Episode 25 - Housing Strategy Plan

George Kahumoku Jr. and Daniel Ho are multi-Grammy Award-winning master Hawaiian musicians celebrating traditional slack key guitar. In this episode, Amber chats with Uncle George and Daniel about their musical careers and their love of traditional Hawaiian music. George Kahumoku Jr. webpageDaniel Ho webpage

In this episode, Amber chats with Shannon Bath - Executive Director of Student Learning Administration, Kelly Leahy - Assistant Director of Student Learning and Design, and Ana Nina - Director of Inclusion, Advocacy and Community at Cascadia College. Shannon, Kelly and Ana provide important information about the summer academy at Cascadia. There are still spots available for summer 2026!For additional information, please visit the Catch-Up Learning website. **Special thanks to the City Council of Kenmore for the grant opportunity; Tambi Cork at the City of Kenmore, Adam Desautels, Omar Omar and the fantastic folks at Ingelmoor High School for being such wonderful partners in this endeavor and keeping the program going for students. Special Thank You to Dr. Kerry Levett, Chari Davenport and Janet Quinn for their vision for the program in the very beginning for without them, the opportunity would not be what it is today.**  

Fire Marshall Ventura is a Seattle reggae/rocksteady group from the Pacific Northwest, highlighting an extension of Jamaican music. They're built around a three-part vocal blend specializing in 60's-style Jamaican rocksteady along with 70's-style roots and dub.    In this episode, Amber chats with bassist, vocalist and band leader, Norman Baker along with vocalist and keyboardist, Chava Mirel.Check out Lonely Highway with Turbulenceand Fire Marshall Ventura’s catalogue on Band CampFor additional details on Kenmore’s Summer Concert Series, visit the city’s Special Events webpage. 

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 Sharon Gottula's and Shannon Tipple-Leen's artwork and support your local artists. 

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 webpageFollow Kenmore PD on Facebook, X, and Next Door. If you are interested in a career in law enforcement please visit the King County Sheriff's career webpage. 

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 websiteLearn 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 vouchersFor 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 kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs

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.