This Week in Kirkland

Send us Fan MailFolks, you heard it here first: The NE 85th Street Station Area officially has a new name! No spoilers here — you’ll have to listen to the episode to learn more. Plus, get the lowdown on tons of upcoming events like the Turkey Trot, the next Conversations with Council, recycling events, a gun safety class, and Small Business Saturday. We also share how you can help plant baby trees around Kirkland and even get $500 for trees on your own property. Check it out.Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261105

Send us Fan MailIn today's episode of This Week in Kirkland, we're talking all about the latest edition of The Kirklander — our official print newsletter! The Kirklander brings news, updates, recreation opportunities, games, a comic, and so much more. What goes into creating a print newsletter? How can readers of The Kirklander get a free T-shirt? We're covering it all. Plus, we talk upcoming events, Halloween safety (for human and furry friends alike), City programs, Council updates, and more! Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261029

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we're joined by Sergeant Hill and Officer Davidson from the Kirkland Police Department Community Services Unit. They share stories and anecdotes from the field, fill us in on how they connect and build trust within the Kirkland community through their work in schools and events like Coffee with a Cop, and talk e-motorcycle enforcement. Plus, we talk autumnal events, Halloween fire safety, our love for our first responders, electric equipment efforts, and more! Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261022

Send us Fan MailIn 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! Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20261015

Send us Fan MailThis 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 MailJoining 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 MailWe'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 MailIn 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 greatly improved), City opportunities, a survey, and more! Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260917

Send us Fan MailThis 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.gov/podcast#20260910

Send us Fan MailWith 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