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This week Jim, Angela, and David invite you to pitch your business for the chance to win grant money. Plus, honoring former Councilmember Dave Asher. Celebrating Kirklander of the Year. A recap of the last City Council meeting. Take actions to reduce risk. Stay vigilant and protect your pets from wildlife. Warm your home, safely. Watch for and yield to pedestrians. Recycle Right and enter to win a free month of service. Special guest: Jon Hernandez, Lieutenant with Kirkland Fire Dept, shares stories from the frontlines of the LA wildfire deployment.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to reduce food waste. Plus, heads up that City Hall is closed Mon Jan 20. Upcoming at City Council. How to find your water servicer information. How to use winter salt the right way. Meet your wellness goals with local businesses on ShopLocalKirkland.com. Make a difference for youth and apply to lead a day camp. Make your home more energy efficient with a heat pump rebate. Mark your calendars for Lunar New Year. Special guest: Angela Brown, Communications Program Coordinator, shares 7 ways to connect with Kirkland’s Police & Fire.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to text the show! Plus, heads up on the NE 85th St closure THIS weekend. Learn CPR and First Aid at an upcoming class. Recap of the last City Council meeting. Learn about heat pump incentives at an upcoming event. Donate blood and enter to win $3,000. Volunteer on MLK, Jr. Day of Service. Compost your Christmas tree. Join an upcoming Aging in Place presentation, and a Lunar New Year event. Special guest: Heather Kelly, Emergency Manager, shares preparedness advice and stories from her vast experience in the field.

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15 big stories from 2024 in our This Year in Kirkland year-end reflection. Plus, what's coming up at Council, a full 85th St weekend closure, and reliving the 1995 Mariner's historic post-season run.

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7 Hacks to cut your holiday trash with guest, Gena; garbage pickup holiday schedule; free Metro rides on New Years; safe space heaters and lithium-ion batteries; winter travel tips so you can know before you go.  All that and more, This Week in Kirkland with Jim, Kate and David.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David share heads up on City Hall holiday hours. Plus, Council passes the '25-'26 budget. Shop Local for those last minute gifts. Practice holiday shopping safety, prevent fire hazards, and prep your pets for the holidays. Let Metro Flex take you places. Drop off storm debris for free. Special guest: Jeff Lockhart, Executive Director of Kirkland Performance Center, dives into the magic of the arts, what’s coming to the theater, and how KPC continues to connect and inspire our community while preserving the arts in Kirkland!

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This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to a podcast focus group. Plus, heads up on City Hall holiday closures. Recap of the last City Council meeting. Cook safely this season. Protect your pipes from freezing. Learn about AEDs in the parks. Have an eco-friendly holiday. Check out upcoming events. Special guest: Officer Paul Arnold, Neighborhood Resource Officer, invites you down to Coffee with a Cop, to a Gun Safety Class, and shares winning stories of football, team work, and community.   

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This week Jim, Christian, and David prep you for winter weather, holiday events, and the season of giving with winter readiness tips from our office of emergency management, WM service delays info, December events, Toys for Tots drop offs, volunteer opportunities, and a January blood drive at City Hall. Plus, protect your identity and digital life. Take a trip with the community van. Give feedback on this very podcast! Special guest: Cassie Joyner, Kirkland Downtown Association Board President, shares a special surprise at this year's Winterfest.     
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This week Jim and David are joined by Tiffany Trombley, Neighborhood Resource Officer, and Ryan Sheaffer, Fire Lt. and Inspector, to talk holiday safety tips, plus a game of Thanksgiving food "This or That?", and to share their favorite holiday traditions on- and off-duty. 

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This week Jim, Kate, and David share how to stay informed and safe this wind storm event. Plus, City Council recap. Upcoming winter events. City Hall Thanksgiving holiday closure. Honoring Native American Heritage Day. Recognizing Crash Responder Safety week. Donating to the Recreation Scholarship Fund. Special guest: Christian Switzer, Special Projects Coordinator, teaches us the big impact of Small Business Saturday.

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