Tom Layson
Northwest Now
Join host Tom Layson in taking a closer look at issues and people of Western Washington.
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Episodes
New Washington Labor Council President 18.03.2023 26:57
Meet April Sims, the new President of the Washington Labor Council and the first black woman to lead an AFL/CIO affiliate in any state.
Open Government 2023 11.03.2023 26:16
Our annual look at your access to government records. Find out how some local elected officials are working to limit your access to records that hold them accountable.
Guaranteed Income 04.03.2023 26:32
A look at Tacoma's experiment with Guaranteed Income.
Washington State Ferries 18.02.2023 26:10
A discussion with the director of the Washington State Ferry system. Find out what's next for the nation's largest ferry system that's facing an aging fleet and staffing issues.
New Sound Transit CEO 10.02.2023 26:05
A discussion with new Sound Transit CEO Julie Timm about her vision of what public transportation should be here in Western Washington. Plus, a discussion with residents of a Tacoma neighborhood that just want some normalcy after years of construction and delays on the city's Hilltop light rail extension project.
Pierce County Economy 2023 04.02.2023 26:24
Our annual checkup of the Pierce County economy.
Fentanyl Epidemic 20.01.2023 26:16
A discussion with a University of Washington researcher about the growing number of fentanyl overdose deaths and how we can deal with addiction.
Hilltop Artists 14.01.2023 24:01
Tacoma students mentored through glass art.
2023 Legislative Preview 06.01.2023 26:52
Leaders of both parties in the Washington State Legislature weigh in on this year's session.
New Airport 09.12.2022 27:07
Congestion at Sea-Tac Airport has promoted the government to recommend that our region build a second commercial airport, but many local communities don't want it built in their back yards.
Free Community College 03.12.2022 25:50
A proposal to make some community college in our state free to some students.
The Call We Carry 18.11.2022 25:11
A documentary produced by the Tacoma Fire Department about the mental toll the job takes on firefighters.
Constant Chaos 12.11.2022 25:37
A former Washington State Department of Ecology writes a book about the toll that man-made environmental disasters is taking on not only the state's fragile ecosystem, but also those responding to these incidents.
Kwabi Amoah-Forson 04.11.2022 21:27
During a time of bitter division and rising violence, one local man spreads a remarkable message of peace and understanding.
Racing Into The Past 28.10.2022 27:11
Host Tom Layson travels to Pacific Raceways in Kent to meet with classic race car enthusiasts who race for hobby, family and community.
2022 Political Roundtable 22.10.2022 25:54
A discussion with three local political experts on the upcoming 2022 midterm elections.
8th Congressional District Race 14.10.2022 25:45
A discussion with Congresswoman Dr. Kim Schrier and a political expert about this important Congressional race. A note GOP challenger Matt Larkin declined to be interviewed.
U.S. Senate Race 08.10.2022 25:49
We'll hear from both Senator Patty Murray and challenger Tiffany Smiley on this edition of Northwest Now.
Secretary of State Race 01.10.2022 26:23
We talk to both candidates for Washington's Secretary of State job for the 2022 election.
New Tacoma Police Chief 09.09.2022 26:41
Meet Avery Moore, Tacoma's new Chief of Police.
Back To School 2022 03.09.2022 27:20
Our annual look at issues facing students and teachers as they head back to the classroom.
The Lost Salmon 27.08.2022 24:43
A discussion with a local producer of a new documentary displaying the trouble salmon face in the wake of warming waters, pollution, and river dams throughout the west coast.
John Keister 15.08.2022 24:32
Tom Layson interviews longtime local funnyman and former host of Almost Live John Keister.
Randy Hansen 15.08.2022 26:13
Tom Layson interviews Jimi Hendrix cover artist Randy Hansen.
J.T. Wilcox 15.08.2022 26:41
Tom Layson discusses state politics with State Representative and Republican Minority Leader J.T. Wilcox
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