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 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 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 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 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 compiles all of the fun conversations with kids at several of our summer events. 

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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: City Council Webpage

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

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 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 visitCity Council

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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:
Kenmore Farmer's Market on Facebook
Fore more information about the City of Woodinville Farmers Market:
Woodinville Farmer's Market on Facebook

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 Webpage

Civil Engineer, Terri talks all about culverts. 

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

For more information on maintaining the right-of-way, please visit:

Right-of-Way Maintenance Flyer

and

Right-of-Way Vegetation Flyer

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

For more information on sidewalks in the City, please visit:

Street & Sidewalks Webpage

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