KXXO Radio's Your Community Podcast

Valerie Roberts, the Olympia Armory Building Manager, joins Dick to discuss the new Armory Arts Creative Campus whose mission is to support Olympia’s artistic, collaborative, and entrepreneurial spirit.

Trish Gregory, Executive Director of Family Support Center of South Sound, joins Dick to discuss all they offer for families with kids, the homeless, and survivors of domestic violence.

4,000 families rely on the Thurston County Food Bank monthly. Judy Jones, Senior Director of Operations, joins Dick to discuss how the Food Bank is preparing for a future where some of their funding sources could be cancelled.

Desiree Freeland, Executive Director of the Olympia Downtown Alliance, joins Dick to discuss Olympia's unique and dynamic downtown.

The Olympia Garden Club celebrated turning 100 years old last year. President Dorrie Carr joins Dick to discuss what they're all about.

Dick chats with local author Sandra Crowell about her new book " The Ravaged Forest."

Cheryl Heywood, Executive Director of Timberland Regional Library, joins Dick to discuss the 29 libraries of the Timberland system across 5 counties.

Griff Masters and Azure Sensabaugh of Triceratops Technology discuss how their nonprofit aids other nonprofits, charities, and individuals with their technology challenges.

Andrew Beattie and Clair Bourgeois from the Olympia Host Lions Club join Dick to discuss the Lions Low Vision Resource Center and their Stride for Sight fundraiser coming up on April 12th.

Jim Cooper is the longest-serving member of the current council, but he's not running for reelection. He joins Dick this week to review his most important/memorable accomplishments.

Dick is joined by Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier. Buildings, regulations, ADU's and UGA's, the homeless...it's all discussed.

Amber Wetzel from the South Puget Sound Community College Foundation visits with Dick about South Puget Sound Community College's growth and emerging needs.

Renee Sunde, President and CEO of the Washington Retail Association, is Dick's guest. She discusses challenges that Washington retailers face: theft, taxes, artificial intelligence and more.

Morgan Jade, Executive Director of the Olympia Free Clinic, is Dick's guest. Find out how they provide free medical and mental health services to members of our community.

Dick chats with Bob Wubbena and Andy Sisolak with Scouting America about the name change from "Boy Scouts" and about big plans for Camp Thunderbird at Summit Lake.

Amanda Montgomery, an author and expert on human trafficking, joins Dick to discuss the bias and misunderstanding surrounding human trafficking.

Executive Director Shelly Willis and Development Director Roger Jones of FESS discuss how they support families with their specific programs and resources.

Dick's guest is Bill Frare, Supervisor of Engineering and Architectural Services for the Washington Department of Enterprise Services. He discusses the largest ever estuary restoration project in an urban setting which is now underway in Olympia.

StoryOly is Olympia's premiere Story Slam. Host and co-founder Elizabeth Lord joins Dick this week.

Scott Schoengarth from the Bus Buddy program joins Dick to discuss how the Bus Buddies help everyone from parents with their hands full to senior citizens and disabled travelers who need additional help riding.

Dick chats with Local Commander Dick Kissler from the American Legion Olympia Post 3.

Dick chats with Michelle Pope, the Director of Lacey MakerSpace. Have an idea? Make it at the MakerSpace.

Marilyn Jamison, President of the Senior Action Network, joins Dick to discuss how they enhance the lives of Seniors in Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties.

Captain Amelia Mott and Lieutenant Michael Mott of the Olympia Salvation Army chat with Dick Pust.

Elizabeth Walker, CEO of Habitat For Humanity South Puget Sound, is Dick's guest this week.