The City of Kirkland used its July 24 podcast to highlight several summer programs and services: a new printed newsletter called the Kirklander, plans for an inaugural International Night Market on Aug. 13, expanded park‑ranger staffing, community emergency training enrollment, and public guidance on e‑bikes.
Hosts said the Kirklander, a twice‑yearly printed newsletter, will be mailed to residents and includes city updates, safety tips and event listings; the podcast encouraged residents to use the newsletter's QR code to provide feedback. The city asked for vendors, performers, artists, nonprofits and volunteers to help run the International Night Market at Houghton Park and Play on Saturday, Aug. 13.
On emergency preparedness, the podcast said the Office of Emergency Management will staff an informational booth at the August 8 farmers market to give simple preparedness tips and prizes. Jen Davis Hayes said CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training is enrolling now for a session in late September that will teach practical disaster response skills.
Hosts also highlighted public guidance about classes of electric cycles, directing listeners to kirklandwa.gov/ebikes for details on which devices are allowed on bike lanes and which require licensing, registration and helmets. The city promoted new seasonal and full‑time park rangers—Scott, Bella, Rory, Tanner and Lucas—and invited residents to say hello when they see them in parks.
In operations announcements, the podcast said the next regular Kirkland City Council meeting will move from Tuesday to Wednesday, Aug. 6 because National Night Out falls on the council’s usual Tuesday slot. The city also noted a safety precaution at Peter Kirk Park: a small number of aging poplar trees near the ball field are scheduled for removal on Aug. 4, weather permitting, and staff plan to replace removed trees at a 3:1 ratio elsewhere in the park.
The hosts directed listeners to show notes and city web pages for links and registration information. The podcast did not announce new funding amounts or regulatory changes for these programs.