This Week in Kirkland

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Get $100 to Talk Yard Care - May 14, 2026 May 14, 2026

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Host Jim Lopez and podcast regulars David Wolbrecht and Nate Gettleman give the rundown on what Kirklanders need to know this week. We provide a brief recap of the recent Community Appreciation event, announce Kirkland’s next Fire Chief, alert listeners about a phishing scam, share summer safety tips, and preview the next council meeting. Plus, we learn all about a chance to share yard care insights and look ahead to upcoming events like Clean Sweep and the 7 Hills of Kirkland Bike Ride.

Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260514

Your Garage Called: It Wants You to Visit This Free Recycling Event - May 7, 2026 May 07, 2026

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We’re joined by Rukia Yosif, Environmental Education and Outreach Coordinator for the City of Kirkland, to talk about the popular Spring Recycling Collection Event and how residents can make the most of it. We celebrate the return of the Celebrate Kirkland Parade, explain new school zone speed limit signs, share bike safety tips ahead of Bike Everywhere Day, recap the May 5 City Council meeting, and spotlight Wildfire Awareness Month. Plus, we cover the NE 85th Street interchange opening, a gun safety class, the Kirkland Heat Pump Workshop, Green Kirkland volunteer opportunities, Bloodworks Northwest’s Oahu giveaway, and upcoming events like the Downsize and Declutter workshop and the Crabby Old Pharts Pea Patch ribbon cutting.

Show notes: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260507

Free Leak Inspections and $250 to Fix Your Car - April 30, 2026 Apr 30, 2026

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We’re joined by Ryean-Marie Tuomisto, Water Quality Program Coordinator for the City of Kirkland to get the scoop on free vehicle leak inspections and why they are so important for keeping our lakes and streams clean. We learn why the fire stations are glowing red, put the call out for a deep water exercise instructor, hear about honors for Kirkland’s International Night Market, boost Bike Everywhere Day, and share how to win a trip to Oahu by donating blood. Plus, we preview the next council meeting and other upcoming events like the Downsize and Declutter workshop and the Spring Recycling Event.

Show notes: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260430

A Night of Gratitude, Community, Surprises, and Prizes - April 23, 2026 Apr 23, 2026

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Special Projects Coordinator Kate Ryan dons her “guest hat” to paint a vivid picture of what to expect at the upcoming State of the City and Community Appreciation Night. We talk about what’s next for the Houghton Park and Play, how you can help with mowing safety, give a shout out to animal services, and share how to get pre-approved ADU plans. Plus, we recap the latest council meeting and tee up events like Conversations with Council, Junk in the Trunk, the spring recycling collection event, and the Senior Council Annual Art Show.

Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260423

Why Kirkland’s Senior Art Show Is a Must-See - April 16, 2026 Apr 16, 2026

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We explore art, emotion, inspiration, and the world with Kirkland Senior Council member and Senior Art Show organizer, Scott Emmons along with past art show winners, Heather Ebey and Kathy Coart. We learn all about submitting art and viewing the Senior Art Show, tourism grants, a new website for police jobs, work zone safety, booster seats, and what’s on the next council meeting agenda. Plus, we preview oodles of great events including the annual spring plant sale, Conversations with Council, Junk in the Trunk, Community Appreciation Night, and the spring recycling collection event.

Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260416

Don’t Miss the Scoop on Free Ice Cream - April 9, 2026 Apr 09, 2026

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We sit down with Molly Moon Neitzel ahead of her ice cream shop’s opening in downtown Kirkland. Plus, we discuss tips for safer driving, removing trees on your property, and how to save time and money on ADUs.

Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260409

Bingo! How One Kirkland School Could Win Over $2,000 - April 2, 2026 Apr 02, 2026

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We’re joined by Eva Odderson and Tanushri Goyal with Sustainability Ambassadors who lay down the facts on school commute carbon emissions and provide winning tips for Transit Bingo. We also talk about Conversations with Council, appreciate our volunteers, announce life-saving training, and share ideas for burglary prevention. Plus, we preview the next council meeting and look forward to the the Kiwanis egg hunt, drive-in Mufasa, and Green Kirkland Partnership stewardship events.

Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260402

Free Trip to Hawaii? How to Win a Dream Vacation - March 26, 2026 Mar 26, 2026

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We share the mic with Karen Dawson, Community Engagement Liaison with Bloodworks Northwest, who busts myths about donating blood and explains how we can all be winners. Plus, we celebrate improvements to the Totem Lake Urban Center, dig into Earth Month, talk clean sweeps, and tee up “This Night in Kirkland.” Plus, we share upcoming events like the Parks Job Fair and Coffee with a Cop.

Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260326

Kirkland Youth Talk AI, E-bikes, and No-Bake Cheesecake - March 19. 2026 Mar 19, 2026

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We are joined by members of the Kirkland Youth Council, Layan Sattout and Devan Harbani, to learn all about the upcoming Youth Summit and what’s on the minds of Kirkland teens. We also put feelers out for a new fire chief, get festive about Fix a Leak Week, and provide a heads up about the Houghton Transfer Station. Plus, we recap the most recent council meeting and talk about Station Area Plan zoning, more Metro in Kirkland, ST3 updates, and upcoming events.

Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260319

Release the Green with 4,700 of Your Neighbors + Win a Trip to Oahu - March 12, 2026 Mar 12, 2026

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We are joined by Leslie Myers, Clean Energy Product Manager with PSE who energizes us over the Green Power Challenge. We also share how to throw out that old couch, put feelers out for parade planners, talk FIFA, and celebrate Kirkland firefighters’ successful stair climb to raise money for a good cause. Plus, we preview the next council meeting and give a rundown of March events like the Shamrock Run, Coffee with a Cop, Conversations with Council, Kirkland Pitch, and the Kirkland Parks Job Fair.

Shownotes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast#20260312

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