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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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- 2 weeks ago30 min
A Conversation with Kirkland PD: CSU Edition - October 22, 2025
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...
- 3 weeks ago22 min
Connecting Kirkland through Conversations, Community, and Civic Engagement - October 15, 2026
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
- 4 weeks ago30 min
How to Keep Your Phone from Becoming a Fire Hazard - October 8, 2026
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
- Oct 1, 202629 min
Your Guide to What’s Happening in Kirkland Right Now - October 1, 2026
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
- Sep 24, 202623 min
What Do Colorful Umbrellas and Off-the-Wall Circus Acts Have in Common? - September 24, 2026
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
- Sep 17, 202623 min
What Does Being on the Fringe Really Mean, Anyway? - September 17, 2026
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
- Sep 10, 202629 min
One Big Celebration, 50 Little Entrepreneurs - September 10, 2026
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
- Sep 3, 202631 min
Catch Up on Kirkland’s Cat Burglar, Dunk Tank, and Giant Trucks - September 3, 2026
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
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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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