Let's Talk Kenmore Wed, 13 May 2026 20:02:30 -0400 https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast en-us © 2026 Let's Talk Kenmore yes Kenmore, WA, USA 4cc1cc7c-516f-5aea-9f84-5b3aa06066e3 aclifton@kenmorewa.gov City of Kenmore episodic false Let’s Talk Kenmore is a lighthearted podcast aimed at connecting our listeners to their local government and demystifying the role of government in the city of Kenmore.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Government City of Kenmore aclifton@kenmorewa.gov https://storage.buzzsprout.com/tkqxjmw5mif1pcuzh297xo0uuxt4?.jpg Let's Talk Kenmore https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/let-s-talk-kenmore-podcast Amber Clifton Episode 26 - Police Chief Brandon Moen Episode 26 - Police Chief Brandon Moen In this episode, Amber talks with Police Chief, Brandon Moen. Chief Moen discusses his career path, the organizational structure of Kenmore PD, photo enforcement, and what the public can do to help foster a safe community. 

For more information you can visit the Kenmore PD webpage

Follow Kenmore PD on Facebook, X, and Next Door. 

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement please visit the King County Sheriff's career webpage. 

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with Police Chief, Brandon Moen. Chief Moen discusses his career path, the organizational structure of Kenmore PD, photo enforcement, and what the public can do to help foster a safe community. 

For more information you can visit the Kenmore PD webpage

Follow Kenmore PD on Facebook, X, and Next Door. 

If you are interested in a career in law enforcement please visit the King County Sheriff's career webpage. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-19130224 Mon, 11 May 2026 06:00:00 -0700 2407 full false Episode 25 - Housing Strategy Plan Episode 25 - Housing Strategy Plan In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides a thorough overview of Kenmore's Housing Strategy Plan, why the city is updating the current plan, and how the public can get involved. 

For more information on the Housing Strategy Plan - visit the city website

Learn more about Washington State Legislature Bill 1110, 1337 and 1220

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides a thorough overview of Kenmore's Housing Strategy Plan, why the city is updating the current plan, and how the public can get involved. 

For more information on the Housing Strategy Plan - visit the city website

Learn more about Washington State Legislature Bill 1110, 1337 and 1220

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-19127630 Tue, 05 May 2026 06:00:00 -0700 1610 1 25 full false Episode 24 - Waterfront Activities Episode 24 - Waterfront Activities In this episode, Amber chats with Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita provides great information about all of the opportunities to get out on the water this summer, youth camps and YMCA swim vouchers. 

For information on city recreation please visit the recreation webpage. 

For information on the YMCA swim vouchers

For information on the Kenmore Waterfront Fair

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita provides great information about all of the opportunities to get out on the water this summer, youth camps and YMCA swim vouchers. 

For information on city recreation please visit the recreation webpage. 

For information on the YMCA swim vouchers

For information on the Kenmore Waterfront Fair

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-18940327 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0700 1088 1 24 full false Episode 23 - Stormwater Management & Stream Protection Episode 23 - Stormwater Management & Stream Protection In this episode, Amber chats with the Surface Water Capital Projects Manager, Andrew Silvia. Andrew shares his vast knowledge of stormwater management and stream preservation and protection in the city of Kenmore. 

Information on the "Adopt a Drain" program can be found here. 

Information on Surface Water Capital Projects can be found here. 

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with the Surface Water Capital Projects Manager, Andrew Silvia. Andrew shares his vast knowledge of stormwater management and stream preservation and protection in the city of Kenmore. 

Information on the "Adopt a Drain" program can be found here. 

Information on Surface Water Capital Projects can be found here. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-18670544 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0800 2621 full false Episode 22 - Career Growth in Kenmore: From Intern to Engineer Episode 22 - Career Growth in Kenmore: From Intern to Engineer In this episode, Amber talks with Civil Engineer, Lucas Fowler. Lucas first came to the city as an intern from the University of Washington and after graduation decided that the City of Kenmore was where he wanted to be. 

If you are interested in interning or working for the City of Kenmore, please visit kenmorewa.gov/jobs. The city also offers volunteer opportunities which can be found at kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with Civil Engineer, Lucas Fowler. Lucas first came to the city as an intern from the University of Washington and after graduation decided that the City of Kenmore was where he wanted to be. 

If you are interested in interning or working for the City of Kenmore, please visit kenmorewa.gov/jobs. The city also offers volunteer opportunities which can be found at kenmorewa.gov/our-city/volunteer-programs

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-18578618 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800 1411 full false Episode 21 - City Manager - Teri Killgore Episode 21 - City Manager - Teri Killgore In this episode, Amber sits down with new City Manager, Teri Killgore. Teri shares her career path that brought her to Kenmore, and what she has learned and loves about the community. 

]]> In this episode, Amber sits down with new City Manager, Teri Killgore. Teri shares her career path that brought her to Kenmore, and what she has learned and loves about the community. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-18443899 Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0800 1474 full false Episode 20 - Kenmore Senior Center Episode 20 - Kenmore Senior Center In this episode, Amber chats with Pasha Mohajerjasbi, Program Coordinator, Kenmore Senior Center, about her impressive career and all of the things the senior center has to offer. 

To learn more about the Kenmore Senior Center click here. 

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with Pasha Mohajerjasbi, Program Coordinator, Kenmore Senior Center, about her impressive career and all of the things the senior center has to offer. 

To learn more about the Kenmore Senior Center click here. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-18024527 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0700 1472 1 20 full false Episode 19 - Kids of Kenmore Episode 19 - Kids of Kenmore In this episode, Amber compiles all of the fun conversations with kids at several of our summer events. 

]]> In this episode, Amber compiles all of the fun conversations with kids at several of our summer events. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17743278 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0700 2393 1 19 full false Episode 18 - Master Gardeners Episode 18 - Master Gardeners In this episode, Amber chats with master gardener Sharon O' Grady. Sharon provides all of the information you will need to get involved in the Master Gardener's Program here in Kenmore. 

To sign up for the Master Gardener's program, click here. 

To learn more about Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way and about Atsuko Gibson, click here. 

Sharon O'Grady can be reached at: krhodypark@gmail.com






]]> In this episode, Amber chats with master gardener Sharon O' Grady. Sharon provides all of the information you will need to get involved in the Master Gardener's Program here in Kenmore. 

To sign up for the Master Gardener's program, click here. 

To learn more about Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way and about Atsuko Gibson, click here. 

Sharon O'Grady can be reached at: krhodypark@gmail.com






]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17743236 Fri, 29 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0700 783 1 18 full false Episode 17 - Oktoberfest Episode 17 - Oktoberfest In this episode, Amber chats with Sandra Lee, Executive Director of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, and Jason Parker owner of Copperworks Distilling. Sandra and Jason provide all the details about the upcoming Oktoberfest. 


For more information about Kenmore's Oktoberfest, please visit findkenmore.org

Check out Copperworks Distilling

To see other work being done by the Bothell Kenmore Chambers

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with Sandra Lee, Executive Director of the Bothell Kenmore Chamber of Commerce, and Jason Parker owner of Copperworks Distilling. Sandra and Jason provide all the details about the upcoming Oktoberfest. 


For more information about Kenmore's Oktoberfest, please visit findkenmore.org

Check out Copperworks Distilling

To see other work being done by the Bothell Kenmore Chambers

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17705950 Wed, 20 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0700 1828 1 17 full false Episode 16 - Kenmore Heritage Society Episode 16 - Kenmore Heritage Society In this episode, Amber talks with the Kenmore Heritage Society President, Marella Alejandrino. Marella details the origins of the Heritage Society and all of the great work that they do in the community.

To learn more about Kenmore Heritage Society including how to volunteer and to check out the 2023 photo contest winner please visit the Kenmore Heritage Society webpage

To purchase the Kenmore Heritage Society book "Kenmore By The Lake"

To further explore Kenmore's history click here.

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with the Kenmore Heritage Society President, Marella Alejandrino. Marella details the origins of the Heritage Society and all of the great work that they do in the community.

To learn more about Kenmore Heritage Society including how to volunteer and to check out the 2023 photo contest winner please visit the Kenmore Heritage Society webpage

To purchase the Kenmore Heritage Society book "Kenmore By The Lake"

To further explore Kenmore's history click here.

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17636800 Fri, 08 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0700 1087 1 16 full false Episode 15 - PROS Plan Episode 15 - PROS Plan In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides some great information about the Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Space Plan in Kenmore and instructs the community on how to get involved.

The online survey for the PROS Plan can be found here. 

Information about the PROS Plan open house can be found here. 

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with Principal Planner, Todd Hall. Todd provides some great information about the Parks, Recreation and Outdoor Space Plan in Kenmore and instructs the community on how to get involved.

The online survey for the PROS Plan can be found here. 

Information about the PROS Plan open house can be found here. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17526031 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0700 1501 1 15 full false Episode 14 - Summer Water Activities Episode 14 - Summer Water Activities In this episode, Amber chats with Kenmore's Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita discusses all of the fun waterfront activities happening in Kenmore this summer. 

Kenmore Recreation Webpage

Tl’ awh-ah-dees Park: Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC)  (dragon boats, outrigger boats, etc.) 

 Rhododendron Park: Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC)  (youth and adult rowing clubs and summer camps)

 Rhododendron Park: Northshore Crew Rowing Team website via IHS site; (high school crew for Northshore School District students) (their insta: https://www.instagram.com/inglemoorcrew/?hl=en)

 Log Boom Park: WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle & Surf (kayak, canoe, hydrobike, paddle boards, etc. rentals/reservations)

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with Kenmore's Recreation Program Supervisor, Maurita Colburn. Maurita discusses all of the fun waterfront activities happening in Kenmore this summer. 

Kenmore Recreation Webpage

Tl’ awh-ah-dees Park: Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center (KWAC)  (dragon boats, outrigger boats, etc.) 

 Rhododendron Park: Kenmore Community Rowing Club (KCRC)  (youth and adult rowing clubs and summer camps)

 Rhododendron Park: Northshore Crew Rowing Team website via IHS site; (high school crew for Northshore School District students) (their insta: https://www.instagram.com/inglemoorcrew/?hl=en)

 Log Boom Park: WhatsSup Stand Up Paddle & Surf (kayak, canoe, hydrobike, paddle boards, etc. rentals/reservations)

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17392082 Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0700 1216 1 14 full false Episode 13 - Climate Action Plan Episode 13 - Climate Action Plan In this episode, Amber chats with the Climate Action Program Manager, Nina Rasmussen. Nina explains the community priorities for the climate action plan and provides tips on how the community can help.

wa.switchison.org 

SolarizeKenmore.org 

]]> In this episode, Amber chats with the Climate Action Program Manager, Nina Rasmussen. Nina explains the community priorities for the climate action plan and provides tips on how the community can help.

wa.switchison.org 

SolarizeKenmore.org 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17273541 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 06:00:00 -0700 1679 1 13 full false Episode 12 - Parks & Streetscapes Episode 12 - Parks & Streetscapes In this episode, Amber gets a tour of Kenmore parks from our Parks & Streetscapes supervisor, Quinn Proffitt. Quinn shares his passion for beautifying the parks and some of his favorite spots in Kenmore.

Click here to learn about the Native American Story Pole in our town square. 

If you have a question, suggestion or concern about our parks please send us an email at communications@kenmorewa.gov. 




]]> In this episode, Amber gets a tour of Kenmore parks from our Parks & Streetscapes supervisor, Quinn Proffitt. Quinn shares his passion for beautifying the parks and some of his favorite spots in Kenmore.

Click here to learn about the Native American Story Pole in our town square. 

If you have a question, suggestion or concern about our parks please send us an email at communications@kenmorewa.gov. 




]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-17087432 Fri, 02 May 2025 10:00:00 -0700 4994 1 12 full false Episode 11 - Geocaching Adventure at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park Episode 11 - Geocaching Adventure at ƛ̕ax̌ʷadis Park In this episode, Amber sits down with UW faculty Dana Washington -  Program Manager, Community Engaged Learning along with Jason Frederick Lambacher, PhD and professor of The Art & Politics of Walking and Kenmore resident and Geocaching expert, Jeff Weaver to discuss the partnership with the City of Kenmore and UW Bothell students and the creation of the Adventure Lab.

If you would like to participate in the Adventure Lab, please visit

City of Kenmore/UW Bothell Student Adventure Lab

Additional information about the project can be found at:

Art & Politics of Walking class partners with City of Kenmore to create Geocaching project - School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

City News | City of Kenmore Washington - Spring 2025 Kenmore Quarterly Newsletter


 

]]> In this episode, Amber sits down with UW faculty Dana Washington -  Program Manager, Community Engaged Learning along with Jason Frederick Lambacher, PhD and professor of The Art & Politics of Walking and Kenmore resident and Geocaching expert, Jeff Weaver to discuss the partnership with the City of Kenmore and UW Bothell students and the creation of the Adventure Lab.

If you would like to participate in the Adventure Lab, please visit

City of Kenmore/UW Bothell Student Adventure Lab

Additional information about the project can be found at:

Art & Politics of Walking class partners with City of Kenmore to create Geocaching project - School of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences

City News | City of Kenmore Washington - Spring 2025 Kenmore Quarterly Newsletter


 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-16805871 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:00:00 -0700 2054 1 11 full false Episode 10 - What To Expect At City Council Meetings Episode 10 - What To Expect At City Council Meetings In this episode, Amber sits down with City Clerk, Anastasiya Warhol, and Deputy City Clerk, Michelle Kang. Anastasiya and Michelle provide an in depth explanation of what to expect at Kenmore's City Council Meetings. 


To learn more about our city council, please visit: https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council

To find out more about our coffee with council event, please visit:

https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2593/102?backlist=%2fgovernment%2fcity-council



]]> In this episode, Amber sits down with City Clerk, Anastasiya Warhol, and Deputy City Clerk, Michelle Kang. Anastasiya and Michelle provide an in depth explanation of what to expect at Kenmore's City Council Meetings. 


To learn more about our city council, please visit: https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council

To find out more about our coffee with council event, please visit:

https://www.kenmorewa.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/2593/102?backlist=%2fgovernment%2fcity-council



]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-16703949 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0800 1745 1 10 full false Episode 9 - KAPE Episode 9 - KAPE In this episode, Amber talks with City Traffic Engineer, Tobin Bennett-Gold and City Traffic Engineer Intern, Zeke Cohn, about the expansion of automated photo enforcement. 

For more information about the KAPE program please visit our KAPE Website

]]> In this episode, Amber talks with City Traffic Engineer, Tobin Bennett-Gold and City Traffic Engineer Intern, Zeke Cohn, about the expansion of automated photo enforcement. 

For more information about the KAPE program please visit our KAPE Website

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-16026509 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0700 1941 1 9 full false Episode 8 - Meet Your Mayor Episode 8 - Meet Your Mayor In this episode, Amber sits down with the Mayor of Kenmore, Nigel Herbig. Mayor Herbig discusses his path into local politics, and what he loves about Kenmore.

For more information on how to get involved with Kenmore's City Council, please visit https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council

]]> In this episode, Amber sits down with the Mayor of Kenmore, Nigel Herbig. Mayor Herbig discusses his path into local politics, and what he loves about Kenmore.

For more information on how to get involved with Kenmore's City Council, please visit https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/city-council

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-15546339 Wed, 07 Aug 2024 09:00:00 -0700 2137 1 8 full false Episode 7 - The Farmers Market Episode 7 - The Farmers Market Nicole Suarez, the City of Kenmore Interim Events and Communications Specialist and Torrey Edwards, President of the Woodinville Farmer's Market discuss the new partnership between the two markets. 


For more information about the City of Kenmore Farmers Market:
https://www.facebook.com/KenmoreFarmersMarket/
Fore more information about the City of Woodinville Farmers Market:
https://www.facebook.com/WoodinvilleFarmersMarket/

]]> Nicole Suarez, the City of Kenmore Interim Events and Communications Specialist and Torrey Edwards, President of the Woodinville Farmer's Market discuss the new partnership between the two markets. 


For more information about the City of Kenmore Farmers Market:
https://www.facebook.com/KenmoreFarmersMarket/
Fore more information about the City of Woodinville Farmers Market:
https://www.facebook.com/WoodinvilleFarmersMarket/

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-15157124 Wed, 29 May 2024 08:00:00 -0700 1384 1 7 full false Episode 6 - Middle Housing Episode 6 - Middle Housing Community Development Director, Debbie Bent, and Principal Planner, Todd Hall provide a thorough explanation of Middle Housing. What it is, why it's important and what middle housing means for the city of Kenmore.
 
Middle Housing Open House - 05/22/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-initiatives/middle-housing


]]> Community Development Director, Debbie Bent, and Principal Planner, Todd Hall provide a thorough explanation of Middle Housing. What it is, why it's important and what middle housing means for the city of Kenmore.
 
Middle Housing Open House - 05/22/2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
https://www.kenmorewa.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-initiatives/middle-housing


]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-15075896 Wed, 15 May 2024 12:00:00 -0700 1801 1 6 full false Episode 5 - Culverts Episode 5 - Culverts Civil Engineer, Terri talks all about culverts. 

]]> Civil Engineer, Terri talks all about culverts. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-15016730 Mon, 06 May 2024 05:00:00 -0700 1122 1 5 full false Episode 4 - Love Where You Live Episode 4 - Love Where You Live City of Kenmore's Communications Specialist, Lauren shares her experience and the data collected from the Love Where You Live project. 

The Love Where You Live Project | City of Kenmore Washington

]]> City of Kenmore's Communications Specialist, Lauren shares her experience and the data collected from the Love Where You Live project. 

The Love Where You Live Project | City of Kenmore Washington

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-14833853 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1089 1 4 full false Episode 3 - The Right-of-Way Episode 3 - The Right-of-Way City right-of-way inspector, Jarrett, explains right-of-way use and permit requirements in Kenmore. 

]]> City right-of-way inspector, Jarrett, explains right-of-way use and permit requirements in Kenmore. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-14833832 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1393 1 3 full false Episode 2 - Sidewalks Episode 2 - Sidewalks City Engineer, John, gives an overview on sidewalks in Kenmore. 

]]> City Engineer, John, gives an overview on sidewalks in Kenmore. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-14833813 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700 2328 1 2 full false Episode 1- Speed Limits Episode 1- Speed Limits City Traffic Engineer, Tobin, talks about speed limits in Kenmore. 

]]> City Traffic Engineer, Tobin, talks about speed limits in Kenmore. 

]]> City of Kenmore Buzzsprout-14833807 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0700 1662 1 1 full false