This Week in Kirkland

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Kirkland Police Chief Mike St. Jean gives us the run down on what it’s like to be in law enforcement and all of the exciting ways the community can get to know their police department. We announce the much-awaited reopening of the southern portion of the Cross Kirkland Corridor, give a heads up on some upcoming weekend freeway closures, and share why filling the boot is so meaningful. Plus, we preview the next council meeting and talk about events like the Lunar New Year Celebration.
Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260226

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Kirkland’s Communications Program Manager and mainstay podcast host David Wolbrecht does double duty as a guest of the show to tell us all about how to stay informed and engaged with your local city government. We also chat about adopting highways, job openings, steward orientation, stormwater, and stuff for teens and littles to do. Plus, we recap the latest council meeting and share all of the great events coming up over the next week. 
Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260219

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What’s on your mind, Kirkland? We’re joined by Community Engagement Coordinator Luana Hancock who is making it easier than ever to connect with your friendly neighborhood councilmembers. We also chat about virtually touring the local recycling center, the polite way to dump your cooking oil, ways to give some love to our parks, what’s coming up at council, and why we’re fans of vans. Plus, we share fun upcoming events that involve cocoa, French pastries, and dogs.
Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260212

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The City of Kirkland’s own Charlie Shannon tells how vendors can apply to join this summer’s Juanita Friday Market while we dream up fresh possibilities. We also learn about new firefighters, the upcoming orientation for Green Kirkland stewards, what happened at the last council meeting, and what events are coming up in February. Plus, we share our gratitude for Kirkland blood donors and announce how to enter to win a luxury hotel stay and roundtrip airfare to Maui.
Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260205

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Kirkland library experts Meredith Selfon and Amy Faulkner give us the inside scoop on local library resources that might surprise you, from Mandarin story times and crafternoons to snagging bestsellers and accessing newspapers from around the globe.  We also learn the importance of donating blood, why practicing a fire escape plan is critical for saving lives, and how to help kids through the LINKS program. Plus, we look ahead to the next council meeting and highlight fun upcoming events.
Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260129