This Week in Kirkland

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and David chat about the new AED at 132nd Square Park. Councilmember Pascal was appointed to a Washington State Board.  Get a Council Meeting preview.  Learn about the Point-in-time homelessness count, Special guest: Erika Mascorro , Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Manager, encourages folks to apply to serve on a City board or commission. Find releva...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and Chris talk new nature steward opportunities with Kirkland Parks and Tilth Alliance. Serve on a City advisory board or commission. Welcome KPD's newest police officers. Be prepared for the Big One and other emergencies. Watch out for closures at I-405 / NE 85th St interchange and join a meeting to learn more. Special guest: Aaron Hussman , Environmental...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David and Kate chat winter time fire prevention. Get notified about nearby development activity. Sweep the salt to protect our water ways. Get a recap of Tuesday's City Council meeting. Know your water servicer before something happens. Protect yourself against fraud. Stay up to date on the WSDOT I-405 projects. Special guest: Ryan Sheaffer , Fire Inspector (an...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David and Kate talk cold weather tips and send appreciation to our amazing police department. Welcome our new KFD recruits. Plan ahead for City Hall holiday closure. Get help securing housing with the Rental Risk Assistance Fund. Special guest: Chris Gavigan , Deputy Director of Public Works, talks about the new snow plow tracker map. Find relevant links and info ab...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David and Kate chat the latest Council meeting and the selection of Councilmember Kelli Curtis to serve as Kirkland's next Mayor and Deputy Mayor Jay Arnold to continue serving in that role. Plan ahead for I405 traffic changes. Celebrate Toby Nixon's tenure on Council. Check off your new year's resolutions with local businesses. License your pets. Lea...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David and Kate share how to compost your Christmas Tree. Ride fare-free on Metro and others this New Year's Eve. Pet parenting tips for winter. Safely use space heaters. Look out for Algae Blooms. Watch your speed on Goodwill Hill. Special segment: Celebrating 2023 with a recap of big projects, achievements, and milestones. Find relevant links and info about th...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate and Chris share about a recent, big KPD arrest. Follow tips to prevent DUIs and avoid theft this holiday season. Plan for City Hall holiday hours and closures. Celebrate and Shop Local for magic finds. Mark the calendar for upcoming events, and more! Special guest: Chief Joe Sanford , Chief of Kirkland Fire Department, talks holiday fire safety. Find relevant l...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Kate and David provide holiday reminders and tips. See if you qualify for rental risk assistance. Get ready for winter weather. Hold a meeting at Fire Station 22's Community Room. Practice Holiday sustainability. Special guest: Officer Tiffany Trombley , Neighborhood Resource Officer, chats car prowl safety during holiday shopping season. Learn about upcoming e...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and David invite you to Light Up Kirkland. Also, donate to Kirkland Fire Dept's Toy Drive. Remember safety this holiday season for pets and decorations. Utilize our Community Van Program. Sign up for WM service alerts. Get your Tree Code questions answered. Special guest: Christian Switzer , Special Projects Coordinator, chats Shop Local Kirkland. Learn abo...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and Chris chat electric heat pumps. Also, recruitment opportunities to join Kirkland Police and Fire. Get your tree questions answered with a new, handy tree code tool. Apply to join the King Conservation District. Join an I-405/NE 85th St project meeting. Special guest: Maryke Burgess , Recreation Supervisor, share all about Light Up Kirkland! Hear about upcomi...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Thanksgiving edition, David introduces special guest Carly Pacekonis , Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, to share safe cooking tips this holiday. Watch Carly's  "Let's Chat: Cooking Fire Prevention and Response" video here .

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and Kate remind about the Thanksgiving holiday City Hall closure. Also, what's coming up at Council. Claim a tree rebate. Recognize Crash Responder Safety Week. Join an I-405/NE 85th St project meeting. Special guest: Aaron Hussman , Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator, chats about the Don't Wait to Inflate campaign with a chance to win a...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue and David chat Friends of Youth new center. Also, a recap from the last City Council meeting. Donate blood in honor of Veterans Day. Join us in recognizing KPD officers' milestones. Claim a Tree Rebate. Special guest: Gena Jain , Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, shares about the Recycle Right event and solid waste programs in Kirkland. Join...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David and Kate invite you to GIS Day. Also, reminders about Veteran's Day City Hall closure, Daylight Saving Time, and Nov 7 ballots due. Shape the vision of your neighborhood. Get free extra yard waste pick up this month. Hear about upcoming events, and so much more! Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Ci...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David, and Sue invite you to our Dia de los Muertos celebration. Also, apply to join the Cultural Arts Commission. Return your ballots by November 7. Hear about the Fire Station 22 grand re-opening, highlights from the Kirkland Forest Day, KFD's rescue training, a heart attack survivor's story, and so much more! Find relevant links and info about this epis...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David, and Kate invite you to upcoming grand re-openings. Also, apply to serve on the Kirkland Senior Council. Participate in the Great ShakeOut. Get free extra yard waste pick up in November. Learn what award This Week in Kirkland received. RSVP to upcoming events, and so much more! Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Go...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David, and Chris invite you to Fire Station 22 grand re-opening. Also, join a public forum on 2024 Capital Projects. Recognize Fire Prevention Week. Support Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Get nature-y by celebrating Green Kirkland Week or nominate a natural yard care all star. Enjoy upcoming events, and so much more! Find relevant links and info about this episo...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue, and Chris talk about recent flooding on NE 132nd underneath 405. They also recap the October 3 City Council meeting. They discuss Rep. Suzane DelBene's announcement of $1.3 million for the addiction treatment program at Kirkland City Jail. KPD and Corrections sport pink patches for cancer awareness. You can, too! The gang walks and rolls, Sue is picking he...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, David, and Sue have fall flooding prevention tips. Also, wrapping up National Preparedness Month with helpful reminders. Peter Kirk Park tree pruning. Volunteers needed for the Harvest Festival. Totem Lake Park continues to be regionally recognized. Enjoy an award-winning Latin musician at KPC, other upcoming events, and so much more! Find relevant links and info ab...

Send us Fan Mail This week David, Sue, and Anthony invites you to join the Community Police Academy. Also, hear KFD stories from Maui. Learn about the No Idling Campaign. Join the Kirkland Forest Day celebration, other upcoming events, and so much more! Find relevant links and info about this episode here:  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Communications/This-Week-in-Kirk...

Send us Fan Mail  This week David, Sue, and Anthony have the groundbreaking at 85th St and the I405. Also, get prepared with National Preparedness Month. Participate in Pollution Prevention Week. Take a survey on Economic Development. Join this year’s Halloween Costume Swap, other upcoming events, and so much more!  Find relevant links and info about this episode here:  https://www.kirklandwa.gov/...

Send us Fan Mail It's our first official episode! This week Jim, Sue, and David invite you to City Hall for All! Also, register to get free trees. Remember to be safe on the roads with back to school – we've got some tips. Take advantage of our Community Van Program for convenient trips to trailheads. And so much more! Find relevant links and info about this episode here:  https://www.ki...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue, and David invite you to come get some free trees! Also, if you're going to grill this Labor Day weekend, follow our grilling safety tips. School starts next week. Watch out for kids and schoolbusses. That's right, folks! They're back -- City Council meets Tuesday, September 5. Find relevant links and info about this episode here:  https://www.kir...

Send us Fan Mail This week Jim, Sue, and David are getting excited for City Hall for All. Are you ready to See Spot Splash? Also, Kirkland Firefighters are helping fight wildfires in eastern Washington and the team has some tips to help keep your house safe while you're on vacation. Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Offic...

Send us Fan Mail The August 18 episode of This Week in Kirkland podcast brought to you by the City’s Manager Office, bringing you timely topics and noteworthy news delivered to you every week! Relevant links and info to this week's episode:  Kirkland Fire Maui Efforts Cultural Arts Commissioner Star Rush: TLC Bridge Drawing Contest Beat the Heat KPC Studios: http://www.kpcenter.org/education-...