Meet Liberty Lake's first-ever Public Works director, Ben Turner. In this Q&A, Ben offers some details about work-related topics such as the city's new frost cameras and the 2024 Appleway upgrade project, as well as some things about his previous career in the Navy, his current-day hobby with Legos, and even an insight about something you've probably wondered regarding his hometown of The Dalles, Oregon.

For our 50th episode, we present a special appreciation of the life and contributions of longtime community news reporter Craig Howard, as told through the remembrances of "Liberty Lake Splash" owner Ben Wick.

We wrap of our preview of the new and expanded programs and services coming to Liberty Lake during 2025 with Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens talking about some of the activities that are planned for this year, including a couple of changes with reservations for city park facilities. Then, Lisa Key of the newly named Community Development department offers details about the city's new comprehensive plan, the upcoming process to change the city's sign code, and a few specifics on local development projects. PLUS: Some initial details about the new restaurant that will be coming to the Trailhead Golf Course facility this year!

Chief Damon Simmons of the Liberty Lake Police Department brings you this preview on what you'll be seeing from local law enforcement during the year. Get the details about the expansion in the department's officers, the addition of a crime analyst, the LLPD's upcoming accreditation process (and why that matters for local residents) ... and the upcoming arrival of a K-9 police dog. Plus, Chief Simmons provides some useful tips that residents can do to help prevent home and property crimes.

Here's the start of your overview of some of the new and expanded projects and services that are coming to Liberty Lake's residents during 2025, courtesy of the city's new budget. In this installment, hear about some new (and first-ever) apps that are being made available from the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, then find out about some of the street and city facility improvements that are on the year's checklist from the Public Works department. Your guides on all that a\re library director Jandy Humble and Public Works director Ben Turner.

You see them during the opening ceremonies of the Winter Glow Spectacular light display at Orchard Park each year, and now SANTA CLAUS and MRS. CLAUS have come to the podcast! Listen in as Santa and Mrs. Claus talk about their experiences from their years of appearing at Winter Glow and what they think about the big display there. You'll also hear from John and Sherry Bujosa, who escort the famous couple to the Winter Glow opening ceremonies each time. This is definitely an installment of our podcast that will interest kids of ALL AGES!

Deputy Chief Brett Anderson of the Spokane Valley Fire Department returns to wrap up our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" series with fire prevention information about your Christmas tree, lights, and outdoor decorations. Plus, he's also packed his bag with some useful tips for those of you who'll be traveling the winter roads this season. We also tie in some references to "A Christmas Story" and "Christmas Vacation"!

In the 2nd part of our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" shows, meet Streets Crew lead Stephen Reichert as he takes the driver's seat and delves into all the details about Liberty Lake's snowplowing operations. Learn about the rigs, the resources, the routines -- and some expert tips you can use about driving on wintry roads.

It's part one of our "Trilogy of Winter Safety" shows! Brett Anderson, the deputy chief of prevention with the Spokane Valley Department, has prepared a feast of highly useful information that can help you have a fire-free and injury-free meal gathering at your home during this winter. You'll learn about some things to avoid in the kitchen, as well as some tips regarding your fireplace, your entryway, and even the front side of your home. And, ahead of the main course, you'll find out some general things you may not have known about your local fire department.

Beyond the used book sales and the Summer Soiree, what does the Friends of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library do ... and how exactly does that organization's work enhance the offerings at the city's library? Learn all that and more about this group as Sue Hamblet and Marsha Binder return to the microphone to share "All About the Friends of the Library."