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
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Turkey Confidential, Giving Thanks, and Every Good Thing are back for Thanksgiving this year! They examine different aspects of the quintessential American holiday: from scientific to culinary, from literary to musical. Special guests include Stanley Tucci, Naomi Shihab Nye, and cookbook authors, David Chang and Priya Krishna.Read More
Midsummer Update! As of the beginning of August, the 2021 season of Northwest summer music festivals finds some fests concluded, some continuing, and some just getting underway. Some continue to stream past performances.Read More
“This is a test of the Emergency Alert System. This is only a test.” As fires and severe weather ramp up across the region, however, we may hear more from […]Read More
“Qualified Charitable Distribution” is now standard terminology for donations made directly though your retirement account. Previously called “Charitable IRA Rollovers” by some, Qualified Charitable Distributions, or QCDs, remain powerful tools […]Read More
You’re listening and suddenly, there’s several minutes of silence. How frustrating! Then, there’s double audio. What’s going on? Let’s answer those questions about NWPB and learn why things are different right […]Read More
As a supervisor, she has trained many to announce conversationally, to troubleshoot technical issues and combat lazy thinking. She expects and is able to bring out the best in those willing to learn. As a mentor, she has guided students who are now working in broadcasting with most in public media. As a friend, she has always been there to lend a hand and ear and to share Read More
What would Beethoven do when he was hungry? He’d have mac and cheese! The Viennese version, of course: Kaesespaetzle, or "cheese noodles;" tiny dumplings topped with crispy onions. For Ludwig’s 250th anniversary year, may we suggest he spice things up with a pepper and a sprig of rosemary? How about some Cougar Gold instead of that Parmigiano-Reggiano? Keep reading Read More
Mark Brucks and Susan Monahan have dedicated half an acre of their Walla Walla yard as a “neighborhood garden.” Recently all four participating families were out working their plots at […]Read More
The COVID-19 pandemic has everyone looking for ways to entertain and calm themselves at home and find joy in the stay-home-stay-safe pattern of life. Gardening provides entertainment, relaxation, and satisfaction every day. It’s prime gardening time right now, so use this article as your motivation to get gardening - it’s not too late to start!Read More
As the world has shifted, so has education. Teachers and schools have risen to the occasion to deliver lessons and learning from afar. They have moved classes online, and some […]Read More
NWPB staff are managing to get as much work done as possible, but have also found time for at-home projects, hobbies, cooking and creative writing. Here are some things we’ve been up to. Read More
If you’re hunkered down, doing your part to flatten the curve…maybe food is on your mind. You may be feeding your family – or cooking to deal with cabin fever. Here are some suggestions from NWPB staff.Read More
For nearly 25 years, Sue has represented WSU’s public media to thousands of donor-members as a key part of the two-person Member Relations staff. Her role is key to everything […]Read More
Potatoes were once considered aphrodisiacs. Photo Credit: Hannah Whisenant When you think of aphrodisiacs, what images come to mind? An oyster on the half shell? A glass of wine? A […]Read More
Are you required to take a minimum distribution from your IRA? Would you benefit from a lower income on your tax filing? If you answer “YES” to both of these, […]Read More
As we enter a new year, there are two fairly frequent occurrences: 1. The inner argument about whether or not to leave holiday decorations up through January. 2. Setting New […]Read More
Here is a list of ideas that will hopefully help you get your list checked off (though make sure to check it twice!), whether gifts for friends, family or even for yourself.Read More
What happened at this year's RadioActive youth journalism workshop in the Tri Cities? Students learned how to write, record and edit stories. Read More
Special programs examine different aspects of the quintessential American holiday this month: scientific, culinary, musical and literary. Meantime, how’s your holiday prep going? If you don’t know what to do […]Read More
Halloween costumes are a great way to express your creativity. Whether you are going to a party, participating in a costume competition or just spending the evening handing out candy […]Read More
NWPB listeners and viewers have a new voice and face helping to bring them the news of the Northwest – particularly central Washington’s Yakima Valley.Read More
Photo Credit: Hannah Whisenant. Only a very small piece of the NWPB system for audio delivery. If you were listening the first week of August, you may have heard the […]Read More
Rosemary Stevens has been a listener and supporter of public radio since the 1960’s, when she taught Theater Arts in California. In 1991, while helping friends in Anacortes, Rosemary fell […]Read More
If you’re a seasoned purple-stained Huckleberry Head, or if you’re just starting to forage the forests of the Northwest, here are some tips about huckleberries you should know.Read More
New program schedules take effect July 1, 2019. These are the programs joining the lineup: Newshour brings global news to NWPB at 1 PM weekdays. BBC Newshour: The BBC World […]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.Read More
NPR's Melissa Block sat down with NWPB’s Thom Kokenge during 'All Things Considered' to discuss her experiences as a journalist, NPR’s legacy and the state of journalism today. She was in Pullman to receive The Edward R. Murrow Lifetime Achievement Award at Washington State University.Read More
Radio host of Sunday Baroque and accomplished flute player, Suzanne Bona tells NWPB listeners at a fundraiser luncheon how classical music influenced her life. Read More
Regretfully, the Brown-Bag Lunch with Suzanne Bona, host of Sunday Baroque, as scheduled for March 21 at the LCSC Center for Arts and History has been cancelled due to a […]Read More
PHOTO: Anna King interviewing Jane Hedges, the now-retired head of Washington Ecology’s Hanford office. Hedges grew up swimming off the docks in Richland, but only understood the massive scope of the […]Read More
Four programs this March examine myriad aspects of women’s history, from poetry. Tina Fey takes you into the hidden world of girls around the world, Meryl Streep narrates a program […]Read More
Celebrate Black History Month every Friday on the NPR News service. We pay tribute to the struggle of generations of African Americans with special programs: Friday, February 1, 7 PM, […]Read More
Concern over climate change rose in late November with the release of a United Nations report on limiting global warming. “An ear-splitting wake-up call to the world,” the UN said of […]Read More
The new year has just begun, and NWPB music hosts are eagerly anticipating a few events, concerts and interviews in 2019.Read More
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 […]Read More
The third Monday of every January, America commemorates the birthday of civil rights leader and icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. NWPB is pleased to present three special radio programs […]Read More
Turn on your radio, pour a cup of tea, cozy up to a warm fire, and enjoy uplifting music, heartwarming stories and inspiring performances to celebrate the season. Here’s a list of special programs coming your way throughout the month of December.Read More
November 11 marks the centennial of the end of World War I, otherwise known as the “Great War” and the “War to End All Wars.” Simply put, it was a cataclysm, a conflict that marked a threshold in modern history. In the world of classical music, composers responded in many different ways.Read More
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.Read More
Consider this year’s apples: Born from the seeds of an earlier generation’s trees, the fruit you hold in your hand this fall will allow you “to shake hands with a […]Read More
Every September more than a million people go to the Washington State Fair -- oblivious that the Puyallup fairgrounds site was where people of Japanese ancestry were rounded up and incarcerated during WWII.Read More
The first known photograph of Leonard Bernstein (left) as a conductor, taken at a summer camp on 1937. CREDIT: Library of Congress, Music Division “Moynik!” (“Music!”), the young Leonard Bernstein […]Read More
This month, we say goodbye to our Music Director, Jessie Jacobs. You’ve heard Jessie on-air Friday afternoons on NWPB, and her contributions and dedication behind the scenes have made NWPB into a vital music resource for listeners and communities across the region. Jessie Jacobs sat down with Anjuli Dodhia to reflect back on her time with NWPB.Read More
The Bellingham Festival of Music is celebrating its 25th Silver Anniversary season. It’s also Artistic Director Michael Palmer’s 50th year as a conductor. Anjuli Dodhia sat down for a conversation with the Maestro about his career, the Bellingham Festival of Music, and what concert-goers can look forward to this season.Read More
NWPB listeners are involved in a variety of animal-related organizations. We’re all familiar with groups that save and adopt dogs and cats, but goats? Rescue goats? Yes! Sustaining member Annie, […]Read More
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."Read More
The Great American Read is in full swing. Since it's premiere in May, PBS has received over 1,000,000 votes. NWPB is doing its role to get the word out there. We have a dedicated page on our website, nwpb.org/GAR, where you can: watch the premiere episode, vote for your favorite book and look over the list to discover new books you can read over the summer. Join us in 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 […]Read More
Does raising kids have to be stressful? Is sleeping with your baby as dangerous as doctors say? NPR’s series How To Raise A Human presents the latest research on child development and the parenting practices of some of the oldest cultures in search of tried and true lessons on play, caretaking and learning.Read More