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Don And Marianna Matteson Provide For Musical Future At NWPB
With their donation of $100,000, Pullman-based listeners Donald Matteson and Marianna Merritt Matteson have created a permanent public radio music fund. The endowment will provide ongoing support for classical music… Continue Reading Don And Marianna Matteson Provide For Musical Future At NWPB
Murdock Trust Grants $98,000 to Create Northwest-Based Programs
Thanks to a grant from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, new public TV and radio programs will soon be made in the Northwest. The Murdock Trust awarded a grant of… Continue Reading Murdock Trust Grants $98,000 to Create Northwest-Based Programs

November: Special Occasions, Special Programs
Armistice Day: Music from the Trenches This program commemorates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, the end of World War I. You’ll hear music from both sides of the… Continue Reading November: Special Occasions, Special Programs

NWPB TV Station, KTNW, Is Getting An Upgrade
On November 14, KTNW, the PBS station for the Tri-Cities and Walla Walla will switch to a new transmitter and antenna. Viewers who watch the station using cable or satellite will not see a change. However, KTNW will be broadcasting on a new frequency which will require people who watch free using an antenna to rescan their TV to be able to see the channel. Continue Reading NWPB TV Station, KTNW, Is Getting An Upgrade

It’s About The Human Experience
When leaders of Humanities Washington visited Northwest Public Broadcasting this summer, members of the Board of Trustees and staff took a turn behind the microphone to talk about their experiences… Continue Reading It’s About The Human Experience

Joshua Johnson’s Welcome Space For Discourse
1A host Joshua Johnson had big shoes to fill: his show was the replacement for the Diane Rehm Show, which built a very loyal following over its 37-year run.
But it didn’t take long for him to go from “Joshua who?” to a very recognizable and popular host, at turns enthusiastic, expressive, and self-deprecating – and a bastion of “relentless civility.” Continue Reading Joshua Johnson’s Welcome Space For Discourse
Goodbye And Good Luck, Connor, Kevin, Preston and Afiq!
It’s almost graduation day, and students — an important part of NWPB — prepare to move on. Their time spent at NWPB is a resume builder and investment in their… Continue Reading Goodbye And Good Luck, Connor, Kevin, Preston and Afiq!
Gillian Coldsnow Noted as a “Woman of Distinction”
Gillian Coldsnow has been a leader at Northwest Public Broadcasting since joining the staff as a classical music host in 1993. Her leadership includes being a coach, mentor and supervisor… Continue Reading Gillian Coldsnow Noted as a “Woman of Distinction”
Goodbye Truth, Politics and Power (We Hardly Knew Ye)
It is with much regret that we bid goodbye to Neal Conan’s weekly conversation that helped demystify the changing landscape of American politics. Production ended in March due to lack… Continue Reading Goodbye Truth, Politics and Power (We Hardly Knew Ye)

Robert Siegel Will Visit Pullman In March (And You’re Invited, Too)
The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication welcomes Robert Siegel, recipient of The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award. Continue Reading Robert Siegel Will Visit Pullman In March (And You’re Invited, Too)
The Underground Martini Bunker Has A New Pad
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 Pad

Letter from the GM: Northwest Public Broadcasting
It’s a new year and we have a new look, with a slightly different name. But it’s still your local public television and radio – Northwest Public Broadcasting. Continue Reading Letter from the GM: Northwest Public Broadcasting