This week Jim, David, and Kate report on KPD arresting nine car thieves. Info on the upcoming community survey. Celebrate Juanita Creek’s grant funding. A preview for the upcoming City Council meeting. Heads up on street closures for the Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K. Apply for a parade float grant. Enjoy the annual Kirkland Senior Art Show. Be building safe this Building Safety Month. Keeping children safe in sports. Special guest: Angela Arnold, our newest Animal Control Officer introduces herself and provides information on the Animal Services Program.

https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240502

This week Jim, David, and Kate send an invite for our Community Appreciation Night. Apply to volunteer, or float(!), in the 4th of July Parade. Plant a tree with the City’s tree rebates and pre-paid certificates. Shape Kirkland’s future with upcoming K2044 public hearings. Get a voucher for a new electric leaf blower. Hear about the Future Women in EMS and Fire Workshop. Support the Pride Crosswalk repair. Sign up for the Mid Sound’s Community Action Training School. A shoutout to Kirkland Events Guide. Special Guest: Ryean-Marie Tuomisto, Water Quality Program Coordinator chats about Storm Water Pollution Prevention and some cool magical artwork to check out at Juanita Beach Park!

https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240425

This week Jim, Kate, and David bring us a heartwarming story on three kidnapped French Bulldogs being reunited with their family. Don’t miss an upcoming Guns for Gift Cards Exchange. A reminder on Distracted Driving Awareness. A recap on our latest City Council Meeting. Thank you to our wonderful 911 dispatchers. A reminder for our Spring Recycling Collection Event in May and our CERT class registration closing on April 19. Donate blood, every pint counts. Upcoming events at the library. Special guest: Katie Hogan, Environmental Program Coordinator informs us about a new Interactive Tree Permit Guide!

https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240418

This week Jim, Kate, and David provide updates on the Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble. An insight into the upcoming council meeting. Review community comments and feedback on the Transportation Strategic Plan. Renew boat launch seasonal cards. Tips to keep everyone safe for National Work Zone Awareness Week. Support the Green Kirkland Partnership. Nominate a Grand Marshal for the Celebrate Kirkland Parade. Celebrate the success of this year’s Business Pitch Competition! Tips for avoiding assault, wildlife safety, and flood preparations. Get informed at a firearms safety presentation. Special Guest: George Dugdale, Financial Planning Manger, informs our listeners about the Kirkland Cares Low Income Support Program.

https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240411

This week Jim and David invite you to bike down and valet your bike while you stroll, shop and dine! Yet again the City achieves the highest credit rating. A recap of our City Council meeting. Take the No Idle Pledge. Keep our families safe with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Tips to be safe on National Walking Day. Protect your pets with a “Go Kit”. Prevent identity theft. Empty that closet at the Spring Recycle Right Event. Patio season is in the horizon, get that lawn back into shape. Be prepared to save a life, take a CPR class. Final drive-in movie of the season! Donate blood, every pint counts. Get prepared for any emergency in our CERT Class. Special guest: Jeremy Jones, Parks Program Coordinator invites us to Earth Month Stewardship Events!

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This Week, Jim, Kate, and David chat Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble project. Look out for other projects around town. Get tax preparation assistance. Learn, or refresh, CPR skills. Be informed of what's coming up at Council. Protect your home from burglary. Be fire safe with your pet(s). Donate blood to avoid critical shortage. Get inspired at the Kirkland Business Pitch Competition. Be disaster ready with a Community Emergency Response Training course. Special guest: Gena Jain, Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, teaches us about food waste prevention.

https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240328

This week, Jim, Sue, and David give you a heads up on Juanita Drive's construction to make it safer and flow better.  A recap of the latest City Council meeting.  Sign up now for a blood drive at City Hall.  We had 30 folks in our recent CPR class - will you attend our next?  Kirkland Fire had some special recognitions.  Help shape the next 20 years of Kirkland.  Parks' Job Fair is coming up.  Many more events and some traffic alerts to be aware of.  Special guest: Tiffany Trombley, Neighborhood Resource Officer with the Police Department, chats about the upcoming 'Talk with a Cop' event on Wednesday, March 27. 

https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240321

This week, Jim, Sue, and David invte you to the inaugural Kirkland Business Pitch Competition!  Human services agencies can apply for grants.  Kirkland Police is hosting new officer testing.  19 Kirkland Firefighters redefined leg day during the annual stairclimb.  City Council preview.  Shamrock Run impacts Juanita Beach Park area traffic this weekend.  Catch a ride with Metro Flex.  I-405/NE 85th St Interchange project meeting.  Find a gig at the Parks Job Fair.  Toss those electronics responsibly at recycling event.  Special guest: Kate Schmiett, Environmental Education & Outreach Specialist, details how folks can earn up to $5,000 rebates for redoing their yard. 

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240314

This week, Jim, Sue, and David share about a big theft arrest made by KPD. Set your clocks for Daylight Saving Time. Join the next CPR class. Register for a Spring/Summer Parks program. Avoid tax scams. Check for vehicle-related recalls. Sign up for Camp Blaze. Save money on a heat pump. Grab a job at the Parks Job Fair. Special guest: Carly Pacekonis, Emergency Preparedness Coordinator, recruits for the Spring CERT class and helps us to be prepared for emergencies.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240307

This week, Jim, Kate, and David get you ready for Parks’ spring recreation registration.  Fire Station 21 is getting remodeled, and Fire Station 22 hosted our first CPR class. Preview the next Council meeting.  Upcoming stewardship opportunities. Be earthquake ready. Provide feedback on the siting of the Northeast Recycling and Transfer Station.  Roundabouts vs. traffic circles.  Special guests: Christian Switzer, Special Projects Coordinator, and Christian Knight, Community Engagement Coordinator, overview the vision and upcoming impacts of the Lake Street Pedestrian Scramble project in downtown.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240229

This week Jim, Kate and Anthony chat Kirkland Justice Center treatment program. Appreciate the women of KPD. Take a Parks Ballot survey. Learn up on Housing comprehensive plans in Kirkland. Share feedback on transportation priority projects. Volunteer with A Regional Coalition for Housing (ARCH). Special guest: Jeremy Jones, Green Kirkland Partnership Program Coordinator, shares about the Greek Kirkland Partnership and how to become a Steward with the program. 

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240222

This week Jim, Kate and David talk post Parks Ballot Measure survey. Plan ahead for Presidents' Day City Hall closure. Apply for a Board or Commission. Thank a Community Resource Officer. Create a Neighborhood Emergency Plan with your neighbors. Enroll to be a Green Kirkland Steward. Watch out for crypto currency crimes. Prevent electrical fires. Win $5K for your business idea. Watch out for traffic alerts. Catch an upcoming event. Special guest: Kimberly Scrivner, Transportation Planner, chats about the Transportation Strategic Plan, and how you can help prioritize City projects with the interactive feedback map.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240215

This week Jim, Kate and David talk Business Pitch Competition. Explore the Transportation Strategic Plan interactive map and provide feedback on projects. Sign up for a CPR class. Celebrate the award-winning Totem Lake Connector Bridge. Catch up with a recap of the City Council meeting. Learn about the Community Police Academy. Dispose of paint properly. License your pet this Valentine's Day. Catch a flick at Wheels and Reels drive-in movies. Special guest: Randy Scott, EMS Officer with Kirkland Fire Dept, shares tips for National Burn Awareness Week, as well as some Kirkland history.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240208

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 relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240201

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 Education and Outreach Coordinator, invites feedback on the Stormwater Management Program Plan.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240125

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 (and former “Bachelorette” contestant), goes over the five E's of Community Risk Reduction Week.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240118 

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 about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20240111 

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. Learn about the oil spill clean up at Marina Park, and more! Special guest: Gena Jain, Environmental Education and Outreach Specialist, shares about a recent tour of the Cascade Recycling Center, plus super interesting recycling facts you can re-use to sound smart to your friends. 

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Communications/This-Week-in-Kirkland-Podcast#20240104

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 this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Communications/This-Week-in-Kirkland-Podcast#20231228 

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 links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Communications/This-Week-in-Kirkland-Podcast#20231221

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 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-Kirkland-Podcast#20231214

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 about what's upcoming at Council, 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-Kirkland-Podcast#20231207

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 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-Kirkland-Podcast#20231130

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.

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 prize.

Find relevant links and info about this episode here: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/Communications/This-Week-in-Kirkland-Podcast#20231116