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Puget Sound Now

Northwest Newsradio

143 episodes

1 week ago

Puget Sound Now, hosted by Northwest Newsradio’s Bill Swartz, is a public affairs program with important conversations and solutions about the region’s top stories and most challenging issues.

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Puget Sound Now, hosted by Northwest Newsradio’s Bill Swartz, is a public affairs program with important conversations and solutions about the region’s top stories and most challenging issues.

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Episodes (20/143)

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Memphis Lift founder pushes for great schools for every child

Sarah Carpenter founded the Memphis Lift movement 10 years ago to ensure all children can learn in a great school. Her passion is shared with parents and teachers in Washington State Charter schools ahead of important November local school board electio

1 week ago

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Madrone School in Redmond offers unique programs for children with autism

Celebrating 10 years with a new campus in Redmond, Wa, Madrone School offers unique 1-on-1 education and therapy programs for children with autism. A new Puget Sound Now includes a conversation with Madrone School development director, former Seattle

2 weeks ago

30 minutes

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Buddy Walk supports growing needs of Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound

The annual Buddy Walk at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo unites a community and supports the growing need of Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound programs. Also, in a new Puget Sound Now program, hear from local canine search and rescue team members in a new

3 weeks ago

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Issaquah love affair with hatchery and salmon

Since 1993 the non-profit Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery have been educators and stewards of an important chinook and coho population. One of the state's oldest salmon hatcheries is celebrated during Issaquah Salmon Days. Also, on Puget Sound Now,

4 weeks ago

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Hopelink food markets, support services see record demand in King County

Higher food, energy, housing, health care costs have led to a strain on people living in poverty in King County. The impact being felt with record demand for Hopelink support services. Also on a new Puget Sound Now, learn how "little people" born with

1 month ago

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Local colorectal cancer survivors share message of screenings and support

Colorectal Cancer survivors and supporters hold their 4th annual Walk Loud event at Seattle's Gas Works Park Saturday, October 4. The community is growing and urges people age 45 and older to get life-saving screenings. Also in a new Puget Sound Now,

1 month ago

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Hospitalized children spirits lifted with Melodic Caring Project concerts

For 15 years, Mount Vernon, WA based Melodic Caring Project has lifted the spirits of chronically ill children by streaming live concerts into hospital rooms. Also in a new Puget Sound Now program, American Red Cross offers reminders about natural disas

1 month ago

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Walking out of Darkness to help prevent suicide

Community walks in King County help create awareness and support suicide prevention programs. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, more people are raising their own poultry, and risking bird flu. A local tennis player collects rackets and balls to grow

1 month ago

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Washington State retirees have concerns about future of Social Security

AARP Washington State and its members have growing concerns about Social Security, which is celebrating its 90th anniversary. Cuts to the SSA work force and funding to keep the program solvent are the biggest issues. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, b

2 months ago

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Pierce County gives green light to Good Neighbor Village

Pierce County planning department approves final permits for a Good Neighbor Village in Spanaway. In 2026 nearly 285 homeless people will have permanent housing where they pay rent, have rules, and support services. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, he

2 months ago

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Washington State not immune to nursing shortage

A new survey indicates why America has a nursing shortage. The report indicates Washington State's health care system needs 13-thousand new nurses in the coming years. Find out the reasons many are leaving the profession in a new Puget Sound Now prog

2 months ago

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20 years of Boeing Classic golf supports life-saving medical research

The Boeing Classic at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge celebrates 20 years. The PGA Champions Tournament has raised more than 10-Million dollars for immune disease studies and tests through Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Hear fro

2 months ago

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Northwest Trek celebrates 50 years of connecting wildlife with people

Education and conservation programs connecting native wildlife with people is what Northwest Trek in Pierce County has been doing for 50 years. New electric trams and research programs usher in the next half century. Also in Puget Sound Now, learn n

3 months ago

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New study shows Seattle-King County life saving programs improving

A new study published in JAMA shows heart attack victims have a greater chance of survival in Seattle-King County. A conversation with King County EMS medical director in a new Puget Sound Now. Lotus Seattle Radio stations help Make-a-Wish Alaska-Washin

3 months ago

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Puget Sound Now

Seattle baseball fans take part in domestic violence prevention programs

Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence continues a long partnership with Seattle Mariners to educate and fund important programs. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, Washington State's Commissioner of Public Lands talks about new timber sales

3 months ago

29 minutes 59 seconds

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Snohomish County non-profit needs support for vital Meals on Wheels program

Homage Senior Services of Snohomish county is facing a growing demand for meals on wheels and other vital programs for older adults. Details of the Chip In-Chip Away campaign in a new Puget Sound Now. The Texas tragedy has King County officials ta

3 months ago

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All City band unites high school students to help celebrate Seafair

Since 1951, students from Seattle area high schools unite as the All City Band. The group has a new practice home in West Seattle, and will march along the Seattle waterfront for the July 26th Seafair Torchlight parade. Hear from the band's long ti

4 months ago

29 minutes 59 seconds

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Rising gas prices have more Washington St. motorists shopping for EVs

Washington State already has some of the highest gasoline prices in the country. What to look for in a new or used electric vehicle. That topic in the next Puget Sound Now program. Hear from a former Parks Ranger about the best ways to explore Olymp

4 months ago

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Western Washington food banks could feel impact of Medicaid, SNAP cuts

Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, ( supplemental nutrition assistance program) , could add enormous strain on Western Washington food banks. Hear from Feeding America in a new Puget Sound Now program. How children and teens are doing in Washington S

4 months ago

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Legacy of 2015 U.S. Open at Chambers Bay

Ten years after hosting the men's U.S. Open Championship, Chambers Bay golf course and regional park adds some new features. Chambers Bay general manager and Pierce County planning and public works manager share projects and ideas coming to the 900 acr

4 months ago

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