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
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
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
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
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
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
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.” 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.” Ginny Butler Dayton, WA “This is Ginny Butler from Dayton. I think we’d be less… Continue Reading “I Read More
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
What’s going on in the Northwest this week? Want to hear from the people who help bring you the news and music you hear every day? Join NWPB on Facebook every Friday at noon for a look at what’s happening around the Northwest with the issues that affect you most – from updates at Hanford to how the Rattlesnake Ridge landslide near Yakima is an ongoing story. Read More
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
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 BroadcastingRead More
I listen to you daily on my way into work. In fall quarter, one of the courses I teach at CWU is virology. During the Ebola epidemic, your coverage of… Continue Reading Our Stories: Holly PinkartRead More
Leadership Circle You are invited to become a member of the Northwest Public Broadcasting Leadership Circle of donors. Donate $1,000 or more within the fiscal year (July 1-June 30), and you… Continue Reading Leadership CircleRead More
I’m a listener to 100.9 FM in Enterprise, OR, and I just want to say how much I enjoy listening to the Retro Cocktail Hour out of Kansas City! My… Continue Reading Our Stories: Bob FinlanRead More
In December 2015, Congress made some popular charitable giving tax incentives permanent. Continue Reading No Expiration Date On Charitable IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution Tax BenefitsRead More
Congress has renewed the Charitable IRA Rollover for 2015. Continue Reading Charitable IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution Legislation Renewed for 2015Read More
The Musikverein is home to the Vienna Philharmonic – spend New Year’s Day with this world famous orchestra and NWPR on their yearly radio special. Clemens Pfeiffer / Wikimedia… Continue Reading Holiday Programs 2015Read More