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"Liberty Lake's Bloomsday Perennial" - with runner Brian Kenna (Episode 78: 4/23/2026) Apr 23, 2026

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In commemoration of the 50th running of the big Spokane Bloomsday race, meet the one resident of Liberty Lake who has done 'em all ... EVERY year! Brian Kenna shares his memories about being among the 1,200-plus people who were part of the first staging of Bloomsday, as well as a few of his favorite highlights from the event's past decades, a lot of insights about what it means to be one of the Bloomsday Perennials ... and what he's done with all of those finisher T-shirts!

"Springtime Yard & Planting Tips for Liberty Lake" - with city horticulturist Dan Maus (Episode 77: 4/15/2026) Apr 15, 2026

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Dan Maus, the city's urban forestry supervisor, re-emerges for the spring and provides another season's collection of tips for your outdoor plants and trees as the warmer weather begins. Plus, he dispels 5 misconceptions that people often have about trees. (And, yes, we play some of the Dan Maus theme song again!)

"Teeing Up at Trailhead with Ty" - with Ty Burns (Episode 76: 3/26/2026) Mar 27, 2026

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Ty Burns, the golf shop supervisor and one of the assistant pros at Trailhead Golf Course, fills you in on a trio of the special offerings at the local recreation site: The indoor game simulators, the men's and ladies' clubs, and ... glow golf! Plus, you'll learn a bit about Ty's background during our opening round of minutes in this installment's Q&A.

"Remembering Former Mayor Shane Brickner" - with Brian Asmus (Episode 75: 3/10/2026) Mar 10, 2026

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Shane Brickner served as Liberty Lake's mayor throughout 2020 -- which was his personal highlight among his community contributions that also involved several years as a volunteer officer with the LLPD as well as two full terms on the City Council. For this episode, retired chief Brian Asmus of the Liberty Lake Police Department sits at the microphone to share some of his professional and personal recollections of the city's former mayor, who passed away in November of 2025 at the age of 50. And, we close this show with Mayor Brickner's opening comments after being sworn in at the City Council meeting of Jan. 5, 2020.

"The City Hall Reception FAQ Show" - with Tait Garcia (Episode 74: 2/26/2026) Feb 27, 2026

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What are the most frequently asked questions people ask at the Liberty Lake City Hall reception counter? Tait Garcia, the person behind that window, provides you the questions -- and their answers -- in this installment of the show. Plus, you'll learn a little bit about Tait's role as the point person at City Hall. Among the questions covered here: Does City Hall have maps or guides of the Liberty Lake area? Can City Hall set up utilities for your home? How can you get involved with city events as a vendor? Can you rent space inside City Hall for an event? Can you get a vehicle license or driver's license at City Hall? Does City Hall offer services for people who are unhouse or seeking public assistance? Does City Hall sell Inland Empire Paper passes? And can you get a pet license at City Hall?

"The Liberty Lake Seahawks Show!" - with Kyle Dixon (Episode 73: 2/3/2026) Feb 04, 2026

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Celebrate the 50th season of our Northwest's Seattle Seahawks and their 4 Super Bowl appearances through this conversation with Seahawks superfan Kyle Dixon (who also happens to be the Finance director at Liberty Lake City Hall)! Kyle provides an essential primer on some of the greatest past and present players for the Seahawks, and takes you through his mental playbook of the team's previous Super Bowl appearances. Whether you're a devoted part of the 12 Man Legion or recently joining for the Super Bowl bandwagon, you'll enjoy and learn a lot from this one (plus, we have a little bit of fun with our usual podcast format)!

"A Look Into Flock Cameras" - with LLPD Chief Damon Simmons (Episode 72: 1/28/2026) Jan 29, 2026

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Police Chief Damon Simmons widens the lens for you about the license plate-reading resources known as Flock cameras. What do they do, and what do they -not- do? How are they used, and how are they -not- used? Listen in and learn more about this public safety tool.

"What's Coming from the City's Budget in 2026?" - with city administrator Mark McAvoy (Episode 71: 1/12/2026) Jan 13, 2026

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City administrator Mark McAvoy guides you through some of the new or enhanced services and programs that you'll be seeing in Liberty Lake as part of the city's 2026 budget. You'll hear about expansions to the city's police department, upcoming public arts projects, a preview of Liberty Lake's 25th birthday celebration, plans for street projects and the city's sidewalk master plan, park and golf improvements, and more. Plus, you'll find out about some of the improvements YOU can help add during 2026 by using the new "Make A Request" button.

"Welcome Back to the City Council, Hugh Severs!" - with Hugh Severs (Episode 70: 12/23/2025) Dec 23, 2025

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Previous Liberty Lake City Council member Hugh Severs was reappointed to the group in December of 2025, following a 4-year hiatus. In this episode, Hugh talks about his personal background, including being a young councilman during his initial 8 years, why he decided to apply for the vacancy that opened up just before the November 2025 election, and whatever else emerges from the grab bag of questions in our "Lightning Round"!

"Porch Pirates" - with LLPD Officer Kyle Fritz (Episode 69: 12/3/2025) Dec 03, 2025

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Officer Kyle Fritz of the Liberty Lake Police Department offers m-a-n-y tips on what you can do to prevent the theft of packages delivered to your home. He also offers recommendations about home surveillance equipment you might want to consider getting, what to do if you become a victim of porch pirates, and even how to prevent property theft from your car.

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