https://www.nwnewsradio.com/podcast/northwest-connect/ Northwest Connect, hosted by Northwest Newsradio’s Aaron Wright, is a public affairs program with important conversations and solutions about the region’s top stories and most challenging issues. 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In a new Puget Sound Now, hear warnings from the Better Business Bureau about scammers draining gift car 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/holiday-gifts-to-support-a-cause-at-gates-foundation-giving-marketplace/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/holiday-gifts-to-support-a-cause-at-gates-foundation-giving-marketplace/#respond Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:00:45 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=160742 0 giving-marketplace Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Thanksgiving week ushers in a season of giving.  The Gates Foundation Discovery Center Giving Marketplace offers holiday shoppers a way to support important causes and organization locally and globally. 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Also in a new Puget Sound Now, learn how vending machines dispense support for many Washington State non-profits and co 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/popular-special-olympics-washington-event-is-super-sized/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/popular-special-olympics-washington-event-is-super-sized/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:00:18 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=160064 0 2025_03_08_special_olympics_plunge-15 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new venue and two day Super Plunge supports 12-thousand Special Olympics Washington athletes.  The popular event moves to Seattle's Magnuson Park on Lake Washington with the same goal of helping individuals with developmental disabilities. In an all n 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/adaptive-home-helps-bainbridge-island-wounded-veteran/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/adaptive-home-helps-bainbridge-island-wounded-veteran/#respond Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:00:33 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=159660 0 homesforheros Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full National non-profit Homes For Our Troops selected retired Army Captain Timothy Bomke of Bainbridge Island, WA to receive a special adaptive home.  Learn how to support our wounded military veterans in an all new Puget Sound Now Two wives of Air Force pil 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/for-100-years-key-clubs-steer-youth-into-community-service-and-leadership/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/for-100-years-key-clubs-steer-youth-into-community-service-and-leadership/#respond Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:00:23 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=159303 0 key-club Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Kiwanis International Key Clubs have empowered youth in community service projects and leadership roles for the past century.  Key Clubs have a large presence in the Pacific Northwest and are recruiting new members. 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Also, in a new Puget Sound Now program, hear from local canine search and rescue team members in a new 00:30:01 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/issaquah-love-affair-with-hatchery-and-salmon/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/issaquah-love-affair-with-hatchery-and-salmon/#respond Sat, 04 Oct 2025 13:00:59 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=157941 0 salmon-hatchery-sign Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Since 1993 the non-profit Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery have been educators and stewards of an important chinook and coho population.  One of the state's oldest salmon hatcheries is celebrated during Issaquah Salmon Days. 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https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=157140 0 walk-loud Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Colorectal Cancer survivors and supporters hold their 4th annual Walk Loud event at Seattle's Gas Works Park Saturday, October 4.  The community is growing and urges people age 45 and older to get life-saving screenings.  Also in a new Puget Sound Now, 00:30:41 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/hospitalized-children-spirits-lifted-with-melodic-caring-project-concerts/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/hospitalized-children-spirits-lifted-with-melodic-caring-project-concerts/#respond Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=156634 0 melodic-caring-project Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full For 15 years, Mount Vernon, WA based Melodic Caring Project has lifted the spirits of chronically ill children by streaming live concerts into hospital rooms.  Also in a new 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Lotus Seattle Radio stations help Make-a-Wish Alaska-Washin 00:30:02 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-baseball-fans-take-part-in-domestic-violence-prevention-programs/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/seattle-baseball-fans-take-part-in-domestic-violence-prevention-programs/#respond Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=152608 0 choose-respect-tickets-on-sale-now Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence continues a long partnership with Seattle Mariners to educate and fund important programs.  Also in a new Puget Sound Now, Washington State's Commissioner of Public Lands talks about new timber sales 00:29:59 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/snohomish-county-non-profit-needs-support-for-vital-meals-on-wheels-program/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/snohomish-county-non-profit-needs-support-for-vital-meals-on-wheels-program/#respond Sat, 12 Jul 2025 13:00:58 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=152154 0 homage-meals Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Homage Senior Services of Snohomish county is facing a growing demand for meals on wheels and other vital programs for older adults.   Details of the Chip In-Chip Away campaign in a new Puget Sound Now.   The Texas tragedy has King County officials ta 00:30:51 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/all-city-band-unites-high-school-students-to-help-celebrate-seafair/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/all-city-band-unites-high-school-students-to-help-celebrate-seafair/#respond Sat, 05 Jul 2025 13:00:52 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=151580 0 all-city-band Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Since 1951, students from Seattle area high schools unite as the All City Band.  The group has a new practice home in West Seattle, and will march along the Seattle 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17:32:56 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150946 0 food-lifeline-7 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Proposed cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, ( supplemental nutrition assistance program) , could add enormous strain on Western Washington food banks.  Hear from Feeding America in a new Puget Sound Now program.  How children and teens are doing in Washington S 00:30:01 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/legacy-of-2015-u-s-open-at-chambers-bay/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/legacy-of-2015-u-s-open-at-chambers-bay/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 23:51:08 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150660 0 chambers-2 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Ten years after hosting the men's U.S. Open Championship, Chambers Bay golf course and regional park adds some new features.  Chambers Bay general manager and Pierce County planning and public works manager share projects and ideas coming to the 900 acr 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/volunteers-needed-for-key-uw-malaria-vaccine-trial/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/volunteers-needed-for-key-uw-malaria-vaccine-trial/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:57 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=150303 0 malaria-vaccine Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new long-lasting malaria vaccine has reached clinical trial stage and volunteers are needed for the University of Washington research.  Also in a new Puget Sound Now, Salvation Army opens the Tacoma Hope Market, a grocery store shopping experience for 00:30:01 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/vintage-air-force-one-among-many-reasons-to-visit-museum-of-flight/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/vintage-air-force-one-among-many-reasons-to-visit-museum-of-flight/#respond Sat, 31 May 2025 13:05:02 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=149918 0 air-force-one Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full As the U.S. accepts Quatar's gift 747 jetliner, visitors can tour a vintage Air Force One at the Museum of Flight in Seattle.  In a new Puget Sound Now, Northwest film makers try to normalize people with disabilities with their documentary.  America's 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/hosting-famous-soccer-clubs-helps-seattle-prepare-for-2026-world-cup/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/hosting-famous-soccer-clubs-helps-seattle-prepare-for-2026-world-cup/#respond Sat, 24 May 2025 13:00:40 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=149601 0 paris-st-germain Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full Paris St. Germain one of several top teams competing in Seattle this summer.  How the FIFA Club World Cup helps prepare the city and U.S. for the 2026 World Cup.  Also, in a new Puget Sound Now, threatened Medicaid cuts could have a critical impact on f 00:30:01 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also highlights the important work 00:30:01 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-mobile-veterinary-unit-addresses-many-animal-health-care-issues-in-pierce-county/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/new-mobile-veterinary-unit-addresses-many-animal-health-care-issues-in-pierce-county/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 14:00:13 +0000 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/?post_type=episode&p=148001 0 mobile-vet Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 Northwest Newsradio 97.7 | AM 1000 full A new mobile veterinary unit addresses several issues facing the Humane Society for Tacoma-Pierce County.  That story in a new Puget Sound Now program.  Find out why noxious weeds have a negative impact on Western Washington's eco system.  Sound Gener 00:30:00 https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/record-number-of-visitors-at-u-s-national-parks-including-mt-rainier-and-olympic/ https://www.nwnewsradio.com/episode/record-number-of-visitors-at-u-s-national-parks-including-mt-rainier-and-olympic/#respond Sun, 20 Apr 2025 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