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2026 McMaster Heritage Awards

Appreciating Community Contributors Since 2002, the Kenmore Heritage Society (KHS) has presented the annual McMaster Heritage Awards to honor individuals who have volunteered their time and creativity in a variety of Kenmore activities that support our citizens, improve our environment, and enhance our community’s ability to connect and thrive. The Kenmore Heritage Society…
PaulW
June 9, 2026
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City of Kenmore Podcast Wins Blue Pencil Award

Kenmore, WA – The City of Kenmore’s Let's Talk Kenmore podcast won second place in the 2026 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards from the National Association of Government Communicators. This annual international awards program recognizes excellent government communication products and those who produce them. The host, Amber Clifton, accepted the award on behalf…
PaulW
May 29, 2026
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Welcome to the Kenmore Heritage Society Board

We are thrilled to welcome Amber Clifton to our board. A long-time Kenmore resident, Amber brings extensive experience from her 20-year career in the public sector, including her current role as Engineering Administrative Specialist for the City of Kenmore and host of the "Let's Talk Kenmore" podcast. Her passion for…
PaulW
November 9, 2025
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Celebrating the Life of Jim Howard

Kenmore Heritage Society wishes to express our sadness at the passing of our colleague and Board Member, Jim Howard. Through his readiness to assist in any capacity with community projects, his talents in photography, and his botanical expertise, Jim demonstrated his passion for the betterment of the community, and gave…
PaulW
July 24, 2025
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Kenmore Heritage Society Honors Local Changemakers

On May 7, the Kenmore Heritage Society (KHS) proudly celebrated the 2025 McMaster Awards Ceremony, an evening dedicated to honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Kenmore community. The event was held at the Kenmore Aqua Club and recognized three exceptional recipients for their leadership, service, and vision.…
PaulW
May 21, 2025
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Kenmore City Council Honors Suzanne Greathouse

Kenmore City Council honored Suzanne Greathouse, past President of the Kenmore Heritage Society for her Service at the February 10 th Kenmore City Council meeting. She was presented with a clock that was inscribed “Thank you for all that you have done for the City of Kenmore. Your contributions and…
SuzanneG
February 27, 2025
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Ida Harrington (Stewart): 70+ Years in Kenmore

Log Cabin with Extension Ida's 1950's Kenmore Farm Ida Harrington (Stewart) has called Kenmore home for over 70 years. In 1960 she moved to Kenmore with her parents Bruce and Mary Jane, brothers Donald, Gordon (Corky), Paul and sister Donna Lee, and lived on a 3-acre farm near NE 204th Street…
SuzanneG
May 25, 2024
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Can You Say Syzygy?

On Monday, April 8, 2024, a Total Solar Eclipse will cross North America, passing from Mexico’s Pacific coast, then traversing a northeast path over the United States, and into Canada. A total solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, fully blocking the sun's light…
SuzanneG
March 24, 2024