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New project maps Washington’s local media landscape

(Runtime :57) A new project from Washington State University is mapping the state’s local news landscape. Researchers are trying to find out what…

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Local News

Generations of radio lovers gather for ACARC’s annual Hamfest

(Runtime 3:33)DRYDEN — Radio enthusiasts gathered at the Dryden Gun Club on a Friday afternoon, drawing participants from next door and across the state.…

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Traverse Talks

Psilocybin: Psychology, Policy and Possibilities - 'Traverse Talks' Episode 41 - With Sam Chapman

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…

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"If I switch it on, there's a familiar voice or familiar story."

This is Madison from Kennewick, Washington. I think public broadcasting is super important and being able to hear yourself in the stories that you hear. I…

This title card contains a title card from Ann Chikin. It reads, "I want to thank you so much for saving our stationand for providing beautiful wonderful classical music to the Pacific Northwest." Click here to hear Ann's story.

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"I want to thank you so much for saving our station and for providing beautiful, wonderful classical music to the Pacific Northwest."

This is Ann Chikin. I live in Bellingham, Washington and I was one of the volunteer hosts on KZAZ in Bellingham before it became part of NWPB. It was a…

This title card contains a quote from listener CA Hurst. It reads, "I think public broadcasting provides a very needed balance to the whole filed of broadcasting field in general." Click here to hear more from CA Hurst.

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"I think that public broadcasting provides a very needed balance to the whole broadcasting field in general."

This is CA Hurst from Kennewick, Washington . I think that public broadcasting provides a very needed balance to the whole broadcasting field in general.…

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"You build community and you connect us."

This is Debby Parker from Bellingham. I want to tell you that public radio is my medium of choice for news, music, science and the arts but mainly for…

This title card contains a quote from listener Kathleen Kiesel-Nield. It reads, "I love the fact that I can rely on the news, it's accurate and it's not biased." Click this image to hear more from Kathleen.

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"I love the fact that I can rely on the news, it's accurate and it's not biased..."

Hi, this is Kathleen from Desert Aire, Washington. I'm a retired music teacher and I started listening to National Public Radio back in the early 80s,…

This title card contains a quote from listener Aaron Randall. It reads, "To have a source of information that you can rely uponis as important as having the right to vote." Click this image to hear more.

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"To have a source of information that you can rely upon is as important as having the right to vote."

So my name is Aaron Randall. I'm originally from Brooklyn, but I've made my home now for forty plus years in the Pacific Northwest. I truly appreciate the…

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"Daily, I am deeply nourished by NWPB classical."

This is Ariel Riter in Bellingham, Washington. I must confess, I'm a picky eater but I'm an even pickier listener so I greatly appreciate NWPB’s fill and…