This Week in Kirkland

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In today's episode of This Week in Kirkland, we ruminate on three very important things: our highest performing podcast episode to date, the ability to engage with Council more casually at Conversations with Council, and the connection and civic engagement of the Kirkland Initiative. Plus, we talk upcoming Kirkland happenings, traffic alerts and closures, trees, and more! 

Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261015

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This week, we power up for Fire Prevention Week with Kirkland Communications Program Coordinator and PIO Angela Brown and Deputy Chief Gary Smith of the Kirkland Fire Department. Plus, we discuss Halloween happenings, how to get free trees, a special journey going on now in our lakes and streams, and more.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261008

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Joining us this week are Charlie Shannon and Gianna Stagnaro, two return guests from the City's Department of FUN, AKA Parks and Community Services, to talk upcoming events, youth sports, the rec guide, and more. Plus, we talk Kirkland happenings, closures, public safety, surveys, maps, and Council updates.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261001

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We're entering the roundabout of ruminations in today's episode of This Week in Kirkland. Ruminations include: Civic celebrations, three years of podcasting fun, fashionable festivities, and a weekend of fringy entertainment. Plus, we talk upcoming Kirkland events, Council engagement opportunities, beach reopenings, and more! 

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260924

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In this week's episode we're joined by Kirkland Arts Center Executive Director David Lynx and City of Kirkland Special Projects Coordinator Christian Lash to talk all about how Kirkland will transform for the upcoming Umbrella Fringe Festival. Plus, we talk upcoming events for kids, seniors, and the entire family, Kirkland's updated crime numbers (which have greatly improved), City opportunities, a survey, and more! 

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260917

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This week we're joined by Senior Community Engagement Coordinator Daniel Lazo and City Hall for All volunteer Avi Gupta to talk about the upcoming celebration and how the new addition of a Children's Business Fair came to be. Plus, we talk closures, volunteer opportunities and highlights, and share Kirkland activities the whole family can enjoy. 

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260910

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With no guests this week, we spend some time ruminating on Kirkland's famous (and infamous) wildlife and extra fun upcoming events that may or may not involve some form of dunk tank. Plus, we talk recent (cat) burglar escapades, surveys, webinars, volunteer opportunities, and e-bike safety. This is a fun one!

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260903

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Kirkland Neighborhood Resource Officer Tiffany Trombley joins us to talk about the Kirkland Police Department’s Cadet Program, the upcoming Cadet Car Show, and guest-favorite British Bake-Off. Plus, we chat fun ideas for the upcoming Fall season, back-to-school safety, beach and road closures, upcoming events, and how you can lend your voice to inform the Kirkland City Council. 

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260827

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In this no-guest episode of This Week in Kirkland, we talk about how Kirkland's Fire Department supports Fire teams all over Washington during wildfire season. Plus, we chat fun upcoming events, a recent site selector visit, beach and road closures, heat pumps, and more.

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260820

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We're joined by Jazmine Quintero and Charlie Shannon from Kirkland's Parks and Community Services team (a.k.a. the Department of Fun) to talk about a slew of upcoming City events and get a behind-the-scenes look into how the Parks team makes the magic happen. Plus, we talk road closures, KPD’s community classes, e-riding safety, how to win a $3K gift card, volunteer opportunities, and more! 

Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260813