Sue Sheppard, Author at Northwest Public Broadcasting

Rosemary, A Proud NWPB Sustainer: “Joshua Johnson Won Me Over”

By Sue Sheppard July 10, 2019

Rosemary Stevens has been a listener and supporter of public radio since the 1960’s, when she taught Theater Arts in California. In 1991, while helping friends in Anacortes, Rosemary fell in love with the Northwest. She made a permanent move and has never considered moving back. “The scenery was beautiful, but that isn’t why I… Read More

Sustaining Member Annie, Of Vashon Island, Rescues Goats

By Sue Sheppard July 6, 2018

NWPB listeners are involved in a variety of animal-related organizations. We’re all familiar with groups that save and adopt dogs and cats, but goats? Rescue goats? Yes! Sustaining member Annie, from Vashon Island, is involved with the Puget Sound Goat Rescue, which typically assists with the adoption of 180 – 200 goats per year, saving… Read More

NWPB Member Is A Mom, Grandma, Nurse, Volunteer, Gardener AND Sustainer

By Sue Sheppard May 3, 2018

Have you ever talked to someone who is hesitant to toot her own horn? Yet, as you get to know her, you realize what a selfless and generous person she is? That is what happened when I spoke with Sharon Hickman of Pasco, a Northwest Public Broadcasting donor for 29 years. Sharon is a sustaining… Read More

Gillian Coldsnow Interviews Robert Siegel

By Sue Sheppard April 5, 2018

Northwest Public Broadcasting’s Gillian Coldsnow was fortunate to spend quality time with Robert Siegel on March 26 when he was in Pullman to accept the Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Coldsnow interviewed Siegel about his fascinating journalism career, the preparation required to host a daily news program and his long view of history. Siegel… Read More

Combating Elder Abuse

By Sue Sheppard January 12, 2018

According to the nationally distributed documentary Elder Abuse & Exploitation, more than five million people are victims of elder abuse in the United States – an estimated one in 10 adults over age 60. Learn more this February, when Northwest Public Broadcasting’s television service airs Elder Abuse & Exploitation, paired with a local forum, Combating Elder Read More

NPR’s Robert Siegel Coming To Pullman

By Sue Sheppard January 12, 2018

After 30 years hosting All Things Considered, NPR’s Robert Siegel signed off January 5 to accolades from listeners and fellow staff members. His retirement plans include a trip to Pullman, WA where the tribute continues: he’ll receive The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication Lifetime Achievement Award. Siegel will receive the Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award… Read More

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