Northwest Now

Meet Megan Matthews, the new Director for our state's Office of Equity.

100 years of Almond Roca! A discussion with the local candy maker, Brown and Haley.

The Surgeon General declares loneliness to be a national epidemic. We'll discuss what effects loneliness has on the body and mind. Plus, a look at the "Seattle Freeze" and how it effects loneliness in the Emerald City.

From street racing, to driving at reckless speeds, to DUI's...the death rate on our sate's roadways are spiking. What can be done to make sure our highways are safe for everyone?

Meet Arianne True, our state's newest Poet Laureate.

A look at how A.I. could impact the future.

Looking at 40 years of concerts, sports, and public events.

A diverse group works to save the future of Chelan County's Icicle Creek Watershed.

A look at what man made barriers like culverts, dams, and floating bridge pontoons are doing to salmon migration.

A discussion about the future of the downtown area after years of failed public policy leads to an increase of violent crime and open air drug use.

A discussion about the childcare shortage including an interview with a famiy that's experiencing this crisis firsthand.

A look at the critical childcare shortage and now families are coping.

A group of teens head back to Mexico from Washington State to visit family they've never met. Our discussion with the producers of the documentary that details their journey.

How "magic mushrooms" can possibly be the answer for those suffering from various mental illnesses.

As summer temperatures soar and our skies fill with smoke from wildfires burning locally and far away, it's evident that Washington State is in a climate crisis. We'll discuss this with the state climatologist and two other experts from the University of Washington. Plus, a trip to the north Cascades where a wildfire has been burning since July.

Students and teachers head back to the classroom as school districts face budget deficits and teacher shortages.

A discussion about an upcoming community conversation about gun violence and a search for possible solutions. We'll also hear from Second Amendment activists about responsible gunownershipr and rights.

Is the state's new capital gains tax a way to make the rich pay their share or a gateway to a state income tax?

A discussion with a local pastor who is working with leaders of other faiths in an effort to unify our divided community.

A discussion with port leadership about the future of the port and environmental cleanup efforts in the surrounding area.

A discussion with the Executive Director of Long Live The Kings, an organization working with all local stakeholders to help restore steelhead salmon to our local waters.

Our annual checkup of the Western Washington real estate market. What effect are rising interest rates having?

A look at how nonprofits are encouraging you to leave part of your estate to charity.

A record breaking amount of money is expected to change hands from one generation to the next, now nonprofits are encouraging people to leave part of their estate to charity.

Meet Greg Spotts, the new director of the Seattle Department of Transportation. Find out what he has planed for the future of transportation in Seattle.