This Week in Kirkland

Send us Fan Mail 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!  Sh...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 great...

Send us Fan Mail 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.g...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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.  S...

Send us Fan Mail 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

Send us Fan Mail 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 oppo...

Send us Fan Mail This week brings another no-guest episode which means another drive through our new segment, The Roundabout! We ruminate about community connection, creativity, and the best Star Wars movie. Plus, we talk wildfire smoke safety, e-bikes vs. e-motorcycles, the Junior League Softball World Series, and maps, maps, and more maps. Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260806

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we're joined by former UW Huskies football player and Team Captain of Holla's Huskies, Terry Hollimon , Junior League Softball World Series International Tournament Director Steve Allen , and legendary Kirklander and Seattle Sounders FC photographer Corky Trewin to talk softball, softball, and more softball. Plus, we discuss this week's...

Send us Fan Mail In another no-guest episode, we contemplate Jimothy the raccoon's viral moment and how we can find a little bit of Jimothy in all of us. We also talk about the upcoming Junior League Softball World Series (featuring FREE hot dogs), beach closures, staying safe in the heat, e-cycles, the how-to of naming things, and more!  Show notes:  www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260723

Send us Fan Mail Waste Management Outreach Coordinator Grace Fletcher and City of Kirkland Recycling Pro Rukia Yosif are here to teach everyone how to recycle right and tell us all about the 2026 Sort Smart Tournament. We also talk freeway and beach closures, summer movies, blood drives (with an awesome prize), National Night Out, and more!  Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260716

Send us Fan Mail It’s a no-guest week, and we’re highlighting 8 ways to better your community this summer from Green Kirkland volunteer events and City Hall for All to Conversations with Council, summer concerts, Rec-n-Roll, Heritage Park cleanup, the Civil Service Commission, and the RCR Community Advisory Board. Plus, we cover cold water safety, the Houghton Beach closure, NE 85th Street constru...

Send us Fan Mail We're joined by Kirkland Communications Program Coordinator and PIO Angela Brown and Kirkland PD Community Services Unit Sergeant James Hill to get the lowdown on summer safety, fireworks (and why they're not permitted in Kirkland), National Night Out, e-bike safety, and more. Plus, we share how you can have a chance to win a pair of Mariners tickets! Show notes: www.kir...

Send us Fan Mail City of Kirkland Community Engagement Coordinator Daniel Lazo and Kirkland Initiative alumni Grace Brown join the podcast to talk all about the power of community building and how it's the backbone of the Kirkland Initiative. Plus, we talk new City Hall for All programming, road safety, beaches reopening, and more! Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260625

Send us Fan Mail The City's new Communications Program Specialist Danika Harrod joins the podcast for the first time and takes part in a fun new segment called 'The Roundabout.' We dive into beach closures, affordable housing, the final CKC connection, SEA26 transit options, and more. Plus, we talk all about how you can donate blood for a chance to win a $10,000 gas card. Show notes...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrate Kirkland's Maryke Burgess and Omar Mohamed hop on the podcast to give us all the deets about the upcoming July 4th festivities and what you can expect at the 27th annual Celebrate Kirkland Parade. We talk Conversations with Council, cold water shock, volunteer opportunities galore, and there's even a recycling pop quiz—so get your thinking caps on!     Show not...

Send us Fan Mail Charlie Shannon and Kayla Robertson with the Juanita Friday Market stop by the studio to tell us all about the market magic, including how to get a free tote bag and win prizes on opening day. (Note: Prizes do not include free kittens.) We branch out with a tree survey, walk through the now-opened section of the Cross Kirkland Corridor, and dive into the Houghton Beach reopening....

Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Community Foundation Executive Director Carmin Dalziel tells us how Ignite Kirkland makes it easier than ever give where you live. We learn how to win Mariners tickets and lunch at the Terrace Club, chat about why we should both be wise about our waterways and water wisely, commiserate over a possible southbound I-405 closure and bacteria at Houghton Beach, and get excite...

Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Fire Department’s new Deputy Chief Gary Smith and new EMS Captain Doug Tomczak stop by the studio to celebrate EMS Week with us as well as share copious tips for staying safe at home and in water. We sound the alarm on a current blood shortage, give a shout-out to the Kirkland Public Works team, bask in the glory of the Recycler of the Year Award, and take roundabouts for...

Send us Fan Mail Host Jim Lopez and podcast regulars David Wolbrecht and Nate Gettleman give the rundown on what Kirklanders need to know this week.  We provide a brief recap of the recent Community Appreciation event, announce Kirkland’s next Fire Chief, alert listeners about a phishing scam, share summer safety tips, and preview the next council meeting. Plus, we learn all about a chance to shar...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Rukia Yosif , Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Kirkland, to talk about the popular Spring Recycling Collection Event and how residents can make the most of it. We celebrate the return of the Celebrate Kirkland Parade, explain new school zone speed limit signs, share bike safety tips ahead of Bike Everywhere Day, recap the May 5 City...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by Ryean-Marie Tuomisto , Water Quality Program Coordinator for the City of Kirkland to get the scoop on free vehicle leak inspections and why they are so important for keeping our lakes and streams clean. We learn why the fire stations are glowing red, put the call out for a deep water exercise instructor, hear about honors for Kirkland’s International Night Market,...