Kirkland borders greenbelts and Lake Washington, drawing coyotes, deer, and raccoons. RCW 77.15.790 makes negligent feeding of bears, cougars, or wolves a gross misdemeanor statewide.
Kirkland sits between Lake Washington and the Cross Kirkland Corridor greenbelt, with coyote, raccoon, opossum, beaver, and occasional black bear and cougar reports, particularly near Bridle Trails State Park and Finn Hill. Under Washington RCW 77.15.790 and WAC 220-440-200, it is a gross misdemeanor to negligently feed or attract large carnivores such as bears, cougars, and wolves, including leaving pet food or unsecured garbage outside in areas where these species are known to forage. Kirkland does not have a standalone municipal ordinance explicitly banning deer or waterfowl feeding, but creation of an attractant nuisance (garbage, compost, or intentional feeding that draws nuisance wildlife) can be abated under KMC 1.12 code enforcement. Bird feeders are allowed but should be kept clean, placed away from cover, and taken down in spring in bear-active neighborhoods. Contact Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife at (360) 902-2936 to report aggressive wildlife.
Negligent feeding of bears, cougars, or wolves is a gross misdemeanor under RCW 77.15.790 with up to 364 days jail and 5,000 dollar fines. Attractant nuisance complaints are civil under KMC 1.12.
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EV charging in Kirkland follows the Washington State Energy Code, which requires EV-ready capacity in new multifamily and commercial parking and protects pub...
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