The Liberty Lake Deep Dive

The youngest-ever guest on this podcast, 11-year-old Ruth Cory, takes us through the tale of her goal she initiated as a Girl Scout project to bring a bicycle repair station to the bike path near the Spokane Centennial Trail. Also along for this very freewheeling visit: Ruth's mom (and Girl Scout troop leader) Angela Cory as well as program manager Chris Marzetta of Liberty Lake's Altek Inc. manufacturing company. This is a FUN episode about persistence, setting goals, and helping out young people!

How did you find out about the Sept. 11 attacks? And what do you remember from that time? For the 25th anniversary of that event in U.S. history, we ask those questions to the staff in Liberty Lake City Hall. Sharing their memories are: Lance Mueller, Jasmine Roper, Jacob Nauretz, Jason Thoren, Mayor Cris Kaminskas, Sue Rau, Heidi Workman, Mark McAvoy, Kathy Cummings, City Council member Dan Dunne, Luke Michels, Kyle Dixon, David Goehner, and Tait Garcia.

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of the City of Liberty Lake's official incorporation, we have more stories from first mayor Steve Peterson about some of the major projects that were developed during the city's early years. You'll find out about the creation of Liberty Lake's pedestrian bridge over I-90, the city's purchase of Trailhead Golf Course and the current City Hall property, the creation of the city's first library, some details on the development of the River District, and the purchase of the city's ballfields.

Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens and show host David Goehner take an improvisational plunge into what was put into the city's time capsule that was buried during Liberty Lake's 10th anniversary commemorations back in 2011. Join in as Mickael and David learn about -- and frequently laugh about -- every item that was placed in that container 15 years ago. There's some fun with local newspaper articles from 2011, an examination of a few odd items that were put into the collection, and readthrough of some of the "Future of Liberty Lake" predictions that were written by local 1st graders from 2011. It's an archival romp that's worth (most) every minute of this extra-long installment!

The Liberty Lake Police Dept. conducted a public education campaign from the end of April through the end of June to inform residents about the state and local regulations covering the operation of micromobility vehicles. So what's been the impact, midway through the summer? Chief Damon Simmons and Deputy Chief Darin Morgan provide the updates on how the public has responded and how things have changed with drivers of e-bikes, golf carts, e-scooters, and e-motorcycles.