The Liberty Lake Deep Dive

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"The Origin of Mayor Cris Kaminskas" (Episode 28: 4/17/2024) Apr 18, 2024

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It's the first anniversary show of "The Liberty Lake Deep Dive" -- and we're celebrating the occasion by having Mayor Cris Kaminskas join the podcast! Cris shares the stories of how she came to Liberty Lake, how she became a member of the City Council, and why she decided to run for mayor. She also recalls her favorite activities in the roles she's had in local public service. All that and: What was it like being on City Council with her dad?

"The Cat Who Came To The City Council Meeting" - with a full batch of eyewitnesses! (Episode 27: 3/28/2024) Mar 28, 2024

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This is paws-itively our most entertaining and most different podcast episode ever! Here's the full story about the loud meowing cat that interrupted a Liberty Lake City Council meeting in February of 2023. It's a meandering tale about a meowing maurader whose intrusive antics not only led to a reunion via social media ... but also some national fame through media exposure that went national. This installment is about twice as long as most of our episodes, but we truly feel it provides 9 lives worth of audio amusement.

"LLPD's Officer of the Year for 2023" - with Officer Jordan Tuttle (Episode 26: 2/27/2024) Feb 27, 2024

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He grew up in Liberty Lake and, after less than a year with the department, he's the Liberty Lake Police Department's Officer of the Year for 2023. Meet Jordan Tuttle in wide-ranging Q&A about his work with the local police and how he got interested in law enforcement. And ... just how many people named "Jordan" are on the LLPD anyway?

"City Staff Members Who Are Beatles Fans!" (Episode 25: 2/5/2024) Feb 05, 2024

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Get to know some of your city's employees better during some fun conversations about the Fab Four in commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Beatles' British Invasion of America. Our guests: Planning and engineering technician Megan Edwards, city administrator Mark McAvoy, and librarian Mikayla Kittilstved along with some input from communications person David Goehner. Among the topics: Recent Beatles films, a home with a Beatles-decorated room, a trip to see a purported Beatles reunion, and a firsthand account of the 2022 Paul McCartney concert in Spokane.

"What's Coming in 2024: The 2024 Budget, Part 1" - with Kyle Dixon, Damon Simmons, and Jen Camp (Episode 23: 1/7/2024) Jan 26, 2024

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Get the details about some of the new and expanded services and programs are coming to Liberty Lake during 2024. This episode is the first to two installments that take a look into what's being funded under the city's 2024 budget. In this part, finance director Kyle Dixon, Police Chief Damon Simmons, and Operations & Maintenance director Jen Camp explain what the new Transportation Benefit District means for residents, what the addition of more Flock Camera devices will do for public safety, and some of the new things that will be happening with recreation services, plus other items from their individual areas.

"What's Coming in 2024: Inside the 2024 Budget, Part 2" - with Mark McAvoy, Jandy Humble, and Lisa Key (Episode 24: 1/26/2024) Jan 26, 2024

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It's part 2 of our look ahead at the new and expanded programs and services that are coming to the city's residents during 2024. In this installment, city administrator Mark McAvoy, library directory Jandy Humble, and planning and engineering director Lisa Key provide the details about enhancements to Trailhead Golf Course, the new Public Works Department, the design work for the new library, the "library of things" collection, the Town Square Park master plan, updates to the city's sign code, and a lot more.

"Games at the Library with Mikayla Kittilstved" (Episode 22: 12/31/2023) Dec 31, 2023

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Get to know Mikayla Kittilstved, who oversees the Teen and Adult Services at the Liberty Lake Municipal Library, in the 3rd part of our mini-series in which we introduce you to some of the city's staff through conversations about their favorite games they enjoy playing around the dining table at home. Plus for this one: Mikayla gives details about the new collection of tabletop games that were added to the library's collection of materials at the end of 2023 that you can check out and enjoy at your own home.

"Board Games with the Library's Georgette Rogers" (Episode 21: 12/28/2023) Dec 28, 2023

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Get to know Georgette Rogers of the Liberty Lake Municipal Library in the 2nd part of our mini-series in which we introduce you to members of the city's staff as they talk about their favorite indoor games to play during the wintertime. Georgette has some entertaining recollections about familiar classics you know such as Battleship, Monopoly Life, Pay Day, Tri-Ominos, and Scrabble. Plus: How many Monopoly properties could you buy in Liberty Lake?

"Playing Pictionary with HR Manager Heidi Workman" (Episode 20: 12/19/2023) Dec 20, 2023

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For the season of the winter holidays, we're bringing you a fun 3-part series in our podcast in which you'll get to know a few of Liberty Lake's city employees as they talk about ... board games! Player Number One for this episode is Human Resources manager Heidi Workman, as she rolls out some family tales about playing Pictionary.

"Winter Glow Spectacular!" - with Mark Saba (episode 19: 11/17/2023) Nov 17, 2023

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The Winter Glow Spectacular at Liberty Lake's Orchard Park is one of THE most amazing-to-the-eyes Christmas light displays in the entire region, and can be seen during Nov. 18-Jan. 1 for its 5th season this year. For this episode, Mark Saba of the Winter Glow Committee delves into the details on how this attraction is set up every year, what goes on in funding it, the work of the volunteers who make it happen, and numerous other details that visitors probably have never known about this vast and colorful walk-through display!

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