Let's Talk Kenmore

In this episode, Amber chats with Sharon Gottula – Marketing Coordinator for the Arts of Kenmore and Shannon Tipple-Leen – Gallery Coordinator for Arts of Kenmore. Sharon and Shannon provide important information about the Kenmore Art Show and how the public can get involved.  For additional information about the Arts of Kenmore  For additional information about the Kenmore Art Show. Check out Sha...

In this episode, Amber talks with Police Chief, Brandon Moen. Chief Moen discusses his career path, the organizational structure of Kenmore PD, photo enforcement, and what the public can do to help foster a safe community.  For more information you can visit the Kenmore PD webpage Follow Kenmore PD on Facebook , X , and Next Door.  If you are interested in a career in law enforcement please visit...

In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides a thorough overview of Kenmore's Housing Strategy Plan, why the city is updating the current plan, and how the public can get involved.  For more information on the Housing Strategy Plan - visit the city website Learn more about Washington State Legislature Bill 1110 , 1337 and 1220

In this episode, Amber chats with Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita provides great information about all of the opportunities to get out on the water this summer, youth camps and YMCA swim vouchers.  For information on city recreation please visit the recreation webpage.  For information on the YMCA swim vouchers For information on the Kenmore Waterfront Fair

In this episode, Amber chats with the Surface Water Capital Projects Manager, Andrew Silvia. Andrew shares his vast knowledge of stormwater management and stream preservation and protection in the city of Kenmore.  Information on the "Adopt a Drain" program can be found here.  Information on Surface Water Capital Projects can be found here. 

In this episode, Amber talks with Civil Engineer, Lucas Fowler. Lucas first came to the city as an intern from the University of Washington and after graduation decided that the City of Kenmore was where he wanted to be.  If you are interested in interning or working for the City of Kenmore, please visit kenmorewa.gov/jobs . The city also offers volunteer opportunities which can be found at kenmor...

In this episode, Amber sits down with new City Manager, Teri Killgore. Teri shares her career path that brought her to Kenmore, and what she has learned and loves about the community. 

In this episode, Amber chats with Pasha Mohajerjasbi, Program Coordinator, Kenmore Senior Center, about her impressive career and all of the things the senior center has to offer.  To learn more about the Kenmore Senior Center click here. 

In this episode, Amber compiles all of the fun conversations with kids at several of our summer events. 

In this episode, Amber chats with master gardener Sharon O' Grady. Sharon provides all of the information you will need to get involved in the Master Gardener's Program here in Kenmore.  To sign up for the Master Gardener's program, click here.   To learn more about Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way and about Atsuko Gibson, click here.   Sharon O'Grady can be...

In this episode, Amber chats with Sandra Lee, Executive Director of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, and Jason Parker owner of Copperworks Distilling. Sandra and Jason provide all the details about the upcoming Oktoberfest.  For more information about Kenmore's Oktoberfest, please visit findkenmore.org Check out Copperworks Distilling To see other work being done by the Bothell Kenmor...

In this episode, Amber talks with the Kenmore Heritage Society President, Marella Alejandrino. Marella details the origins of the Heritage Society and all of the great work that they do in the community. To learn more about Kenmore Heritage Society including how to volunteer and to check out the 2023 photo contest winner please visit the Kenmore Heritage Society webpage To purchase the Kenmore Her...

In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides some great information about the Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Space Plan in Kenmore and instructs the community on how to get involved. The online survey for the PROS Plan can be found here.   Information about the PROS Plan open house can be found here. 

In this episode, Amber chats with Kenmore's Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita discusses all of the fun waterfront activities happening in Kenmore this summer.  Kenmore Recreation Webpage Tl’ awh-ah-dees Park: Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC)  (dragon boats, outrigger boats, etc.)   Rhododendron Park: Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC)  (youth and adult rowin...

In this episode, Amber chats with the Climate Action Program Manager, Nina Rasmussen. Nina explains the community priorities for the climate action plan and provides tips on how the community can help. wa.switchison.org   SolarizeKenmore.org  

In this episode, Amber gets a tour of Kenmore parks from our Parks & Streetscapes supervisor, Quinn Proffitt. Quinn shares his passion for beautifying the parks and some of his favorite spots in Kenmore. Click here to learn about the Native American Story Pole in our town square.  If you have a question, suggestion or concern about our parks please send us an email at communications@kenmorewa....

In this episode, Amber sits down with UW faculty Dana Washington -  Program Manager, Community Engaged Learning along with Jason Frederick Lambacher, PhD and professor of The Art & Politics of Walking and Kenmore resident and Geocaching expert, Jeff Weaver to discuss the partnership with the City of Kenmore and UW Bothell students and the creation of the Adventure Lab. If you would like to par...

In this episode, Amber sits down with City Clerk, Anastasiya Warhol, and Deputy City Clerk, Michelle Kang. Anastasiya and Michelle provide an in depth explanation of what to expect at Kenmore's City Council Meetings.  To learn more about our city council, please visit: https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council To find out more about our coffee with council event, please visit: https:/...

In this episode, Amber talks with City Traffic Engineer, Tobin Bennett-Gold and City Traffic Engineer Intern, Zeke Cohn, about the expansion of automated photo enforcement.  For more information about the KAPE program please visit our KAPE Website

In this episode, Amber sits down with the Mayor of Kenmore, Nigel Herbig. Mayor Herbig discusses his path into local politics, and what he loves about Kenmore. For more information on how to get involved with Kenmore's City Council, please visit https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council

Nicole Suarez, the City of Kenmore Interim Events and Communications Specialist and Torrey Edwards, President of the Woodinville Farmer's Market discuss the new partnership between the two markets.  For more information about the City of Kenmore Farmers Market: https://www.facebook.com/KenmoreFarmersMarket/ Fore more information about the City of Woodinville Farmers Market: https://www.facebo...

Community Development Director, Debbie Bent, and Principal Planner, Todd Hall provide a thorough explanation of Middle Housing. What it is, why it's important and what middle housing means for the city of Kenmore.   Middle Housing Open House - 05/22/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-initiatives/middle-housing

Civil Engineer, Terri talks all about culverts. 

City Traffic Engineer, Tobin, talks about speed limits in Kenmore. 

City Engineer, John, gives an overview on sidewalks in Kenmore.