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

  1. Open Government 2026

    10H AGO

    Open Government 2026

    There are so many ongoing battles between transparency advocates and government, it's fair to say there's a clear cut effort underway to kill the public records act. That's part of the discussion on this edition of Northwest Now.

    35 min
  2. Morgan Damerow

    MAR 7

    Morgan Damerow

    After almost three years without one, the new Attorney General has re-instituted the position of public records ombuds - now called the Chief Transparency Counsel. We're talking with the person holding that title, Morgan Damerow, on this edition of Northwest Now.

    26 min
  3. Willie Stewart

    FEB 21

    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
  4. We Heart Seattle 2026

    FEB 14

    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
  5. Washington Policy Center

    FEB 7

    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
  6. 2026 Tacoma Pierce Economy

    JAN 24

    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
  7. Doug Levy

    JAN 17

    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
  8. Dave Upthegrove

    JAN 10

    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
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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
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    121
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © KBTC Public Television 2022
  • Show Website
    Northwest Now