This Week in Kirkland

Latest Episodes:

Hot off the Press: Inside 'The Kirklander' - October 29, 2026 Oct 29, 2026

Show notes

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

A Conversation with Kirkland PD: CSU Edition - October 22, 2025 Oct 22, 2026

Show notes

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 Oct 15, 2026

Show notes

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 Oct 08, 2026

Show notes

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 Oct 01, 2026

Show notes

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 Sep 24, 2026

Show notes

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 Sep 17, 2026

Show notes

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 Sep 10, 2026

Show notes

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 Sep 03, 2026

Show notes

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 Aug 27, 2026

Show notes

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

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected