This Week in Kirkland

Send us Fan Mail Kirkland Police Commander Melissa Petrichor and Lieutenant Dave Quiggle join us to challenge common misconceptions about police recruitment, explore the unexpected backgrounds that can make someone a great officer, and share how to get started at the Kirkland Police Department. Plus, we're talking reindeer, turkeys, sweeping superheroes, winter driving, basketball, and plenty more happening around Kirkland. Check it out. Show notes: www.kirklandwa.gov/podcast

Send us Fan Mail Folks, you heard it here first: The NE 85th Street Station Area officially has a new name! No spoilers here — you’ll have to listen to the episode to learn more. Plus, get the lowdown on tons of upcoming events like the Turkey Trot, the next Conversations with Council, recycling events, a gun safety class, and Small Business Saturday. We also share how you can help plant baby trees around Kirkland and even get $500 for trees on your own property. Check it out. Show notes: www...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mo...

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...

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