Hannah Snyder, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

Crosscut Talks on NWPB

By Hannah Snyder May 30, 2023

Cross section of wood with crosscut and NWPB logos

Crosscut Talks and NWPB bring you stimulating and evocative conversations from the 2023 Crosscut Talks Festival. This limited run series will air on NWPB News and the NWPB TV services. From Crosscut Talks: "From Washington State to Washington, D.C., conversations with the politicians, leaders, journalists and thinkers who shape our world." Read More

Meet Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)

By Hannah Snyder October 25, 2022

You'll hear an interview of Dr. Jaqueline Wilson about her upcoming album featuring new music by Native American Composers, and how her high school band teacher guided her to her music goals. Continue Reading Meet Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)Read More

What Is Going On With KWSU 1250 AM?

By Hannah Snyder June 2, 2022

The signal that started it all: KWSU 1250 AM has had a rough couple of weeks. The 100 year old signal began having power issues in early May that have persisted for weeks. June 1st, at 8:00PM, KWSU 1250 AM will be going off the air for several hours as engineers work to repair it. Read More

Gardening During The Pandemic: It’s A Win-Win-Win

By Hannah Snyder May 7, 2020

Summer's bounty starts with spring planting. CREDIT: S. Billings

The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening - it’s not too late to start! Read More

Brief Radio Interruptions Possible

By Hannah Snyder February 24, 2020

Twice a year, satellite and radio communications are vulnerable due to sun interference. This Spring, these interruptions are possible from February 28th to March 4th at about 10:40 AM. You… Continue Reading Brief Radio Interruptions PossibleRead More

Magic In The Making: Food And Love

By Hannah Snyder February 6, 2020

red and yellow potatoes in the shape of a heart.

Potatoes were once considered aphrodisiacs. Photo Credit: Hannah Whisenant When you think of aphrodisiacs, what images come to mind? An oyster on the half shell? A glass of wine? A… Continue Reading Magic In The Making: Food And LoveRead More

KJEM Gift Guide For The Jazz-Lover In Your Life

By Hannah Snyder December 6, 2019

Know someone who just LOVES Jazz? Use this guide from KJEM, the Jazz Gem of the Palouse to help you pick out a gift they will appreciate! Continue Reading KJEM Gift Guide For The Jazz-Lover In Your LifeRead More

August 2019 Outages Explained

By Hannah Snyder August 29, 2019

Computers, switches, and broadcast equipment

Photo Credit: Hannah Whisenant. Only a very small piece of the NWPB system for audio delivery. If you were listening the first week of August, you may have heard the… Continue Reading August 2019 Outages ExplainedRead More

Pick Your Manners: Huckleberry Etiquette 101

By Hannah Snyder July 5, 2019

If you’re a seasoned purple-stained Huckleberry Head, or if you’re just starting to forage the forests of the Northwest, here are some tips about huckleberries you should know. Continue Reading Pick Your Manners: Huckleberry Etiquette 101Read More

What Happened To My Radio? A Recap Of The KNWR/KHNW Outage In May

By Hannah Snyder June 6, 2019

If you listen to the NPR and Classical Music station in Central Washington, you probably noticed in early May that the station was off the air for a long time. KNWR and KHNW and subsequent translators were off the air for six days due to a power outage. Continue Reading Read More

KJEM’s Free Concert: Jazz Night On April 11th

By Hannah Snyder March 25, 2019

Join KJEM 89.9FM for an enjoyable night of jazz!

Join KJEM 89.9FM in Pullman at the Gladish Auditorium, April 11th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Jazz Night spotlights local to the Palouse groups Jazz Wires and Fatt Jazz. No ticket… Continue Reading KJEM’s Free Concert: Jazz Night On April 11thRead More

Plants In Space: Not Your Average Garden Variety Cosmos Exploration

By Hannah Snyder June 8, 2018

Norman Lewis Jeff Richards and Kim Hixson at the Kennedy Space Center

One Northwest researcher is focused on the sustainability of creating a little greenery in the great vacuum of the cosmos. Why? Because with long-term space travel becoming more within reach, astronauts will need to grow food to sustain themselves through long-term travel, and on colonies. Read More

The Underground Martini Bunker Has A New Pad

By Hannah Snyder January 11, 2018

The Retro Cocktail Hour may be moving from Northwest Public Broadcasting’s NPR and Classical Music service, but it already has a well-established second home on the NWPB Jazz station, KJEM… Continue Reading The Underground Martini Bunker Has A New PadRead More