Finley Houck in running for The Herald's Prep Athlete of the Week

Finley Houck. Photo by
Leyton Houck

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Shorewood wrestler Finley Houck is a candidate for The Herald’s Prep Athlete of the Week for Feb. 8-14.

Finley won the 3A girls 115 lb State Champion with a decisive 9-1 major decision in her finals bout. 

Houck is also the first girl to be a 4-time state placer, and only the 2nd Shorewood wrestler ever to achieve this honor.

Voting closes at midnight Sunday.

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KCMS/SPIRIT 105.3 & KWPZ/PRAISE 106.5 Welcome Taylor Mills

Taylor Mills joins CRISTA Media

CRISTA Media, part of the Seattle-based CRISTA family of ministries, has announced the addition of renowned on-air talent Taylor Mills to the programming team for Contemporary Christian Music stations KCMS/SPIRIT 105.3 and KWPZ/PRAISE 106.5.

Beginning the week of October 13, 2025 Mills will host a live afternoon show on SPIRIT 105.3, serving western Washington listeners from 2:00-6:00pm each weekday. 

In addition to hosting “Afternoons with Taylor,” Mills will be tasked with helping to create and customize a new morning show for PRAISE 106.5, the Bellingham-based station that serves listeners both in northwest Washington and lower mainland British Columbia.

Mills arrives at CRISTA Media after a distinguished tenure hosting Houston’s top-ranked evening show on 89.3 KSBJ. Her 30-plus year radio odyssey includes stints in New York, Nashville and Cincinnati, and now moves on to Seattle, where she will be based. 

In addition to her on-air duties, she will be an integral part of live events, fundraising campaigns and connecting with listeners of SPIRIT 105.3 and PRAISE 106.5.

“It is with great excitement that we welcome Taylor to the CRISTA Media family,” shared SPIRIT 105.3/PRAISE 106.5 Director of Programming & Content, Ty McFarland.

“Her voice and talent is known wherever Contemporary Christian music can be heard, and we are blessed that she has answered a call to see how God will use her here in the Pacific Northwest. Her warmth and professionalism are going to quickly endear her to our incredible listeners of SPIRIT 105.3 and PRAISE 106.5.”

Stated Taylor Mills: “I’m so thankful for this opportunity to serve in a Christ-centered environment where the mission is bigger than ourselves. I cannot wait to see what God has in store as I begin this new chapter at CRISTA Media!”

CRISTA Media, established in 1954, is dedicated to broadcasting messages of hope and faith to inspire and uplift communities in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Through music, ministry, and meaningful connection, CRISTA Media aims to honor God and share His love with every listener.

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Sen. Cantwell demands that FCC Chair stop threatening media organizations over content

Sen. Maria Cantwell

U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which oversees the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), senior member of the Committee, Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Telecommunications and Media Subcommittee, and all Democratic members of the Committee sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr.

The letter demands that he immediately stop threatening media organizations over content the Trump Administration does not like, in violation of the First Amendment.

The letter follows comments by Carr on a right-wing podcast suggesting that the FCC would take action against ABC and its parent company, Disney, over a monologue by comedian Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show. 

“We are outraged by your comments yesterday on a podcast suggesting that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) would take action against ABC, its parent company Disney, and its affiliates, over comments made by comedian Jimmy Kimmel on his late-night show,” the Senators wrote. 

“It is not simply unacceptable for the FCC Chairman to threaten a media organization because he does not like the content of its programming—it violates the First Amendment that you claim to champion. 

"The FCC’s role in overseeing the public airwaves does not give it the power to act as a roving press censor, targeting broadcasters based on their political commentary. But under your leadership, the FCC is being weaponized to do precisely that.”

The senators continued: “Under your leadership, the FCC appears to be discarding Congress’s clear directive in the Communications Act to ensure broadcasters act in the ‘public interest’—and is instead requiring them to act in ‘Trump’s interest.’ 

"This approach is an anathema to the Constitution. The consequences of your comments were quickly apparent. Hours later, Nexstar—a major owner of ABC affiliates that has a significant merger pending before the FCC—announced that it would take Kimmel off the air. Soon thereafter, Disney announced it was indefinitely suspending his show altogether. 

"This is precisely what government censorship looks like.”

“We urge you to immediately stop threatening media organizations due to their programming and return to the FCC’s mission of ensuring all Americans have access to affordable, efficient communication services.”

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Cantwell pushes back on Admin efforts to defund 14 Local Broadcasting Stations in WA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s rescission package that proposes to claw back $1.1 billion in funding already allocated by Congress for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.

"President Trump's rescission package is another attempt to defund more than 1,500 local broadcasting stations across the country, including 14 in the State of Washington. As a result, millions of Americans—particularly in rural communities—will be cut off from local newsrooms, lifesaving emergency alerts, and programs they love.

"By clawing back our federal investment in non-partisan public broadcasting, the Trump Administration and Republicans are not only undermining laws on the books, but also the irreplaceable role public broadcasting plays in our communities."

These 14 stations in Washington state would be affected:

Public Television Stations

• KCTS-TV (Seattle)
• KSPS-TV (Spokane)
• KWSU-TV (Pullman)
• KBTC-TV (Tacoma)

Public Radio Stations

• KUOW-FM (Seattle)
• KEXP-FM (Seattle)
• KNKX-FM (Tacoma)
• KING-FM (Seattle)
• KWSU-AM (Pullman)
• KPBX-FM (Spokane)
• KDNA-FM (Granger)
• KNHC-FM (Seattle)
• KBCS-FM (Bellevue)
• KSVR-FM (Mount Vernon)

The average cost per American for public broadcasting is just $1.60 a year, and this funding supports 356 public TV stations and 1,190 public radio stations across the nation as of March 2025. 

CPB support is absolutely crucial for rural communities, and provides vital news and information in all 50 states. Senator Cantwell and public broadcasting travel host Rick Steves condemned the Trump Administration for its assault on the Corporation for Public Broadcasting last month.

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4th of July in Edmonds

Grand Marshal Teresa Wippel
Photo by Glen Nelson

From MyEdmondsNews.com and MLTNews.com

Thousands of spectators lined downtown streets Thursday for the annual Edmonds Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July parade — a small-town tradition that has been around since 1907. 

Veterans proudly marched, horses deftly pranced and school musicians kept the beat, much to the delight of an enthusiastic crowd of onlookers.

Teresa Wippel, publisher of My Neighborhood New Network, was named as Grand Marshal

In 2009, Wippel founded My Edmonds News, which now part of the My Neighborhood News Network — a vital community news organization that also includes MLTnews and Lynnwood Today. 

These three news organizations give businesses, organizations and residents the opportunity to communicate important news, events and updates, offering South County residents quality journalism and community stories.

See pictures of the parade here

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Edmonds Author Speaker Series: How local news supports strong communities

Teresa Wippel founder, president and CEO of the My Neighborhood News Network
Photo courtesy Author/Speaker's series

With local news outlets closing or downsizing, what does the future hold for community journalism?

On Thursday, February 8, 2024 from 6:30 - 8pm, Teresa Wippel - founder, president and CEO of the My Neighborhood News Network (MNNN) - will discuss the state of local news and the important role it plays in building strong communities. 

The event is part of the Edmonds Waterfront Center’s Author/Speaker series. There will be a Q&A with reporters and photographers for MNNN — which includes digital publications My Edmonds News, MLTnews and Lynnwood Today.

The MNNN is a member of The Institute for Nonprofit News - a network of more than 425 independent news organizations. Members of the INN Network tell stories that otherwise would go untold – connecting communities, holding the powerful accountable and strengthening democracy.

The event will take place at the Edmonds Waterfront Center at 220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds and tickets are available online or can be purchased at the door.

Local news is in peril. As reported in The Seattle Times, the owner of dozens of local news sites including the Seattle Weekly, Bothell-Kenmore Reporter, and Kirkland Reporter, announced recently they are seeking to sell the business to avoid bankruptcy. The news sites are now ghosts after years of downsizing and layoffs leaving cities across the region with no local news coverage.

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Shoreline mom is a contestant on Amazing Race on CBS

Shoreline mom Chelsea Day (r) and her BFF Robbin Tomich
are contestants on the Amazing Race on CBS
Photo courtesy CBS

By Jamie Holter

If you are a fan of the Amazing Race on CBS, have we got news for you! We have a local mom, Chelsea Day, from Shoreline, who is in it to win it with her BFF from middle school in Redmond, Robbin Tomich.

Check out their promotional video here

We caught up with them for a quick convo between takes.

How did you and your best friend end up on the Amazing Race?

Sparkling personalities! It’s really a story of perseverance that is mind blowing. I would tell everyone about Robbin's story, losing her husband so quickly and having 4 kiddos to take care of and we thought we could share her story with millions of people. That was our initial inspiration for applying. Then to have the opportunity for an adventure of a lifetime. How could you say no!

Was it a casual idea or did you really have to plan and prepare?

Our interview process was 6 months, they really vet people! It was certainly not a walk in the park.

How did you two choose each other to do this? Was it like over drinks one night or something you just set out to do?

I was at Robbin's one day and we were both chatting about how strong we were and then we chatted about the Amazing Race and then -- time stopped, we locked eyes, light bulbs over our heads, we knew we had to give it a shot.

Was being on Amazing Race on your Life Bingo Card???

I guess I’ll say yes. And also that old adage “whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you’re right”.

What is it like?

Like Hunger Games and a scavenger hunt around the world with a bunch of the greatest people in America. It was interesting to be with so many over the top big personalities. I wouldn’t usually consider myself a wallflower but in this case I might.

What was the biggest surprise for you?

I think there are extra obstacles that get integrated into the race, unexpected blocks in the road, very vague directions stuff like that… those extra challenges I’m sure make good tv but they were disorienting.

What were some of your strategies to survive on the show?

Rely mostly on our strength if given the opportunity between two tasks, be friendly with everyone, read the directions/rules multiple times. [editors note here: good advice for life, right?]

If someone asked you for advice about being on a show like this, what would you tell them?

Just make an authentic video and don’t give up. Lots of people on the show had applied multiple times.

You are from Shoreline….

I’m a long time resident and my kids are from Shoreline, Robbin and I are both from Redmond, I’ve lived here for 11 years, and my mom lives just a few houses up from me.

Living here, is there anything here that prepared you for this race?

Robbin and I went and jumped in the Puget Sound at Richmond Beach! Also, Orange Theory Fitness in Shoreline was a key part of getting me in the best shape of my life and started on this journey. (Writer’s Note: This is not a paid promotional announcement, but this writer can second the shout out for OTF in Shoreline…)

At the end of this, what are you most excited to share?

That I am just SO excited for my 81-year-old Jazzercising mother to watch the show. She’s my everything and circumstances have not been so great for her and bringing her some prime time joy is gonna be the coolest thing ever.


Last week, CBS announced the 13 teams competing on the milestone 35th season of THE AMAZING RACE, premiered on Wednesday, September 27, 9:30-11:00 PM ET/PT. The new season will feature weekly 90-minute episodes, right behind SURVIVOR.

In its biggest season yet, the race ups the ante, by starting with an unprecedented 13 new globetrotting teams who will set off on a 23,800-mile adventure around the world and visit a new country, Slovenia, known for its beautiful landscape and dramatic scenery. 

Here, teams will fly in a gravity defying glider, 2,000 feet over Lake Bled, cross-country ski indoors and climb 1,110 steps to the top of Planica’s tallest ski jump, among other once-in-a-lifetime challenges.

We’ll be sure to track our favorite Shoreline resident and wish her all the best luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Shorewood student newspaper staff win awards at spring conference

Award-winning Kolus staff

The staff of Shorewood newspaper and journalism department participated in the WA Journalism Education Association (WJEA) Spring Conference 2022 at Mercer Island High School, Saturday, March 5, 2022.

They met other school journalism classes, saw examples from other papers (and shared theirs) and participated in writing and art competitions that were judged by a panel of journalists. 

They won various individual awards AND their whole group took home the Award of Excellence for Online News Website.

Individual awards went to: 

• Jade Doerksen Superior for Feature Writing, 
• Kate Grutz Award of Excellence for Newspaper Layout, 
• Eliana Megargee Superior for Editorial Cartooning, and 
• Darby O’Neill Honorable Mention for Review Writing.

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Shoreline Community College’s newspaper, The Ebbtide, wins awards in Pacific northwest college journalism competition

Ebbtide staff

Shoreline Community College’s newspaper, The Ebbtide, has garnered four awards and one honorable mention at the 2021 Pacific Northwest Association of Journalism Educators (PNAJE) contest.

This year, the organization received 262 submissions from two-year and four-year schools across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska and Montana. The institutions competed for what PNAJE refers to as “the best in college journalism.”

The Ebbtide took home second prize for Best Website; the most prominent category a publication can place in.

Editor-in-Chief Nova Clark won a third place award in the Review category for her critique of Amazon Studios’ sci-fi nostalgia flick “The Vast of Night.”

Copy Editor Emma Dortsch placed third in the category of Individual Column / Commentary for her opinion piece “How I Learned To Give Myself A Break.” For her animation that accompanied the article, Visuals Editor Erin Krogh won first place in the category of Photo Illustration / Graphics.

In the category of Headlines, Staff Writer Eve Westmoreland received an honorable mention for her opinion piece “Europe’s ‘Super League’ After Super Profits.” The story was also her debut article as a member of The Ebbtide this quarter.

“I couldn’t be happier with the results,” Clark said. “I’m so proud of my staff and I hope this serves as an example of what can be achieved with the right amount of passion.”

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Shorecrest grad hired as reporter for the Everett Herald

Jake Goldstein-Street hired by the
Everett Herald as criminal justice reporter

Jake Goldstein-Street, Shorecrest class of 2017, UW class of 2021, has been hired as the Criminal Justice reporter for the Everett Herald starting July 1, 2021. 

Jake's interest in journalism began at Shorecrest, and led him to become a reporter for the UW Daily -- the last two years the News Editor.

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The Washington State Library

The Washington State Library in Tumwater

Washington State Library (WSL) has digitized over 450,000 pages of historic Washington newspapers for the Washington Digital Newspapers (WDN) website, including more than 27,000 pages now available and free to the public.

These include the Anacortes American (1985-2000) and The Catholic Northwest Progress(1957-1966). The WDN program is funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

In 2018, WSL received a $324,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to participate in the National Digital Newspaper Program by digitizing 100,000 more pages for Chronicling America. 

Hosted by the Library of Congress, Chronicling America is a national newspaper site with over 15 million keyword-searchable pages. New titles including The Northwest Enterprise, Northwest Times, Spokane Woman, Southwest Washington Labor Press, and White Bluffs Spokesman are now available – all of which are in the public domain.

WSL’s physical newspaper collection in Olympia includes over 6,500 newspaper titles with more than 50,000 reels of microfilm. It’s one of the best “go-to” places for Washington newspapers!

--From the office of the Washington Secretary of State

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KSER radio announces new vintage synth, space, and New Age radio show hosted by Shoreline resident

Dead Electric may be the first on-air show in the US to play synth music solely from the 70s and 80s


Everett, Washington---Public radio station KSER has announced a new radio show: Dead Electric, which plays synth, space, and new age music exclusively from the 70s and 80s. But more, it might be the first radio show in the US to do so.

“Radio shows playing oldies, old school hip-hop, or classic swing or roots music are a staple of on-air programming,” said Shoreline resident David Haldeman, the show’s host. 

“Yet I couldn’t find any that are dedicated to vintage electronic music. I’m hoping the show will finally give this beautiful, fascinating period in music its due.”

In a given show, artists might include Tangerine Dream, Laurie Anderson, Giorgio Moroder, Vangelis, Kraftwerk, Clara Rockmore, Isao Tomita, Laraaji, Delia Derbyshire, Jonzun Crew, or Klaus Schulze, and genres like synthpop, ambient, electro, 8-bit Nintendo soundtracks, German kosmische, and progressive rock.

Dead Electric airs every Friday night from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on independent public radio station 90.7 KSER in Everett, Washington, and 89.9 KXIR on Whidbey Island. The station can also be heard in north Seattle and throughout Snohomish and Island counties. It can also be streamed from anywhere in the world on KSER.org . Past shows are available for listening two weeks after the initial show date.

Go to the Radio Replayer on KSER’s website to listen.

In the past several years, there has been a massive surge in interest in synthesizers and electronic music. A headline in The Atlantic magazine even read, “Buy the Hype: Why Electronic Music Really Could Be the New Rock and Roll.” 

From the wild popularity of the retro-80s synth soundtrack of the TV show Stranger Things, to the surge in sales of modular synthesizers, to 70s synth pioneers Jean-Michel Jarre and Giorgio Moroder recently packing the Neptune and the Paramount respectively, “it’s becoming clear that there is a particular fascination right now with the dusty, eerie, and beautiful sound of older electronic music,” said Haldeman.

The radio show also has a website where listeners can make requests, view playlists, read blog posts about the genre at deadelectricfm.com . The show is also on social media on Instagram and Twitter

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Rolling Stone publishes op-ed from Gov. Inslee in recognition of Climate Week

Gov. Inslee meeting with local leaders in fire-ravaged communities
Photo courtesy Washington state
 

Rolling Stone published an op-ed this week from the governor in recognition of Climate Week and the many challenges that lay ahead in guaranteeing a sustainable future for Washingtonians. The op-ed reads, in part:

"While we know this administration would be wise to change its destructive path – by bringing our country back into the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, by putting in place strong clean car standards, or by restoring key environmental protections razed by Trump’s cronies – we know they won’t. 

"However, public opinion is clear even after years of misinformation and downright lies. There is not enough oil money in the world to stop the American people from rising up for what’s right, and it’s time to hit back.

"Let this Climate Week be a reminder not merely of the long road ahead, but of our own power to make that journey together. Start now, so that in Climate Week 2021 we’ll have a little less distance to cover."

Read the op-ed on Rolling Stone.com

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Redmond man arrested for threatening local TV journalist

Chris Ingalls, KING 5 investigative reporter
targeted by neo-Nazi group

Four racially motivated violent extremists from across the U.S. were arrested and charged Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in U.S District Court in Seattle with a conspiracy to threaten and intimidate journalists and activists, announced U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran.

The arrests and searches by the FBI and local law enforcement were coordinated by the Department of Justice’s National Security Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Offices in Seattle, Tampa, Houston, and Phoenix.

“These defendants sought to spread fear and terror with threats delivered to the doorstep of those who are critical of their activities,” said U.S. Attorney Brian T. Moran for the Western District of Washington.

“These defendants from across the country allegedly conspired on the internet to intimidate journalists and activists with whom they disagreed,” said Assistant Attorney General for National Security John C. Demers. “This is not how America works. The Department of Justice will not tolerate this type of behavior.”

The defendants charged in the conspiracy include:

• Cameron Brandon Shea, 24, of Redmond, Washington
• Kaleb Cole, 24, of Montgomery, Texas
• Taylor Ashley Parker-Dipeppe, 20, of Spring Hill, Florida
• Johnny Roman Garza, 20, of Queen Creek, Arizona

According to the criminal complaint, the defendants conspired via an encrypted online chat group to identify journalists and others they wanted to intimidate. The group focused primarily on those who are Jewish or journalists of color. Defendants Kaleb Cole and Cameron Shea created the posters, which included Nazi symbols, masked figures with guns and Molotov cocktails, and threatening language. The posters were delivered to Atomwaffen members electronically, and the co conspirators printed and delivered or mailed the posters to journalists or activists the group was targeting.

In the Seattle area, the posters were mailed to a TV journalist and Edmonds resident Chris Ingalls of KING-5 who had reported on Atomwaffen, and to two individuals associated with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). 

In Tampa, the group targeted a journalist, but delivered the poster to the wrong address. In Phoenix, the poster was delivered to a magazine journalist.

“Today’s announcement serves as a warning to anyone who intends to use violence as intimidation or coercion to further their ideology that the FBI remains steadfast in our commitment to protect Americans from domestic terrorism,” said Assistant Director for Counterterrorism Jill Sanborn. “These nationwide arrests are the result of the robust partnerships among the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Forces in Tampa, Seattle, Houston, and Phoenix, and with the Seattle Police Department.”

“The FBI recognizes all citizen's First Amendment-protected rights. However the subjects arrested today crossed the line from protected ideas and speech to action in order to intimidate and coerce individuals who they perceived as a threat to their ideology of hate,” said Raymond Duda, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Seattle.

“Today's takedown is proof the FBI in Tampa and our Joint Terrorism Task Force will work tirelessly to ensure communities are rid of hate inspired groups whose goal is to fuel intimidation and violence,” said FBI Tampa Special Agent in Charge Michael McPherson.

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King 5 Evening Magazine broadcast from Briley's BBQ in LFP

King 5's Evening Magazine did their Thursday, January 9, 2020 broadcast from Briley's BBQ and Grill in Lake Forest Park.

Watch it here:

So much smokey goodness at Briley's BBQ and Grill in Lake Forest Park

15030 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park 98155

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Will the Rotary Cup be the KING 5 Big Game of the Week?

Schools Supt. Miner
at her first Rotary Cup
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The annual Rotary Cup football game is this Friday, September 27, 2019 at Shoreline Stadium 18560 1st Ave NE.

It features cross-town rivals Shorecrest vs Shorewood and a Shoreline Schools Superintendent who supports all the students.

For years, local fans have made a point of voting this game in as KING TV 5's Game of the Week. Will they do it again this year?

Voting is here - and is open until Thursday at 1pm.

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KING TV 5 in Ridgecrest Wednesday morning

Mimi Jung from KING TV 5 in Café Aroma

As part of their "5 cities in 5 days" feature, KING 5's Mimi Jung spent early morning at Café Aroma in Ridgecrest at 5th NE and NE 165th.

The segment featured a lot of snow and slush and a downed tree on 5th NE.

They did two very nice interviews with local residents, who were articulate about what makes Shoreline a great place to live.

They showed Aurora from the Interurban Trail park in front of City Hall, went across the Blue Bridges, and talked about the Surprised by Shoreline marketing campaign.

The schools got a shout-out, as did the new Sound Transit stations at 145th and 185th.

Here's the link to the segment, which was broadcast during the 5am and 6am news.

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Washington State Library awarded $280,000 to digitize historic newspapers

With a new $280,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant, the Office of Secretary of State Kim Wyman will break fresh ground in its nationally-recognized project of digitizing historic newspapers.

The grant, announced last week, will enable the Washington State Library’s Washington Digital Newspaper Project to add 100,000 pages of culturally and historically significant newspapers from Asian-American, African-American, and World War II-era publications to its free public archives.

“It is a special privilege to be able to continue our work to preserve Washington’s history and make these invaluable accounts available, accessible, and searchable,” said Secretary of State Kim Wyman, whose office oversees the Washington State Library. “I’m very proud of the work our Library staff has done, and I’m looking forward to seeing more thanks to these funds.”

The grant is the fourth National Endowment for the Humanities award for the Digital Newspaper Project. Under the State Library’s participation in the National Digital Newspaper Program, more than 300,000 pages of historic Washington newspapers have been added to the 13 million newspaper pages publicly accessible at the Chronicling America website of the Library of Congress.

The Washington Digital Newspaper Project is one of only four Washington projects selected for the first awards of the new Infrastructure and Capacity-Building Challenge Grant program, which announced $43.1 million in awards for 218 projects nationwide.

“I’m truly grateful to the National Endowment for the Humanities, both for their recognition of our achievements in digitizing historic newspapers and for their decision to fund our latest project,” said State Librarian Cindy Aden. 

“We’ll be able to bring the firsthand accounts of bygone eras of Washington’s African-American and Asian-American experiences into the consciousness of new generations, and add local perspectives to their understanding of what it was like living in our state throughout World War II.”

Washington’s Office of Secretary of State oversees a number of areas within state government, including managing state elections, registering corporations and charities, and governing the use of the state flag and state seal. The office also manages the State Archives and the State Library, documents extraordinary stories in Washington’s history through Legacy Washington, oversees the Combined Fund Drive for charitable giving by state employees, and administers the state’s Address Confidentiality Program to help protect survivors of crime.

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KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 welcomes new Director of Programming

Ty McFarland, new Program Director

KCMS SPIRIT 105.3, part of CRISTA Media, has announced the hiring of Ty McFarland as new Director of Programming, effective March 12, 2018.

McFarland arrives to SPIRIT 105.3 with over 22 years of experience in the Contemporary Christian Music format, most recently having served as Senior Director of Operations and Programming for KSBJ in Houston.

Stated McFarland: “I’m excited to be returning to the Pacific Northwest, am very optimistic for the future and looking forward to getting started with the CRISTA Media team.”

The hiring of McFarland concludes a national search for a Director of Programming to oversee not only KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 and KCIS 630 in Seattle, but also KWPZ PRAISE 106.5, which serves listeners in northwest Washington and southern British Columbia.

Stated Ann Marie Mulholland, General Manager for KCMS/KCIS: “Ty’s extensive experience and success in the CCM format will help elevate our stations to new heights. We are thrilled to have him join the CRISTA Media team and fulfill the mission of Spreading God’s Love through Media!”

Established in 1954, CRISTA Media owns and operates KCMS SPIRIT 105.3 and KCIS 630 in Seattle (WA), KWPZ PRAISE 106.5 in Bellingham (WA), KFMK SPIRIT 105.9 in Austin (TX), and multi-market HD radio/music streaming services Pure Music Radio, Sky Country Radio and Quiet Time Radio. CRISTA Media is part of the CRISTA Family of Ministries.

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Casting director looking for family to feature in new TV series

You could be on TV - but the casting director has very specific requirements:

You and your family, which includes a child between 10 and 16, are moving into and renovating your childhood home in Shoreline. Your parents are moving out and looking to downsize or move into a retirement community.

Leftfield Entertainment is a full-scale television production company that creates a number of programs for various cable networks, such as The History Channel, and Discovery – including the new "Tiny House Nation" and international smash hit, "Pawn Stars."

We are currently working with a major cable network on a NEW home transformation series about families across the nation who are about to move back into the homes they grew up in. 

Each episode will follow outgoing families moving back into their childhood homes and then renovating them to their liking. 

At the same time, we’ll follow their parents as they move out of their old home and hunt for a new perfect home to start the next chapter of their lives in, whether that's downsizing or moving into a retirement community of some sort.  We are looking for families that have stories similar to this and would be interested in having their renovation done on our show!

For more information contact Desiree.Kmiecik@LoudTelevision.com

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