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In an effort to bring you the most up-to-date news, here is a short format newsletter highlighting the City of Kenmore’s top four news items of the week. 
*"Read the Top Four and enjoy your weekend in Kenmore!"*

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1 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/261467 ]

*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 [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/261467 ]. 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.



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2 [ https://speakupkenmore.com/ufmp ]

*Urban Forestry Management Plan: Tell Us More About Trees!*
The City of Kenmore is developing its first Urban Forest Management Plan to guide the long-term stewardship of its urban forests.This strategic plan will identify goals and priorities for tree planting, canopy cover, and best practices for tree planting and maintenance.

*Join us at a family-friendly open house workshop from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26 at Kenmore City Hall:*
"• Learn about urban forests"
"• Share your ideas and priorities for Kenmore’s trees"

You can also learn more and participate by taking a brief survey at speakupkenmore.com/ufmp [ https://speakupkenmore.com/ufmp ]. 



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3 [ https://www.uwb.edu/ias/news/2024/12/06/art-politics-of-walking-class-partners-with-city-of-kenmore-to-create-geocaching-project ]

*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 [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ] and hear from Professor Jason Lambacher and local geocaching expert Jeff Weaver.
* Read more about the project here [ https://www.uwb.edu/ias/news/2024/12/06/art-politics-of-walking-class-partners-with-city-of-kenmore-to-create-geocaching-project ] or in the latest Kenmore Quarterly Newsletter [ https://www.calameo.com/kenmorewa/read/006277369620b0740528c ].


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4 [ https://bothellkenmorechamber.org/event/chamber-general-meeting-state-of-the-city-kenmore/ ]

*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 [ https://bothellkenmorechamber.org/event/chamber-general-meeting-state-of-the-city-kenmore/ ] 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. [ https://bothellkenmorechamber.org/event/chamber-general-meeting-state-of-the-city-kenmore/ ]



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"*Upcoming opportunities to engage:*"


* March 26 – Urban Forestry Community Open House [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2711/102?curm=3&cury=2025 ]
* March 28 – Kenmore State of the City Address [ https://bothellkenmorechamber.org/event/chamber-general-meeting-state-of-the-city-kenmore/ ]
* April 10 – Solarize Kenmore Workshop [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2717/102?curm=4&cury=2025 ]

"*What's next on the agenda?*""*
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* The next City Council meeting is on Monday, March 24. [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2746/102?curm=3&cury=2025 ] *View the agenda. [ https://kenmore.civicweb.net/document/261460/ ]*" To speak virtually at a City Council meeting, please sign up ahead of time using this form [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council/virtual-public-comment ]. 

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* The next Coffee with Council [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2594/102?curm=4&cury=2025 ] is on Monday, April 7 at 7:30 a.m.


* Find more meetings and events on the City's calendar [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/calendar ].

"*Listen now! Latest Let's Talk podcast episode:*"


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Geocaching Adventure at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis (Tl’ awh-ah-dees) Park [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast ]

*More Kenmore News* [ https://www.kenmorewa.gov/our-city/city-news ]


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