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Puget Sound Now

Northwest Newsradio

151 episodes

2 weeks 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 (20/151)

Puget Sound Now

Record floods adds urgency to King County early warning system

Before records floods forced evacuations and breeched river levees, King County has been working on upgrades to an early warning system. First responders in helicopters used bull horns to wake up residents in the flooded town of Pacific. In a new Puget So

2 weeks ago

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New sports venues revitalize aging Seattle Center

Climate Pledge Arena and new Memorial Stadium attract thousands of sports fans to Seattle Center. Learn how the 74 acre campus built for the 1962 World's Fair is preparing to host community events surrounding the 2026 World Cup. In a new Puget Sound No

3 weeks ago

30 minutes 2 seconds

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Tips to avoid becoming a Porch Pirate victim during holiday season

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday in the books, porch pirates try to ruin the holidays. Hear prevention tips from a leading Amazon consumer expert. In a new Puget Sound Now, hear warnings from the Better Business Bureau about scammers draining gift car

1 month ago

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Holiday gifts to support a cause at Gates Foundation Giving Marketplace

Thanksgiving week ushers in a season of giving. The Gates Foundation Discovery Center Giving Marketplace offers holiday shoppers a way to support important causes and organization locally and globally. In a new Puget Sound Now program, learn how the Pac

1 month ago

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Green River College programs address U.S. air traffic controller shortage

Aviation Technology programs at Green River College in Auburn are helping the F.A.A address a critical air traffic controller shortage. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, learn how vending machines dispense support for many Washington State non-profits and co

1 month ago

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Puget Sound Now

Popular Special Olympics Washington event is Super Sized

A new venue and two day Super Plunge supports 12-thousand Special Olympics Washington athletes. The popular event moves to Seattle's Magnuson Park on Lake Washington with the same goal of helping individuals with developmental disabilities. In an all n

1 month ago

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Puget Sound Now

Adaptive home helps Bainbridge Island wounded veteran

National non-profit Homes For Our Troops selected retired Army Captain Timothy Bomke of Bainbridge Island, WA to receive a special adaptive home. Learn how to support our wounded military veterans in an all new Puget Sound Now Two wives of Air Force pil

2 months ago

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For 100 years Key Clubs steer youth into community service and leadership

Kiwanis International Key Clubs have empowered youth in community service projects and leadership roles for the past century. Key Clubs have a large presence in the Pacific Northwest and are recruiting new members. Also in a new Puget Sound Now, a Seatt

2 months ago

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Puget Sound Now

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

2 months 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 months ago

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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

2 months ago

30 minutes 1 second

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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,

3 months 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

3 months ago

30 minutes 1 second

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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,

3 months 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

3 months ago

30 minutes 2 seconds

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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

4 months 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

4 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

4 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

4 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

5 months ago

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