City: Businesses in downtown, other commercial areas encouraged to remain closed through June 2
Update: Phase 1 businesses are now encouraged to reopen but remain vigilant.
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Update: Kirkland officials strongly encouraging residents to stay out of downtown area, waterfront parks after 1 p.m.
The recommendations are in response to a potential protest in Downtown Kirkland at 2 p.m.
Businesses asked to close by 1 p.m., visitors to avoid commercial shopping areas
The City of Kirkland states it has received reports of being a possible target for looting
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Update: Kirkland officials strongly encouraging residents to stay out of downtown area, waterfront parks after 1 p.m.
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Businesses asked to close by 1 p.m., visitors to avoid commercial shopping areas
City: Businesses in downtown, other commercial areas encouraged to remain closed through June 2
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