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"At The Pavillion Park Movies" - with David Goehner (Episode 58: 7/1/2025) Jul 01, 2025

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The summer of 2025 offers another season to enjoy some free outdoor movies in Liberty Lake. So, this episode not only offers you a rundown of which movies will be playing in 2025, but also some details about the cast (including several Star Wars alumni!), interesting production facts, plus as some quick reviews. Which movies get a "thumbs up"? Listen to find out!

"Summer's Activities for 2025!" - with Mickael Stevens (Episode 57: 6/23/2025) Jun 23, 2025

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Here's the rundown on the big activities coming from the City of Liberty Lake for the summer of 2025! City Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens brings you the details on the great events that will happen at local parks and elsewhere, including the differences with some annual favorites such as Barefoot in the Park, and the 4th of July lineup. Plus, he's got the information about the newly added online process for reserving facilities for your private events in the city's parks.

"Sports from Skyhawks for Liberty Lake's Kids" - with Mario Williams & Shereen Brewster (Episode 56: 6/5/2025) Jun 05, 2025

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The Skyhawks Sports programs have attracted kids to Liberty Lake's parks as well as sites such as the HUB Sports Center and local school gyms for several years. With a lot of summer sessions soon starting up, delve into the offerings, operations, and history of these youth sports activities. We hand the microphones to a couple of Skyhawks staff members who provide the answers to a lot of the questions you may have had about their recreational opportunities.

"Liberty Lake's Memorial Day Tradition" - with Bobby Wiese (Episode 55: 5/13/2025) May 14, 2025

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Bobby Wiese of the Liberty Lake Centennial Rotary Club takes you through the annual Memorial Day weekend community activities at Pavillion Park. Learn all the details about the annual community breakfast that benefits Northwest Honor Flight, the Memorial Day ceremony with special guest speakers and the Fairchild Air Force Base Honor Guard, the weekend-long Luminary Tribute, and even a little background about the Fallen Heroes Circuit Course that is set up throughout Liberty Lake's outdoor public sites. And, be sure to stay listening through the usual ending theme song on this one!

"Cybersecurity Safeguards for Liberty Lakers" - with Evan O'Malley (Episode 54: 4/29/2025) Apr 30, 2025

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Protect yourself against some online scams and learn how to boost the security of your computer passwords in this useful-for-all conversation with Evan O'Malley, who oversees the technology services for Liberty Lake's city operations. In addition to those tips, Evan also explains how it is that he's City Hall's I.T. guy ... without really being a City Hall employee...!

"The City Council's Newcomer, Linda Ball" - with Linda Ball (Episode 53 - 4/11/2025) Apr 11, 2025

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For our first-ever City Council-focused Q&A, we bring you a visit with the group's newest member, Linda Ball, for a conversation all about her background as well as her experiences in running for office for the first time and learning the ropes throughout the initial year of her new role. Plus, we carve out some time for Linda to talk about her favorite bands and concerts!

"The Parks & Arts Commission's City Gallery" - with Nancy Hill and Laura Frank (Episode 52: 3/31/2025) Mar 31, 2025

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Did you know that much of the public art you see in Liberty Lake had its start with the city's Parks and Arts Commission? Nancy Hill and Laura Frank from that group walk you through some of the sights that you can find in the city's parks -- and elsewhere -- that had their start with the Parks and Arts Commission. And, they have the details on some of the new additions that will be added to Liberty Lake's visual landscape during 2025.

"The Public Works Director Goes Public!" - with Public Works director Ben Turner (Episode 51: 3/11/2025) Mar 11, 2025

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Meet Liberty Lake's first-ever Public Works director, Ben Turner. In this Q&A, Ben offers some details about work-related topics such as the city's new frost cameras and the 2024 Appleway upgrade project, as well as some things about his previous career in the Navy, his current-day hobby with Legos, and even an insight about something you've probably wondered regarding his hometown of The Dalles, Oregon.

"Remembering Our Reporter, Craig Howard" - with Ben Wick (Episode 50: 2/23/2025) Feb 23, 2025

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For our 50th episode, we present a special appreciation of the life and contributions of longtime community news reporter Craig Howard, as told through the remembrances of "Liberty Lake Splash" owner Ben Wick.

"Coming in 2025 from Recreation and Community Development" - with Mickael Stevens and Lisa Key (Episode 49: 2/11/2025) Feb 12, 2025

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We wrap of our preview of the new and expanded programs and services coming to Liberty Lake during 2025 with Recreation coordinator Mickael Stevens talking about some of the activities that are planned for this year, including a couple of changes with reservations for city park facilities. Then, Lisa Key of the newly named Community Development department offers details about the city's new comprehensive plan, the upcoming process to change the city's sign code, and a few specifics on local development projects. PLUS: Some initial details about the new restaurant that will be coming to the Trailhead Golf Course facility this year!

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