This week Jim, Sue, and David invite you to an open house on the future of Houghton Village. Plus, participate in National Night Out. Sign up for an emergency preparedness course. Upcoming at City Council. Update on the City's network disruption. Hot weather and pet safety reminders. Electrical safety tips. Upcoming recycling event. Outdoor Summer Movie series is back. Summer Concert Series gets national recognition. Special guest: Councilmember Penny Sweet shares about woodworking, scooters, and her tenure on the City Council!

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This week Jim and David give an update on the City's network disruption. Plus, National Night Out's coming up.  How to vote in the Teen Union Building design contest.  A recap of the July 2 Council meeting.  Highlighting some major milestones for Cascade Water Alliance, the Regional Crisis Response Agency, and Amazon's Project Kuiper.  Beach updates.  Summer sun and pet safety tips.  Heads up on Fall Pee Wee soccer registration. Special guest (sorta): Communications Program Manager David Wolbrecht runs through the current draft of the upcoming community building process to crowdsource a City flag.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David talk Fourth of July details. Plus, tips for home burglary prevention. Reminders on how to practice safe swimming. A preview of the City Council meeting. Sign up for disaster training through Community Emergency Response Training. Lithium Ion battery safety tips. Upcoming events. Special guest: Mayor Kelli Curtis tells what it's like to be Mayor of Kirkland and her mission to get the community involved.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David announce the latest beach closure. Submit a design for KTUB. Save the date for Junior League Softball World Series. Get active and meet community at Houghton Park and Play. Try out Metro Flex. Bring Your Own Cup for a chance at a prize. Special guest: Maryke Burgess, Recreation Supervisor, invites all to the Celebrate Kirkland Fourth of July Parade!

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This week Jim, Kate, and David enthusiastically announce the Lake St reopening. Plus, beach closure updates. City Council Meeting preview. News on our newest Park Rangers. Tips for Pet Preparedness Month go kits. Praise for National Arborists Day. Congratulations for Kirkland Fire Department Honors. A recap of the annual Pride Event. A shout out for the Kirkland Youth Ambassadors' video. A reminder for the upcoming City Holiday Closure. The latest at I-405/NE 85th St Interchange. Special guest: Tiffany Trombley, Neighborhood Resource Officer, shares a wonderful hands-on opportunity for our youth as a Kirkland Cadet.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David showcase our Fire Engine Push-In Ceremony. Take a survey to improve our Pet License Program. A City Council Meeting recap. Tips for CPR & AED Awareness week. Kick off to the Juanita Friday Market. Check out the Senior Art Show. Learn the latest at I-405/NE 85th St Interchange at a quarterly project meeting. Special guest: Erika Mascorro, DEIB Manager, shares culture inclusive events to look forward to this June!

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This week Jim, Kate, and David unveil the new Raven Way. Plus, roundabout safety tips. Get assistance with utilities. Wrapping up Building Safety Month. Upcoming at City Council. Highlights from the Surface Water Utility Annual Report. Tips to be fire-wise. Celebrate Pride Month at our June 7 event, donate blood, and other upcoming events. Special guest: Robert Hezlep, market manager for Juanita Friday Market shares what to look forward to this market season!

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This week Jim and Kate announce we are now an award-winning podcast! A reminder about our community survey. Apply to participate in the Celebrate Kirkland parade – and apply for a float grant. A recap on our latest City Council Meeting. Special thanks to our Emergency Medical Services as we recognize EMS Week. A survey to be part of Sound Transit’s upcoming stations’ name picking. Summer fun with our Farmers Markets. Finding your voice in Building Safety Month Week Four. An announcement for our upcoming Memorial Day closure. Special guest, and Hometown Hero finalist: Renee Cox, Crisis Responder Supervisor, provides insight on the impact of our Regional Crisis Response.

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This week Jim, Kate, and David thank all who attended Community Appreciation Night. Tell us what matters most to you in our open survey. Celebrate Bike Everywhere Day. Look ahead to the next Council meeting. Observe National Peace Officers Memorial Day. Read about a KPD crime spree arrest. Learn up on Building Safety Month. Join a clean up event. Practice safe boating and paddling, and more. Special guest: Kate Schmiett, Environmental Education Specialist, talks all about the new Natural Yard Care Ambassador Program. 

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This week Jim and David invite everyone to the Grand Opening of Fire Station 27! Some safety tips on our waterfront parks and beaches. Another free CPR class at Fire Station 22. Two shoutouts to important behind the scenes public service professions. A recap of the City Council Meeting. Some helpful insight on using transit. Tips on bike theft prevention. A reminder of our Spring Recycling Event and Community Appreciation Night. Special Guest: Kurt Aldworth, Building Official, educates us on the importance of building safety.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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