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November 2017 Connect
 
 

Recently we marked the 50th anniversary of the Public Broadcasting Act, dedicated to provide non-commercial radio and television the American public.
 
When President Lyndon Johnson approved the legislation in November 1967, he envisioned a system of local stations that would educate and enrich the American mind and spirit. He believed public media could unite communities and empower participation in our democracy, in his words "satisfying America's appetite for excellence."
 
Northwest Public Radio strives to uphold those ideals every day. And it's your support that continues to drive our mission to share distinctive programs to engage, enlighten and entertain. Thank you!
 
In this newsletter we have some special programs to tell you about and some recent photos to share from our event in Wenatchee with NPR's Renee Montagne and our special Inland Folk fundraising program..  
 

   Sincerely,   
 
 Kerry Swanson
 Station Manager 
NPR Special Series: You, Me And Them - Experiencing Discrimination In Americadiscrimination

Racial discrimination is a factor in the daily life of the country, say Americans from many different backgrounds. That's according to NPR's national survey of 3,400 respondents, conducted in collaboration with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
 
NPR's new series examines the extent of discrimination against six major ethnic and racial groups in America today. There will also be a report on overall findings, divided by gender. You'll hear the coverage during Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Here are some of the reports already aired:
If It's Pink, It Might Be Cranberry Relish cranberry

Photo Credit: Ariel Zambelich/NPR
Pepto Bismol pink. Horseradish and onions. Looks terrible, tastes wonderful. NPR listeners, you know these words. They are part of a tradition that goes back decades. In other words, it's time for Mama Stamberg's cranberry relish. We aren't certain how Susan will sneak in the recipe this year, but it's always
entertaining . This year's episode is sure to be good as well. For now, you can watch NWPR's Thom Kokenge make it .
                                                                                                       
In This IssueI
NPR Special Series: You, Me and Them
If it's Pink it might be Cranberry Relish
Renee Montagne Wows Wenatchee
Behind the Mic
Happy Retirement to Don Eckis
A Special Inland Folk Fundraiser
Stories You May Have Missed
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Thanksgiving Specialsthanksgiving
Photo Credit: Stanley Zimmy/Flickr
What are you thankful for? Thanksgiving, it's a time of reflection, contemplation and gratitude. Northwest Public Radio is thankful for you! Please join us Thanksgiving Day for holiday specials of gratitude, food, family and classical music .
Quick Links
Renee Montagne Wows Wenatcheerenee  
Thom Kokenge opens the event
Gillian Coldsnow interviews Renee Montagne

The Numerica PAC was packed

The end of a great evening

Behind The Micmic
Kelly Hilton and Connor Henricksen have been announcers on Northwest Public Radio for a while.  They are dynamic people, both on and off the mic. Read on for more about Kelly and Connor, and find out "Who's Behind the Mic?" - an introduction to the voices you hear.
Happy Retirement To Engineer Don Eckiseckis
Though you may never have heard his name, Don Eckis is one of the key people getting our signal to you. Our longtime Wenatchee-based chief engineer is retiring after 14 years of service to Northwest Public Radio and Television. Over four decades, Don has installed and maintained transmitter equipment, sometimes in remote and nearly inaccessible sites. Our "road warrior" has driven all over the region to take care of equipment from Omak to Bellingham, and in the areas in between.
 
In snowy winters, Don took a snow cat to get to transmitter sites, and sometimes completed the last mile or two of the trip on cross-country skis! It's a good thing he's an avid hiker and skier. He's looking forward to getting more "hill" time at Mission Ridge this winter, He also plans to hike, ride his Kawasaki Ninja, and tinker under the hoods of his many project cars.
 
Don's wealth of experience and knowledge have been invaluable to Northwest Public Radio, and to the mission of bringing our service to listeners all over the region. Happy retirement, Don - you will be missed!

A Special Inland Folk Fundraiserdan   
Dan Maher with Anjuli Dodhia

Volunteers busy taking calls

Engineer Tom Saylor runs the audio mixer

Stories You may have Missedmissed
The news changes fast. Here are some of our recent stories you may want to be sure to read or hear:
 
Women At Washington Capitol Share Their Stories
 
Women (and men) have shared experiences of sexual harassment and assault in recent weeks under the hashtag #MeToo. As organizations and institutions (including NPR) have been affected by the fallout, reporters like Austin Jenkins have chronicled the stories of those wishing to speak up. The issue resonated for women working in and around the Washington state legislature. Austin's reporting in conjunction with the Tacoma News Tribune and The Olympian has spurred action - and soul-searching - in Olympia. See additional reporting from the original investigation here and here .  
 
Humpback whale entangled in commercial lobster gear, sighted off San Diego in 2015 (photographed under NOAA permit #:18786) 
Send In The ... Whales?
 
Or, rather, keep them out ... of the nets. For three decades, scientists have been concerned about whales tangled in fishing and crabbing gear on the West Coast. Now groups from two sides of the issue - marine conservation groups and representatives from the fishing/crabbing industry - are being proactive about how to address the problem. Tom Banse got an inside look, with some intriguing pictures and video .
 
That's not all the news we've been up to lately. But it's all the recaps we have time for now. If you have more time, check out all the Northwest news waiting for you .  
 
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