Despite strong public opposition, the House has passed a bill to rescind public media funding. We’re deeply grateful to everyone who raised their voice. Thank you for standing with KBTC. The bill now moves to the Senate for its final passage.
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KBTC Public Television Launch KBTC-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel 28-11
KBTC Public Television proudly announces the launch of KBTC-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual channel 28-11. This innovative launch brings KBTC’s high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience, including enhanced picture quality with Advanced HDR by Technicolor.
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Grantchester Season 10 is almost here!
DI Geordie Keating and Reverend Alphy Kotteram return to solve more mysteries in the supposedly sleepy English town of Grantchester. Is romance in Reverend Alphy's future? Pour yourself a cuppa and settle in this Sunday to find out! KBTC Passport members can binge all eight episodes of the new season this Sunday!
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Fridays at 7:30pm
Here's what's coming up next from host Tom Layson and the Northwest Now team:
- 6/20 Attack, Decay, Sustain, Release
- 6/27 The Lost Salmon
- 7/4 Racing Into the Past
- 7/11 Project Comet
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