We Make NWPB

We are the journalists, hosts, videographers and creators who make Northwest Public Broadcasting.

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Join the hearing here: https://t.co/KRkKbUpMpQ
You do not need to attend for the full day — joining at any point helps show support.

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We need your support!

On Monday, Jan. 5, the Washington State Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) will hold a public hearing regarding employees at NWPB whose inclusion in the bargaining unit has been contested by WSU.

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We are asking you to tune in virtually to observe the proceedings and show solidarity. By attending, you help demonstrate that the public supports our right to unionize and be fairly represented.

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Get to know us!

Lauren Paterson is a journalist from NWPB covering border areas of Washington and Idaho. Even though she lives way out in the woods, she’s secretly a party animal - and it’s time to celebrate the creation of We Make NWPB!

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Eastern WA has a huge Spanish-speaking population, and coverage for that community would not be possible without bilingual multimedia journalist Johanna Bejarano! She translates, co-hosts weekly News Now videos and reports throughout the region - basically doing three jobs!

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Get to know us!

Courtney Flatt is our senior environmental correspondent in Tri-Cities, covering stories from salmon to wind power. She’s so granola cool that she’s building a zero-scaped yard with native plants, yo! Welcome to the team!