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Join host Tom Layson in taking a closer look at issues and people of Western Washington.

  1. Willie Stewart

    21 FEB

    Willie Stewart

    He picked cotton as a child growing up in the Jim Crow South. But Willie Stewart overcame through education, moving North, and finding a new home in Tacoma where he is now a living legend. We're sitting down with Willie Stewart on this edition of Northwest Now.

    26 min
  2. We Heart Seattle 2026

    14 FEB

    We Heart Seattle 2026

    Washington has the third-highest number of homeless people in the United States. Into that walks We Heart Seattle, a group of volunteers working at the intersection of the effort to save the city's environment and influence homeless policy on this edition of Northwest Now.

    21 min
  3. Washington Policy Center

    7 FEB

    Washington Policy Center

    There's no question the Democrats have been overwhelmingly successful at the ballot box in Washington State, but how should we view the results? That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northtwest Now.

    26 min
  4. 2026 Tacoma Pierce Economy

    24 JAN

    2026 Tacoma Pierce Economy

    With a trade war raging and billions in new state taxes, how is business faring in Pierce County. That’s part of the discussion for our annual program previewing the Pierce County Economic Index, compiled by the Tacoma-Pierce Chamber of Commerce.

    27 min
  5. Doug Levy

    17 JAN

    Doug Levy

    When we think of the Olympic games we picture athletes celebrating atop the medal stand. But Pacific Northwest Author and award willing journalist Doug Levy says some of the most compelling stories are never told. That's why he's discussing his new book, "Hero Redefined" on this edition of Northwest Now.

    26 min
  6. Dave Upthegrove

    10 JAN

    Dave Upthegrove

    Washington State Commissioner of Public Lands Dave Upthegrove came into office hoping to use AI to reconfigure timber harvests and move the ball downfield when it comes to protecting our natural areas. Instead, state and federal budget cuts threaten fire prevention and fire suppression readiness. That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.

    26 min
  7. Shawn Durnen

    13/12/2025

    Shawn Durnen

    he Trump administration makes substantial cuts across the federal government, with some landing directly on veterans and the services upon which they rely. We'll meet Shawn Durnen who works on the front lines to help local veterans. That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.

    26 min
  8. America at 250

    06/12/2025

    America at 250

    The American Revolution was fought 3-thousand miles away from Western Washington, but that doesn't mean we're not getting in on the celebration. How is American Independence being celebrated, and what was life like back in 1776? That's the discussion on the next Northwest Now.

    26 min
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Join host Tom Layson in taking a closer look at issues and people of Western Washington.

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  • Creator
    Tom Layson
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    119
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KBTC Public Television 2022
  • Show Website
    Northwest Now