The Kenmore Top 4: March 20, 2026

Spring Sign-Ups Are Underway for Youth Summer Camps
The City of Kenmore partners with a wide range of recreation agencies to provide an abundance of opportunities for youth over the summer. Camps include skateboarding, learn to row, paddling sports, multi sports, and more! Held at City parks the programs align with Kenmore’s commitment to promote healthy living for all. To learn more about recreation programs in Kenmore, visit Recreation in Kenmore.

Youth Mental Health Summit Led by Teens This Saturday
We are proud to support Washington's First Teen-Led Mental Health Summit. The event is Saturday, March 21 at the Aura Event Center in Renton. For the first time in Washington State, this student-led, action-driven summit brings youth and adults together to move beyond awareness and into real solutions for mental health in our schools and communities. The summit is organized and put on by a youth led non-profit organization dedicated to youth mental health. To learn more about the organization and register for the summit, visit nexusforschools.com/summit.

Spring Brings New Construction Project on 80th Avenue NE
Construction is scheduled to begin on the 80th Avenue NE Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Project in June 2026. The improvements will be along 80th Avenue NE between Bothell Way and NE 185th Street. As the project name suggests, the improvements include continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street, safer crossings for school children at existing school bus stops for pedestrian safety, added or improved bike lanes for bicycle safety, and traffic calming measures (chicanes) with reduced speed limit of 30mph.  A traffic detour around the work zone will be implemented during construction along NE 192nd Street and 73rd Ave NE, except for local residents and service providers. Utility relocation work (utility poles and gas relocation, water meter/service upgrades) will commence prior to construction in April/May 2026. To learn more about the project, visit 80th Avenue Sidewalk and Bike Lane Project. 

Spring Into a New Opportunity with the City of Kenmore
We’re hiring now for a range of intern and seasonal positions to help us prepare for and support the busy summer season. Current openings include part-time intern roles across several departments and programs, including Climate Action, Surface Water, Special Events, and Traffic Engineering. We’re also recruiting seasonal maintenance workers to support Public Works Operations during the summer months. We invite applicants to explore roles that support our residents, strengthen our services, and contribute to a well-run and responsive local government. To learn more about our current openings, visit kenmorewa.gov/jobs.