Public Works Natural Resources Manager Gary Stoyka and Outreach Specialist Becky Snijder van Wissenkerke join the podcast to discuss the WRIA1 water adjudication process and the tools that Public Works has set up to help the water users involved. (Read the episode transcript) 

Roland and Mandy speak with the Whatcom Chief's Senior Master, Gary Poole, and Public Works Safety & Training Coordinator, Gabel Bredy, about the safety and training measures for the crew of the Whatcom Chief. Listen to learn more about their recent state-wide safety award!

Roland & Mandy interview Whatcom County Public Works Director Elizabeth Kosa. Elizabeth shares an overview of our 2024 accomplishments and some big projects Whatcom County can expect in 2025. (Read the episode transcript)  

Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen join the podcast to discuss our winter road maintenance work and set expectations for the coming season. 

Whatcom County Councilmembers Barry Buchanan, Jon Scanlon, and Mark Stremler join the podcast to discuss public works issues, both present and future. 

The new deputy director of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM), Matt Klein, joins the podcast to discuss division responsibilities. Learn more about how our two entities work together, as well as DEM's role in emergent and non-emergent times.  (Read the episode transcript)

Public Works' new assistant director, Laura Froluch, joins Roland & Mandy to discuss her background, her goals for the position, and the department budget.  (Read the episode transcript)

Public Works Maintenance & Operations Assistant Superintendents Gina Miller and Michael Koenen will join the podcast to discuss road maintenance activities drivers experience each summer. 

Whatcom County Public Works Engineering Manager Josh Cihak joins Roland and Mandy to share more about these often misunderstood traffic features. Did you know there's even a rock song written about them?

Whatcom County Engineer Doug Ranney joins podcast hosts Roland and Mandy to talk about the role and work of the Whatcom County Public Works engineering team.