 
The Kenmore Farmers Market kicks off on June 5 and runs every Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. through August next to Town Square. Visit the new Market Vendor webpage to see a schedule of vendors for each market.
The Kenmore Farmers Market supports all income level shoppers. Shop with Food Access Programs - ETB/SNAP, SNAP Market Match, WIC & Senior FMNP at the market this year! Check out the program details on our webpage or stop in the information booth on market day to learn more.
A big market thanks to this year's presenting sponsor:
Thank you to these additional 2024 Farmers Market sponsors:
An update on hot topics from Rob Karlinsey, City Manager
A few weeks ago, we sent out a “Hot Topics Coming Your Way” article and asked you to “hop in and buckle up.” There is a new, third update on this list of hot topics. Under the direction of the City Council, we are moving forward. Click the blue button below to learn more and read updates on each of these topics.
1. Affordable Housing
2. Imagine Housing/Habitat for Humanity affordable housing proposal on 181st Street
3. Human Services Needs Assessment
4. “The Docket”: State-mandated middle housing regulations, amendments to several elements of the comprehensive plan, cottage housing regulations, more tree protection regulations, and more.
5. Love Where You Live Community Engagement Project
6. Lakepointe
7. Downtown
8. Financial Sustainability Plan
9. 2025-2026 Two-Year Budget
10. Capital Projects
11. Public Works Operations Center
12. Climate Action Plan
13. DEIA Strategic Plan and Five-Year Roadmap
The Northshore Parks and Recreation Service Area (NPRSA) is studying potential options for a new community center in northern King County. The NPRSA wants to creatively plan for a space that focuses on our local youth and that is inclusive of broader community needs. Before they can envision a new center or facility, they need to better understand community needs and desires, what programming it could include, what facilities it might have, and where it might be. Visit nprsawa.org to learn more about their plans, take their survey, and sign up for the email list.
Over the past weeks, the City Council has been discussing Kenmore's financial future and potential ballot measure options for 2024. After reviewing options, the City Council voted 5-2 to not move forward with exploring a ballot measure in 2024.
This decision follows recommendations that were recently presented to the City Council by the the community led Financial Sustainability Task Force. The Task Force was convened earlier this year to update the Financial Sustainability Plan and plan for an upcoming structural deficit in Kenmore's operating budget due to to the State's 1% limitation on property tax growth, larger than anticipated increases in public safety costs, and other factors. The City Council may still consider future ballot measures beyond 2024 to address the projected structural deficit.
The Kenmore City Council proclaimed June as Pride Month in Kenmore! Join us on Saturday, June 1 at 9 a.m. to kick off the celebrations at the Pride Flag Raising Ceremony at City Hall. The event will include a reading of the City Council's Pride Month Proclamation and community members are invited to help raise the flag. The flag raising will also be broadcast live on Facebook that morning.
Calling Kenmore artists and designers! Here’s your chance design the logo for Kenmore’s first-ever Oktoberfest event coming this September. We are hosting a logo contest to curate a unique and community-oriented logo that celebrates Kenmore and brings excitement to this new event. Design submissions are open to all ages and abilities - be creative and have fun! Logo designs must be submitted by June 14.
Starting in August, low-income Washingtonians can get behind the wheel of an electric vehicle for potentially as little as $56 per month. Gov. Jay Inslee and state Department of Commerce Director Mike Fong recently announced the nation-leading program that assists leases and purchases for thousands of low-income drivers to spur EV adoption. Washingtonians earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level ($45,180 for a single resident or $93,600 for a family of four) are eligible for huge discounts towards the purchase or lease of an EV. The program could bring down the cost of six popular EV models to less than $150 per month for qualified buyers.
Prepare high school students for success in college and beyond through this free, 2-week, 3-credit course at Cascadia College, August 19 through 29, 2024. This collaboration between Cascadia College and the City of Kenmore is intended to give students the tools and resources needed to thrive after high school.
Through engaging activities and discussions students will:
- Explore different academic and career paths
- Develop critical thinking, communication, and research skills
- Gain experience in collaborative work and active learning
- Create academic learning plans and practice learning strategies
Interested families can get a sneak peek at Cascadia Academy through an information session on Thursday, June 6 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. at Cascadia College Mobius Hall. Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to kickstart your student’s academic journey. Contact Dr. Chantal Carrancho, Dean for Student Learning at Cascadia College, ccarrancho@cascadia.edu, for more information.
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Kenmore Middle School Problem Solving Projects
Kenmore Police had the pleasure of attending the final presentations made by a class of students at Kenmore Middle School who had developed ideas for solutions to specific issues in the community. The groups presented to Chief Moen on their creative ideas for solving these problems. Some of the problems they were addressing were hypothetical, but were very similar to issues encountered by Officers in Kenmore. We look forward to working with KMS staff and administration on future problem-solving projects during the next school year!
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Nurturing Trust Workshops
Kenmore Police hosted three weeks of classes as part of our inaugural Nurturing Trust workshops. The workshops were focused on several current topics facing parents today, including drugs, domestic violence, gangs, etc. With the assistance of a translator, participants engaged in lively conversations on the topic each night. Held in conjunction with the Northshore School District, the workshops were hosted by Kenmore Police in our hopes to further engage and educate the community. Chief Moen attended the final workshop and assisted in handing out certificates and answering questions.
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This summer, Northshore Utility District (NUD) is installing approximately 3,660 linear feet of water main in the vicinity of NE 185th Street and 66th Avenue NE. NUD will also provide pavement overlay for the project site and improvements to sidewalk curb ramps. The project is scheduled between now and September 2024, with the work hours of 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Impacted residents will be notified 24 hours prior to any water service disruption, and water service outage will be limited to 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Click here for a map of the impacted area.
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Save the date for our second annual Juneteenth Celebration event taking place Wednesday, June 19, from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the Kenmore Town Square. This event will be held in conjunction with the Kenmore Farmers Market. This community event includes interactive booths, performances, speakers, activities, crafts, educational materials, food, giveaways, and more! The City of Kenmore event staff is partnering with the DEIA Advisory Committee to host this important and significant event.
Visit the City calendar to see more events here.
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