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Northwest Now Digital First

Northwest Now Digital First offers you online and social media stories from around Western Washington that you won't see anywhere else. Producer/Host Chris Anderson provides you with information on your community, the environment, education, public affairs, and current events. Stream here and on the free PBS App.

 

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Northwest Now Digital First Host - Chris Anderson

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Chris Anderson has been with KBTC and Northwest Now since September of 2014.  He has over 25 years of experience in broadcast journalism. He earned his bachelor of science degree from San Jose State University in 1997 before going on to work as a producer, writer and assignment editor in Monterrey, CA, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Sacramento, and Seattle. Chris is native Washingtonian. When he's not working on Northwest Now and Northwest Now Digital First, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and traveling. He currently lives in Ocean Shores.

2025

Fair Community Solar Access Bill

Legislation to increase access to solar energy for everyone.

GoodRoots Northwest Food Locker

Bates Technical College is the first in the region to house lockers to help the food insecure.

TSA Real ID Deadline

The clock is ticking of travelers to get their Real ID's.

Inslee Departs Ferguson Arrives

As 3-term Governor Jay Inslee leaves Olympia, former State Attorney General Bob Ferguson Arrives.

WALEG 2025 Preview

a preview of what Washington lawmakers will be doing this session.

2024

Target Zero

A look at our state's plan to eliminate all fatal and serious injury accidents by 2030.

Pretty Gritty Tours

Learn about Tacoma through unique walking tours.

Fallen Officers Food Drive

Giving Through Remembrance

Pedaling Relief

Bike riding to help end food insecurity.

Sound To Summit

Northwest Youth Corps Sound to Summit program.

Veterans Suicide Prevention

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Veterans are among the most prone.

Silvaseed Reforestation

How a local company is helping with reforestation one pine cone at a time.

Northwest Youth Corps Urban Forests

A look at how one organization is helping young people and the community at the same time.

H Barn Restoration Funding

Efforts underway to raise funding for needed renovations to H-Barn in Fort Steilacoom Park.

Facing The Fracture Author

Discussing a book about political polarization during divided times.

Rainier Scholars

A special program helps underserved children get into and get through college.

Rails To Trails

A look at how old rail systems are being revived as bike and walking trails.

CAP Railbanking

A look at how a man in Pullman is spearheading an effort to create a rail trail in his community.

Wildfire Season 2024

How to protect your home from wildfire.

Remembrance Gallery Project

Construction on a gallery honoring interred Japanese Americans during WWIi starts at the fairgrounds

Veteran Family Services

Discussing mental health and family services for veterans and their families.

Peter Dunlap-Shohl

How a former political cartoonist uses his craft to fight and educate about Parkinson's.

SCAN And Children's Legislation 2024

How a local advocacy organization helped and reacts to children's legislation.

Shinka Car Exhibit

A look at the culture of Japanese Cars.

Teen App Designer
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A 17-year-old high school students designs a financial app and more.

iUrban Teen Afrofuturism Film Festival
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A special film festival for youth to discuss black innovation, history and the future.

Responsible Pet Ownership Month
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February is Responsible Pet Ownership Month

Treehouse For Kids Teen Driving Assistance
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How foster teens are getting help getting their driver licenses.