"Cybersecurity Safeguards for Liberty Lakers" - with Evan O'Malley (Episode 54: 4/29/2025)
Protect yourself against some online scams and learn how to boost the security of your computer passwords in this useful-for-all conversation with Evan O'Malley, who oversees the technology services for Liberty Lake's city operations. In addition to those tips, Evan also explains how it is that he's City Hall's I.T. guy ... without really being a City Hall employee...!
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"The City Council's Newcomer, Linda Ball" - with Linda Ball (Episode 53 - 4/11/2025)
For our first-ever City Council-focused Q&A, we bring you a visit with the group's newest member, Linda Ball, for a conversation all about her background as well as her experiences in running for office for the first time and learning the ropes throughout the initial year of her new role. Plus, we carve out some time for Linda to talk about her favorite bands and concerts!
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"The Parks & Arts Commission's City Gallery" - with Nancy Hill and Laura Frank (Episode 52: 3/31/2025)
Did you know that much of the public art you see in Liberty Lake had its start with the city's Parks and Arts Commission? Nancy Hill and Laura Frank from that group walk you through some of the sights that you can find in the city's parks -- and elsewhere -- that had their start with the Parks and Arts Commission. And, they have the details on some of the new additions that will be added to Liberty Lake's visual landscape during 2025.
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"The Public Works Director Goes Public!" - with Public Works director Ben Turner (Episode 51: 3/11/2025)
Meet Liberty Lake's first-ever Public Works director, Ben Turner. In this Q&A, Ben offers some details about work-related topics such as the city's new frost cameras and the 2024 Appleway upgrade project, as well as some things about his previous career in the Navy, his current-day hobby with Legos, and even an insight about something you've probably wondered regarding his hometown of The Dalles, Oregon.
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"Remembering Our Reporter, Craig Howard" - with Ben Wick (Episode 50: 2/23/2025)
For our 50th episode, we present a special appreciation of the life and contributions of longtime community news reporter Craig Howard, as told through the remembrances of "Liberty Lake Splash" owner Ben Wick.
The Liberty Lake Deep Dive is the city podcast for Liberty Lake, Washington, that spotlights the people, programs, events, and life of the city's community. Originating from the "vast broadcast studios of City Hall," each interview-format installment focuses on sharing information about a specific topic or person ... while offering moments of random humor along the way. Episodes are released about twice a month.