This Week in Kirkland

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20250102

Send us Fan Mail 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. www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20241226

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 do...

Send us Fan Mail 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 v...

Send us Fan Mail 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.  Kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20241127

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David give heads up on the NE 85th St weekend closure. Plus, Turkey Trot traffic alert. Comp Plan enters final stages. City Council meeting preview. Dark days safety tips. Get around with Metro Flex. Reduce flooding and keep storm drains clear. Special guest: Kate Schmiett , Environmental Education Specialist, talks rain, bugs, and more!  Kirklandwa.gov/po...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and Anthony invite you to plant a tree. Plus, City Hall holiday closure. City Council meeting recap. Houghton Transfer Station hours change. Join the Cultural Arts Commission for a say in Kirkland's public art. Sweater weather tips for your pets. Tips for preventing flooding. Thanks for a great AED ribbon cutting event. Become a lunch buddy and make a dif...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate and David invite your input on upcoming public hearings at the Nov 6 City Council meeting. Plus, the draft K2044 Comprehensive Plan is posted and available to review. Recognizing National First Responders Day. Public Works and Parks crews prep for winter weather. Take advantage of free extra yard waste pick up in November. Special guest: John Lloyd , Deputy Dir...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to the AED unveiling event on Nov 2. Plus, share your input on the City budget. Submit a design for the Kirkland Flag. Get your minority- or women-owned business certified with the state for greater opportunities. Shout out to Councilmember Falcone's newest appointment. Register to the Girls Youth Basketball League. Help keep Kirkland...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David remind you to get your ballot in. Plus, info on the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill. Practice pedestrian safety this October and Halloween. A Council meeting recap. Provide feedback on the city's Commute Trip Reduction Plan. Join the Cultural Arts Commission, the Tourism Development Committee, or the Senior Council. Share your vision for an offi...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David challenge you to a Budget Pop Quiz. Plus, party at the Pee Wee Monster Bash. Upcoming at City Council. Celebrate Green Kirkland Week and Arbor Day. Recycle your electronic waste. Check your smoke alarm batteries for Fire Prevention Week. Post your pet 'howl'oween costume photos for a chance to win. Donate blood and save a life. Mark your ca...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David, and Anthony invite you to design a Kirkland Flag. Plus, October events like Harvest Festival, Arbor Day, and Dia de los Muertos. Catch a movie with Wheels and Reels. Learn something new at the educational signs in Juanita Beach Park. And more! Special guests: Gianna Stagnaro and Tracy Harrison , Program Coordinators with Parks and Community Services, talk Har...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to the Harvest Festival. Plus, get your business certified to win bids for state-funded projects. Join the Youth Council. Or join the Senior Council. Stay out of the water at Houghton Beach one more week. Hear what's coming up at City Council. Wrap up preparedness month with your neighbors. Improve transportation in Kirkland by giving...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and Anthony invite you to the Kirkland Cadets Benefit Car Show. Recapping City Hall For All, the KTUB Grand Re-Opening Celebration, and the latest City Council Meeting. Houghton Beach closed to water activities. Mark your calendars for Health and Wellness Fair. Fall favorite: Kirkland's Costume Swap. Road closure at 124th Ave NE. Upcoming info meeting for...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate and David (with much excitement) invite you to City Hall for All. Plus, thank the women in law enforcement. Remembering September 11th. What's coming up at City Council. Upcoming Salary Commission public meeting. Kirkland Teen Union Building is open and popping. Get more prepared this National Preparedness Month. Reach out this National Suicide Prevention...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to volunteer at City Hall For All and the Green Kirkland Stewardship. A City Council Recap. Reduce waste at our Costume Swap. Join us at the Senior Resource Fair. A reminder of the BYOC Contest ending soon, including the grand prize (e-bike!). An opportunity to recycle hard-to-get-rid-of items at our Recycle Right Event. Be ready for Natio...

Send us Fan Mail This week David, Kate, and Anthony invite you to the Kirkland Teen Union Building opening. Plus, Labor Day closure. Upcoming at City Council. Reminder to yield to emergency vehicles. Enjoy cars and BBQ at the Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show. Get utility help with the Low Income Support Program. Submit your non-profit for a community fundraising opportunity. Mark your calendars for...

Send us Fan Mail This week David, Kate, and Anthony invite you to City Hall for All. Plus, safety reminders for the start of school. Trade in for an electric leaf blower. Book a group trip with Community Van. Donate blood and enter to win $$. Reserve a time at See Spot Splash. Learn CPR. Connect with resources at the Health and Wellness Fair. Special guests: Theresa Vander Vaart , Recreation Super...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David invite you to sign up for the Kirkland Initiative. A few ribbon-cutting recaps: the new Connections crisis center and the Houghton Park & Play. Houghton Beach reopened. Registrations for See Spot Splash and Park's Fall and Winter Recreation. Washington State's Polystyrene ban. Upcoming events: Emergency preparedness for seniors and Hand...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate, and David Invite you to the Kirkland Cadet's Benefit Car Show. Plus, a recap of National Night Out. Houghton Beach Closure. A recap of the latest City Council Meeting. Sign up for Green Kirkland. Blood donation giveaway. A recap of our latest Animal Control Officer Meet & Greet. An August community challenge. Upcoming closures at NE 85th St at I405. K...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue, and Kate invite you to the Houghton Park and Play ribbon cutting. Meet Animal Control Officer Angela Arnold this Saturday at Juanita Beach Park. Beware of recent scams. Upcoming at City Council. Stay out of the water at Houghton Beach. Grab a job at Parks' Job Fair August 6. Meet our new Fire Marshal. Grill safely. Get out at an upcoming event. Special gue...