The Kenmore Top 4: March 21, 2025

Kenmore Bids Farewell to City Manager Rob Karlinsey and Stephanie Lucash Steps into Interim City Manager Role
On Monday evening, the Kenmore community came together in a heartfelt celebration to give farewell wishes to Rob Karlinsey, the outgoing city manager who served in the role for 13 years. In recognition of his legacy and dedication, the City Council proclaimed March 17, 2025 as Rob Karlinsey Day. During his final city council meeting, Karlinsey honored Kenmore’s "super co-creators"—community members who have made significant contributions to the city, helping to create a community where all people love where they live.

Karlinsey’s official last day with the City is March 23. On March 24, Deputy City Manager Stephanie Lucash will step into the role of Interim City Manager. The City Council plans to conduct a competitive executive search for a permanent city manager over the coming months.

UW Bothell Students Create Geocaching Adventure at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl’ awh-ah-dees) Park
Last fall, students from University of Washington Bothell partnered with the City of Kenmore and a local geocaching expert to create a unique geocaching adventure at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl’ awh-ah-dees) Park. This project, part of The Art & Politics of Walking course, involved students designing an interactive experience to learn about the park through a series of clues accessed via the Adventure Lab app on a mobile device. Once downloaded, users can find the ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park adventure and several other geocaching adventures in Kenmore. To learn more and start your adventures:

• Download the free Adventure Lab app. 
• Listen to the new "Let's Talk Kenmore" podcast and hear from Professor Jason Lambacher and local geocaching expert Jeff Weaver.
• Read more about the project here or in the latest Kenmore Quarterly Newsletter.

Kenmore State of the City Address March 28
Join the City of Kenmore and the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce for the Kenmore State of the City Address on March 28 at the Lodge at St. Edward Park. Kenmore City Councilmembers, Mayor Nigel Herbig, and Interim City Manager Stephanie Lucash will be presenting a review of the last year, the current state of affairs, and a peek at exciting things ahead for Kenmore. Learn more here.