This Week in Kirkland
Want to stay connected with your local government? Hosted by Deputy City Manager Jim Lopez, the official podcast of the City of Kirkland brings you timely topics and noteworthy news every week. It’s policy, parks, events, and democracy, so join us for the civic conversation straight from City Hall. Made in Kirkland, Washington.
This Week in Kirkland
Your Garage Called: It Wants You to Visit This Free Recycling Event - May 7, 2026
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We’re joined by Rukia Yosif, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Kirkland, to talk about the popular Spring Recycling Collection Event and how residents can make the most of it. We celebrate the return of the Celebrate Kirkland Parade, explain new school zone speed limit signs, share bike safety tips ahead of Bike Everywhere Day, recap the May 5 City Council meeting, and spotlight Wildfire Awareness Month. Plus, we cover the NE 85th Street interchange opening, a gun safety class, the Kirkland Heat Pump Workshop, Green Kirkland volunteer opportunities, Bloodworks Northwest’s Oahu giveaway, and upcoming events like the Downsize and Declutter workshop and the Crabby Old Pharts Pea Patch ribbon cutting.
Show notes: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260507