Best City Of Kirkland Podcasts (2025)

This week, in Litchfield, Maine, a woman tries to make a fresh start, with a new career, in a new town, to hopefully put her troubled teen son on a better path. Unfortunately, her son continues his behavior, until Mom decides that bringing some of his old friends to their new town might help him. Within two days, there's a horrible murder, with the…

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National Night Out Returns with Burgers, Badges, Block Parties ... and a Scooter? - July 10, 2025 34:45

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Send us a text Sgt. Karp joins to talk about National Night Out block parties and how you can invite firefighters, police officers, and City Councilmembers to join your neighborhood gathering. Plus, heads up on the southbound I405 full weekend closure, and other work around the NE 85th St and I405 area. Get out to Houghton Beach with the official r…

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Facebook Catfish Murders - Mountain City, Tennessee 2:58:21

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This week, in Mountain City, Tennessee, a wild story unfolds when local people begin talking bad about each other on social media. This escalates to the point that death threats are flying around between a young lady's family, and her former group of friends. In the end, two people are horribly killed, and it looks like the CIA may even be involved…

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Murder Soup - Cadiz, Kentucky 1:10:41

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This week, in Cadiz, Kentucky, an amazingly bloody quadruple murder scene seems like a miracle, when one survivor is left to tell the tale. He tells of a man, bursting into the home, and duct taping the inhabitants, then murdering three members of his family, until he finally wrestles the weapon away, and kills the intruder. Only, some parts of the…

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9 Favorite Moments from 100 episodes Plus July 4th Fun 25:48

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Send us a text 100th Episode look back with 9 standout stories, fan favorites, and the moments that made us laugh, learn, and love Kirkland even more. Plus, stay out of the water at Houghton Beach. Help guide policy and apply for the Planning Commission and Tourism Development Committee. Stay up to date with City Council. Get your recycling questio…

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Murder Is Life - Lancaster, Texas 2:47:25

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This week, in Lancaster, Texas, a brutal triple murder leaves detectives scrambling, but they don't know that the murderer, a dangerous man with a background of violence, had already been caught... and let go. When he is finally recaptured, he decides to confess, calling himself a "monster", but also decides to confess to many more murders, one of …

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City Council Meeting - Jul 01, 2025

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Bloody Headless Mess - Shakopee, Minnesota 1:12:54

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This week, in Shakopee, Minnesota, a crazy scene unfolds, when witnesses see a man removing a headless body from his car... in the middle of an intersection. He makes an insane excuse that somehow, he beheaded his wife, by accident, but it's obvious that more is going on. The killer has had mental problems for a while, including believing that his …

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The Free Kit Your Business Might Need One Day (But Doesn’t Know Exists) 31:51

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Send us a text Cheryl Hendrix from LWSD and Ryean-Marie from the City share how you can snag a free spill kit and join the clean water movement, just like our local schools. Plus, stay out of the water at Houghton Beach for at least one week. Celebrate the new playground at Everest Park. Know the rules around campaign election signs. Get all the de…

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Creepy Killer Motives - Wakefield, Massachusetts 2:58:08

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This week, in Wakefield, Massachusetts, when two people are shockingly murdered, it leads detectives down a rabbit hole of mystery, with enemies, business associates, and even possible mafia connections. They end up settling on a much more personal, and nasty motive, all stemming from having fun times, at a lake house. It's a twisted story, filled …

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Kinky Cut Up Murder Insanity - Green Bay, Wisconsin 1:13:25

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This week, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, one of the craziest stories, in recent history. A woman, with a strange past, gets together with her ex-boyfrined, while her husband is in prison. They have a drug fueled good time, until she decides that she doesn't want to stop choking him, during an intimate time. Police end up finding parts of him, scattered …

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$60K Up For Grabs for Events in Kirkland - June 19, 2025 29:23

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Send us a text Jen Davis Hayes, the City’s new Economic Development Manager, tells you the what, the when, and the how to turn your idea into Kirkland’s next big event. Plus, don't set off fireworks this fourth of July. Save the date for National Night Out. Stay up to date with City Council meetings. Trim your vegetation and trees the right way. Wa…

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Serial Butcher Killer - Parkersburg, West Virginia 2:59:35

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This week , in Parkersburg, West Virginia, what looks like a simple drug murder, at first, turns out to be anything but that. It turns out to be the work of a psychotic serial killer, who loves nothing more than cutting people into pieces, and even leaving heads displayed for maximum effect. He commits many more murders, and when he's finally caugh…

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City Council Meeting - Jun 17, 2025

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Death Of The Dog Lady - Bellevue, Iowa 1:12:12

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This week, in Bellevue, Iowa, a woman is horribly murdered, at her own business, just as she arrived for work. Her call to 911 recorded her last moments, and a name, that she screams out in terror. With all the evidence, including post-it notes, pointing at one man, he goes on the run. A manhunt ensues, with police worried that his survival skills …

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Up to $8,600 in Energy Rebates to Help You Beat the Heat 29:14

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Send us a text David Barnes saves you thousands as you upgrade to beat the heat. Plus, apply for a tourism grant. Take a Recycle Right Pledge and enter to win a free month of garbage services. Submit your group for a stipend to perform at a community event. Place a pin on our map and tell us your traffic safety concerns. Stay up to date with City C…

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Murder By Moonlight - Chappaqua, New York 2:59:29

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This week, in Chappaqua, New York, a brutal murder sends this extremely upscsale area into a panic, with ideas of a shadowy killer, lurking in the darkness. But the real story makes people begin to look in their own homes for monsters, after a prominent attorney's family suffers what appears to be a violent tragedy, but what turned out to be a diab…

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Real Life Murder Songs - Farmville, Virginia 1:19:29

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This week, in Farmville, Virginia, four people are found, unrecognizably brutalized, in an otherwise quiet neighborhood. This leads detectives to the family's teenage daughter's online love interest, a "horrorcore" rapper, who came to visit, after dropping out of school, due to being picked on. Will he confess all the horrific details, or will he i…

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Learn the Code Phrase to Score a Free Juanita Friday Market Tote - June 5, 2025 27:07

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Send us a text Danielle Weese, Juanita Friday Market Manager, shares her favorite tips to make the most of your Juanita Friday Market visits. Plus, learn who the Celebrate Kirkland Grand Marshal is for 2025. Use this tool to park easy downtown. Stay up to date with City Council. Lend your voice to the Juanita Zoning Code amendments. Help save a lif…

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Angriest Serial Killer Around - Chester, Pennsylvania 2:59:22

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This week, in Chester, Pennsylvania, a young woman, who happens to be a college athlete, disappears into the night, after leaving a bar. Her car is found, by the side of the road, door open & radio on, but her terribly brutalized body isn't found until the next day, with strange burns & other awful outcomes. After clearing a very guilty looking sus…

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City Council Meeting - Jun 03, 2025

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Bigfoot Murder Conspiracy - Allen, Oklahoma 1:14:45

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This week, in Allen, Oklahoma, when two old friends decide to spend the day "noodling" (pulling fish from a mud hole, using only your hand), the day takes a sideways turn, when mystical forces intervene, specifically, Bigfoot. At least that's what the surviving friend claims. He saysd he only killed, so he could avoid being the victim of a conspira…

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$325 in Rebates to Save Water and Your Pocket Book - May 29, 2025 35:03

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Send us a text Gena Jain tells us how to save water and money this summer. Find out how Kirkland residents can grab free water-saving kits, score rebates, and pocket hundreds in savings—all while helping the planet. Plus, why not to feed the ducks. Take action now to join the 4th of July parade. Enter your cool car into the Cadet Benefit Car Show. …

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How to Age Smart, Stay Safe, and Be Heard in Kirkland - May 22, 2025 34:32

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Send us a text Special guests Ingrid Martin and Jack Staudt of the Senior Council share how older adults live well and stay connected in Kirkland. Plus, beach closure update. City Hall holiday closure update. Avoid a scam that is active in our area. Celebrate Public Works Week. Volunteer at Juanita Friday Market. RSVP for the 4th of July Veterans r…

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#599 - Madness Of A Murderous Maniac - Summerville, Georgia 3:03:54

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This week, in Summerville, Georgia, a maniac is on the loose, going on a rampage of violence. These acts range from running a man over, and attempting to invade a trailer home & stabbing one of the residents. This is nothing compared to what police find, when they finally set up a roadblock. What they find, is the most horrifying thing imaginable..…

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City Council Meeting - May 20, 2025

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#598 - Cookies Solve Murders - Stowe, Vermont 1:10:44

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This week, in Stowe, Vermont, a young woman trades in the corporate city life, to hopefully spend her time as a "ski bum" in the Vermont mountains, but disappears, while enjoying the outdoors. Her bike is left, leaning against a tree, while she was nowhere to be found. Eventually, detectives not only find her body, but figure a lot out, due to the …

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Chain Reaction - 7 Ways Biking Inspires a Connected Community - May 15, 2025 31:04

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Send us a text Blair Daly tells how Bike Everywhere Month is more than commuting and can connect a community. Plus, exchange your unwanted gun for a giftcard. Read your water quality report card. Bring Your Own Cup for that coffee refill and win prizes. Stay up to date on Council agendas. How to keep you and your bike safe. Join the 4th of July Cel…

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#597 - Talkative Serial Killer - Kellogg, Idaho 2:59:16

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This week, in Kellogg, Idaho, when a family is murdered in their home, it leads detectives on a frantic hunt for two more victims, in an attempt to save them from a vicious serial killer. The hunt lasts almost 2 months, as the hope of finding them alive, begins to fade. Will they be found alive? The killer turns out to have killed before, and even …

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#596 - Messy Methy Murder Conspiracy - Belle Fourche, South Dakota 1:12:44

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This week, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, a trip to a friend's house to buy some meth, turns into a horrifying three day session of brutality, when a man is duct taped, and seeming driven all over town, in the trunk of car. He's also stuffed into a tool box, among other atrocities. Several people witness this, and no one does anything to help. Eve…

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How Kirkland Celebrates July 4th and 3 Ways You Can Be Part of the Magic - May 8, 2025 38:00

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Send us a text How does Kirkland celebrate the 4th of July? It's more than flags and floats, it's a group art project, food trucks, and community karaoke! Ariana and Ami share all the details and offer ways for you to get involved. Plus, know what to expect with beach water testing season. Safety tips for dipping in the lake. Win prizes with Bike B…

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#595 - More Than A Family Feud - Quincy, Illinois 2:58:16

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This week, in Quincy, Illinois, when a "perfect couple" begin divorce proceedings, things are anything but perfect. They go back & forth with accusations & demands. This continues, until one of them is found, brutally murdered, in their own home. Could an off the cuff remark, on the gameshow "Family Feud" be a key to the whole thing, or is there mo…

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City Council Meeting - May 06, 2025

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#594 - Family Murder Spree - Chugiak, Alaska 1:11:11

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This week, in Chugiak, Alaska, a senseless murder is quickly solved, when one of the participants goes to police, and spills all the details. The problem is, this only leads to more murder, when the killers seek revenge on the one who squealed. An elaborate plan is hatched, among a family of criminals, leading to a huge explosion, and the wrong peo…

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You'll Never Guess Where the New Kalakala Art Sculpture Is Going - May 1, 2025 with Alisa Sargsyan 34:00

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Send us a text This week’s podcast is a true treat for your ears. Alisa Sargsyan—Chair of the Cultural Arts Commission (and classical pianist and amateur pool competitor)—gives the scoop on the latest public art project: a reimagined Kalakala. She also gives a podcast first: live piano performance! And good news! There’s a spot on the CAC for an ar…

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#593 - Jerry Springer Show Murder - Sarasota, Florida 2:54:05

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This week, in Sarasota, Florida, a love triangle explodes into a savagely horrible murder, after the trio end up on The Jerry Springer Show. These complicated relationships resulted in many days in court, and much police interaction. But it all finally comes to a head, when their episode of Jerry Springer airs, causing one of the lovers to get so a…

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#592 - Murder Texts Are Forever - Clifton, Arizona 1:12:59

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This week, in Clifton, Arizona, forgotten text messages solve the case, when a man is killed in what seems like an incident of road rage, until they discover that 14 shots were fired at the victim, leading detectives to believe that it's very personal. There are several suspects, including his fiance, who acted suspiciously & his ex-wife, who he wa…

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$5,500 in Yard Care Rebates You Might Be Missing Out On - Kate Schmiett April 24, 2025 29:58

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Send us a text What do trees, driveways, and otters have in common? Kate Schmiett—Environmental Education Specialist—explains and spotlights two simple ways to protect our water and wildlife, and get a rebate! Plus, celebrate with food, fun and fellowship May 13 at the State of the City and Community Appreciation Night event. Bike everywhere on May…

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#591 - Best Friends Murder - Hudson, Ohio 2:58:49

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This week, in Hudson, Ohio, when a woman comes to police with a story about having a dead man, buried in her yard, it leads to the unraveling of an insane tale, complete with burglaries, fires, lies, and the most cold blooded murder possible. The story involves a pair of friends, who end up at odds, and group of people, who may have helped pull thi…

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#590 - Murdering As A Family - Jonesboro, Arkansas 1:10:45

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This week, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, when someone is brutally murdered, in their own kitchen, a huge mystery unfolds. It seems like there are plenty of people who wanted this person dead, including the man's own father. But when a tip is called in to detectives, the terrible plot becomes clear. It turns out to the a cold, calculated plot that involve…

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Think You’re Recycling Right? WM’s Grace Fletcher Has News for You - April 17, 2025 37:32

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Send us a text Grace Fletcher from WM stops by to talk recycling wins, waste myths, and how Kirkland community members can make a big difference—just by sorting smarter. Plus, design our Kirkland Flag. Save the planet and switch to a heat pump for your home. Enter for a chance at a rebate for an e-bike. Be cart smart. Stay up to date on Council mee…

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#589 - Pig Farm Murders - Wimer, Oregon 2:55:47

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This week, in Wimer, Oregon, detectives are called out to a small, rural farm, to investigate a minor matter, but end up finding half of a human leg on the property. This leads to a massive investigation, and the realization that the owner of this property may have been killing workers, and feeding them to the pigs! Somehow, it gets even weirder, f…

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City Council Meeting - Apr 15, 2025

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#588 - Four Letter Murder - Falkner, Mississippi 1:12:34

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This week, in Falkner, Mississippi, a teen love triangle leads to some weird situations, when two friends go out with the same young lady. Everything seems solved when one of the teens disappears, leaving the other to date the girl. But the allure of sex causes a confession to murder, even though it's later recanted. Small town politics play a big …