Northwest Now Digital Extra
Northwest Now Digital Extra are segments from and/or associated with our weekly shows, taking you into the community to emphasize the topics we discuss on Northwest Now with Steve Kiggins reporting. For extended conversations, look for the accompanying Steve on the Street podcast.
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Northwest Multi-Media Journalist Steve Kiggins
Steve Kiggins was born and raised in Southwest Washington and is a graduate of Bates Technical College. His career spanned the country and two decades at KTVN Reno, WFMY Greensboro, WGCL Atlanta and KCPQ Seattle. Recognized as an award-winning photojournalist, Steve’s career developed to include on-air reporting first in Georgia, then most recently across Western Washington since 2013.Steve is Northwest Now’s field reporter whose work appears on Northwest Now programs and within our Digital Extra features. Steve also produces the “Steve on the Street” podcast you can hear on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Steve currently lives in Seattle with his awesome dog.
2023-2024 Season
Real Estate 2024
A local couple finds the American Dream in another country.
988 Call Center
A look at our state's 988 Suicide Lifeline Center.
Boeing
A discussion with a former Boeing worker who had his own concerns about the company.
Open Government 2024 Public Records
A look at how a Spokane woman was able to access records on a deceased relative.
Mind Matters: Alzheimer's & Dementia Therapy
A program using art and music to help those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Pierce Economy 2024
A look at a local startup.
Traffic Safety
A grieving mother seeks safer roadways after the traffic death of her son.
Artificial Intelligence And Education
A look at how A.I. could have an impact on education.
Tacoma Dome
A look at how the Tacoma Dome has helped change Tacoma.
Downtown Seattle Tourism
A look at how tourism is returning to the downtown area.
Childcare Crisis
A look at a local nonprofit that's helping families with childcare.
Climate Crisis
A trip to the Sourdough Fire during in the North Cascades