st corridor will be much improved for all modes of use, so thank you for your patience and forbearance!
 
Inclement weather hindered the arrival of drilling crews coming over the mountain passes. It’s unclear what impact this will have on the overall schedule.
Looking forward:
- Crews are preparing for shaft drilling by tying the rebar
- Girders are scheduled for construction in March and April
For safety of workers and other travelers, please remember to slow down in the work zones and observe the 25 mph speed limit.
The King County Library System (KCLS) received a federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act grant from the Washington State Library (WSL) to expand digital inclusion in King County. KCLS used the funding to help install external Wi-Fi Access Points (AP) at 44 library locations, including Kenmore. These antennas boost the Wi-Fi signal outside of the library for contactless internet access during Covid library closures, and will remain in service after reopening to increase Kenmore community access to online and library resources.
Show us your vest! The City of Kenmore recently handed out over 400 high visibility safety vests as part of the Target Zero initiative. Did you get a high visibility safety vest? We want to see your vests being used on the streets of Kenmore! Snap a photo and post to social media with the hashtag #targetzero, or email a photo to communications@kenmorewa.gov and show us your best in your new high-vis vest!
Vaccination information:
Information for Businesses:
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Working Washington Small Business Grants: Round 4
Gov. Jay Inslee and the state legislature have approved a new round of small business grants. The $240 million program will focus on small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The application portal through the WA Department of Commerce website is expected to go live in late March. Find information on the Working Washington grants and other resources from the State here.
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The U.S. Small Business Administration has some key changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). If you are a small business owner with fewer than 20 employees, or are self-employed; there is new information for you. Join a series of webinars hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration to learn about this opportunity available until March 9, 2021.
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The Safe Start for Taverns and Restaurants (SSTAR) program continues its mobile outreach to provide free supplies for food establishments including facemasks, gloves, thermometer, hand sanitizer, disinfecting solutions, posters and educational materials. Find out more.
Free masks are being given away every day during regular business hours at The Hangar.
Find out more about all upcoming events here.
Si gusta communicarse con la ciudad de Kenmore o revisar un documento en otro idioma, envie su solicitud con su información de conctacto a cityhall@kenmorewa.gov o llame al 425-398-8900.
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