Sweet day for Kirkland as officials welcome new neighbors during annexation celebration

Kirkland Council members served up sweet strawberry shortcake to welcome the city's new neighbors during an annexation celebration on the north side of Juanita Beach Park Friday.

Kirkland Council members served up sweet strawberry shortcake to welcome the city’s new neighbors during an annexation celebration on the north side of Juanita Beach Park Friday.

The event included Kirkland Police vehicle displays and music from the Kamiakin Junior High band and local band, Back Burner.