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Captive Returns Home: The Story Of Wetxuuwíitin – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 42 – With Chairman Samuel Penney

By Mindy Malone January 20, 2023

Sam Penney sits in a chair, hands in his lap, looking at Sueann Ramella, who sits out of view on the left side of the photograph.

Photo of Sam Penney recording Traverse Talks at the Nez Perce National Historic Park on March 10, 2022. Imagine a stranger took your family’s heirlooms and then offered you an… Continue Reading Captive Returns Home: The Story Of Wetxuuwíitin – ‘Traverse Read More

Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities – With Sam Chapman

By Ashley Beard January 5, 2023

Sueann sits in front of a computer screen where Sam Chapman appears on zoom. Click for story.

What do you really know about psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms? Research on the substance has lagged behind in the U.S. but, recent grassroots movements and a non-profit in… Continue Reading Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Read More

Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 41 – With Sam Chapman

By Ashley Beard January 5, 2023

Sueann Ramella interviews Sam Chapman virtually on April 19, 2022. What do you really know about psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms? Research on the substance has lagged behind in… Continue Reading Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy Read More

Spirited, Jazzy, Lyrical: A New Fanfare For NWPB’s Centennial

By Anjuli Dodhia December 21, 2022

From our very first broadcasts, in December 1922, music has been an important, and popular, part of this station’s programming. Listeners were thrilled to hear music on the new medium of radio, so a partnership quickly developed between the station (then known as KWSC) and the Washington State College School of Music. 100 years on, the collaboration continues. Read More

Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 40 – With Composer Dr. Jacqueline Wilson (Yakama)

By Ashley Beard December 20, 2022

Bassoonist Dr. Jacqueline Wilson smiling with her instrument. Click here to hear the full story.

Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama Can an instrument suit your personality? Dr. Jacqueline Wilson of Yakama would say so. She believes her personality fits best with a large, low sounding,… Continue Reading Using Her Bassoon To Elevate Indigenous Voices – Read More

You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 38 – With Estate Services Owner Rich Old

By Ashley Beard November 22, 2022

Podcast Guest Rich Old sits on a couch in front of a microphone.

Rich Old recording this episode of Traverse Talks on March 3rd, 2022. Grieving the loss of a loved one is already hard enough. To make matters worse, many people have… Continue Reading You Inherited A House Full Of Stuff. What’s Next? Read More

Would You Sacrifice Humanity For A Chance At Divinity? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 37 – With Author Zoe Hana Mikuta

By Ashley Beard November 8, 2022

Podcast guest Zoe Hana Mikuta sits in front of a microphone and smiles.

Zoe Hana Mikuta recording Traverse Talks in the KTVI Tacoma studios on December 4, 2021. Zoe Hana Mikuta is the young author of the YA science-fiction novel, “Gearbreakers” and its… Continue Read More

“Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical.”

By Ashley Beard September 20, 2022

“Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical.” Ariel Riter Bellingham, WA This is Ariel Riter in Bellingham, Washington. I must confess, I’m a picky eater but I’m an even… Continue Reading “Daily, I am deeply nourished by Read More

“I think we’d be less rich as a society if we didn’t have public broadcasting.”

By Ashley Beard September 20, 2022

“I think we’d be less rich as a society if we didn’t have public broadcasting.” Ginny Butler Dayton, WA “This is Ginny Butler from Dayton. I think we’d be less… Continue Reading “I Read More

What’s It Like As A Woman In A Man’s World? – With Author Sam Maggs

By Mindy Malone August 30, 2022

Sam Maggs sits in front of a royal blue background. She wears white tennis shoes and a patterned jackets. She has medium length red hair and she is sitting crosslegged with her head in her palm.

Book, comic book and video game author Sam Maggs is working to carve a path for minorities in industries traditionally populated by cisgender, heterosexual white men. Having written books including… Continue Reading What’s It Like As A Read More

How Does Art Connect Us? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 31 – With Artist Jiemei Lin

By Mindy Malone August 2, 2022

Jiemei Lin wears a pair of headphones and a crocheted sweater on a tan loveseat.

Photo of Jiemei Lin recording Traverse Talks in the Pullman studios on November 17, 2021. Born in Hangzhou, China, Pullman-based artist Jiemei Lin has made a home and a name for… Continue Reading How Does Art Connect Us? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 31 Read More

StoryCorps Is Coming To Moses Lake

By Lauren Gallup June 22, 2022

StoryCorps has a simple, but powerful mission. “Basically what we wanted to do was provide a space for people to have meaningful conversations, meaningful recorded conversations with people that they care about, and have access to those conversations,” says Danielle Andersen, director of the StoryCorps mobile tour. Read More

How Many Lives Does A TabiKat Live? ‘Traverse Talks’ Episode 27 – With Moscow Duo Kathy Sprague and Tabitha Simmons

By Mindy Malone June 7, 2022

Tabitha Simmons looks off into the distance while Kathy Simmons is looking to the right at Tabitha while sitting on a loveseat.

Photo of Tabitha Simmons (left) and Kathy Sprague (right) answering questions in two-part harmony at the Northwest Public Broadcasting studio on March 22, 2022. Wives Tabitha Simmons and Kathy Sprague… Continue Reading How Many Lives Does A TabiKat Live? 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

Talking About Classical Music Like Two Friends Talking About Baseball – With Bill Morelock

By Ashley Beard June 1, 2022

Caricature drawing in black and white of the two radio hosts: BIll and Bob. Both characters hold bendy microphones and look at each other.

Thom Kokenge Interviews Bill Morelock About His Start with Northwest Public Broadcasting For those who’ve listened to classical music on NWPB for a long time, you probably know the name… Continue Reading Read More

How Do We ‘Bridge The Divide’ Across The Northwest? We Ask That In Re:Building Democracy

By NWPB News February 23, 2021

Deepening polarization is eroding faith in the electoral and democratic process on which our democracy depends. What can we do to cultivate mutual respect, repair damaged relationships, and reweave a civic fabric frayed from years of growing division? In this episode, produced by NWPB, we discuss working and speaking together in the Northwest in a climate that is Read More

Why Public Media In Washington Stand With Seattle News Outlets In Fight Over Press Independence

By NWPB News July 31, 2020

Bystanders yell at a police officer to remove his knee from a detained person’s neck while SPD made arrests at a vandalized T-Mobile store downtown, May 30, 2020. A moment later a fellow officer forcibly removed the officer's knee from the man's neck. CREDIT: Shaminder Dulai/Crosscut

Washington public media news leaders urge the state to uphold the right of journalists to report without fear of their work being confiscated by law enforcement. Continue Reading Why Public Media In Washington Read More

NWPB’S Matteson Digital Music Library Named To Honor Members’ Generosity

By Sandi Billings July 10, 2019

Don and Marianna Matteson in the recording studio with Sueann Ramella

Don and Marianna Matteson visited the NWPB studios to dedicate the Don and Marianna Matteson Digital Music Library on July 2. You may have heard it announced on air, or… Continue Reading NWPB’S Matteson Digital Music Library Named Read 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

A New Thanksgiving Week Ritual: Eat Turkey; #OptOutside; Share Your #UniqueNW Photos

By Scott Leadingham November 22, 2018

Mount Rainier seen from the Ryegrass area between Vantage and Ellensburg near I-90. CREDIT: RON LARIN via NWPBROADCASTING.TUMBLR.COM

Show us your favorite outdoor scene – from a hike, from your cross-state road trip, from your backyard. Whatever inspiring or relaxing view you have, show us with #UniqueNW. Continue Reading A New Thanksgiving Week Ritual: Eat Read More

Evolution of the Secret City: A Fireside Chat About the Hanford Story

By Kanale Rhoden July 6, 2018

In 1943, the Hanford Site was selected as the newest location for the top-secret Manhattan Project and began 75 years of innovation, discovery and leadership. To honor this legacy and… Continue Reading Evolution of the Secret City: A Read More

NW Wildfire Updates

By Kanale Rhoden June 22, 2018

Latest Wildfire Information: Recent Wildfire News From NWPB Featured Northwest News Wildfire UPDATE: Central Washington Conrad Fire By Naches Nears Containment, Threat Level Lowered Environment Featured Northwest News Wildfire Big… Continue Reading NW Wildfire UpdatesRead More

Stories On Instagram

By Kanale Rhoden June 20, 2018

A Conversation With Robert Siegel

By NWPB April 5, 2018

A Conversation with Robert Siegel share Facebook Google+ Twitter Full Transcript – [Narrator] Tonight, we sit down with one man who helped make NPR what it is today. – And… Continue Reading A Conversation With Robert SiegelRead More

Facebook Live: News Roundup – NWPB’s Approach To Ethical Reporting

By Kanale Rhoden February 19, 2018

Watch our first Facebook Live stream, re: NWPB news coverage

NWPB covers a wide range of stories for the community, ranging from tragic stories to uplifting stories. Each story means something to us and a lot of thought goes into how we present the story to you. Scott Leadingham, NWPB News Manager, talks us through that process as well as sheds light on the tough decisions that are made in the newsroom during breaking news Read More