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This Week in Kirkland

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168 episodes
Language
English
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No
Date created
2023/10/11
Latest episode
2026/11/06
Average duration
29 min.
Release period
8 days

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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.

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Fowl Play, Forging Ahead, and $500 for Trees - November 5, 2026
2026/11/06
Send us Fan Mail Folks, 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
Hot off the Press: Inside 'The Kirklander' - October 29, 2026
2026/10/29
Send us Fan Mail In 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
What Does a Community Services Officer Actually Do? - October 22, 2025
2026/10/22
Send us Fan Mail In 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
Connecting Kirkland through Conversations, Community, and Civic Engagement - October 15, 2026
2026/10/15
Send us Fan Mail In 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
How to Keep Your Phone from Becoming a Fire Hazard - October 8, 2026
2026/10/08
Send us Fan Mail This 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
Your Guide to What’s Happening in Kirkland Right Now - October 1, 2026
2026/10/01
Send us Fan Mail Joining 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
What Do Colorful Umbrellas and Off-the-Wall Circus Acts Have in Common? - September 24, 2026
2026/09/24
Send us Fan Mail We'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
What Does Being on the Fringe Really Mean, Anyway? - September 17, 2026
2026/09/17
Send us Fan Mail In 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
One Big Celebration, 50 Little Entrepreneurs - September 10, 2026
2026/09/10
Send us Fan Mail This 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
Catch Up on Kirkland’s Cat Burglar, Dunk Tank, and Giant Trucks - September 3, 2026
2026/09/03
Send us Fan Mail With 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
What Do Cool Cars and Canine Cannonballs Have in Common? - August 27, 2026
2026/08/27
Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Neighborhood Resource Officer Tiffany Trombley joins us to talk about the Kirkland Police Department’s Cadet Program, the upcoming Cadet Car Show, and guest-favorite British Bake-Off. Plus, we chat fun ideas for the upcoming Fall season, back-to-school safety, beach and road closures, upcoming events, and how you can lend your voice to inform the Kirkland City Council.  Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260827
Answering the Call with Crews, Trucks, Helicopters, and More - August 20, 2026
2026/08/20
Send us Fan Mail In this no-guest episode of This Week in Kirkland, we talk about how Kirkland's Fire Department supports Fire teams all over Washington during wildfire season. Plus, we chat fun upcoming events, a recent site selector visit, beach and road closures, heat pumps, and more. Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260820
Lion (Dance), Dogs, and Reindeer, Oh My! Kirkland Events Bring the Magic - August 13, 2026
2026/08/13
Send us Fan Mail We're joined by Jazmine Quintero and Charlie Shannon from Kirkland's Parks and Community Services team (a.k.a. the Department of Fun) to talk about a slew of upcoming City events and get a behind-the-scenes look into how the Parks team makes the magic happen. Plus, we talk road closures, KPD’s community classes, e-riding safety, how to win a $3K gift card, volunteer opportunities, and more!  Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260813
Maps, Umbrellas, Movies, and More Make Kirkland the Place to Be - August 6, 2026
2026/08/06
Send us Fan Mail This week brings another no-guest episode which means another drive through our new segment, The Roundabout! We ruminate about community connection, creativity, and the best Star Wars movie. Plus, we talk wildfire smoke safety, e-bikes vs. e-motorcycles, the Junior League Softball World Series, and maps, maps, and more maps. Show notes: kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260806
Kirkland Goes International with the Junior League Softball World Series - July 30, 2026
2026/07/30
Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode, we're joined by former UW Huskies football player and Team Captain of Holla's Huskies, Terry Hollimon, Junior League Softball World Series International Tournament Director Steve Allen, and legendary Kirklander and Seattle Sounders FC photographer Corky Trewin to talk softball, softball, and more softball. Plus, we discuss this week's Kirkland happenings, e-cycle safety, and more! Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260730

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5 out of 5
12 reviews
★★★★★
davewhat 2025/05/01
Small Kirkland
As Kirkland grows larger, this podcast is a huge part of keeping the small community feel. It’s a friendly face to Kirkland’s government news as well...
★★★★★
Jack_the_Reader 2024/12/05
Fantastic for Kirkland
We love living in Kirkland and really appreciate this podcast to keep us up to date with all hints going on. Really appreciate it!
★★★★★
BlueJ516 2024/07/04
Stay connected
I love the podcast—great way to know what is going on in Kirkland every week. I learn something new about the city in every episode. Thank you!
★★★★★
HGert's iPhone 2024/03/07
Meat and potatoes info w a side of fun
If you like your city government news & info with a side of homespun humor and humanity upgrade from the City e-newsletter to this podcast instead!
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