KSVR is committed to providing local news and information to the Skagit Community in both English and Spanish. KSVR provides opportunities for students and community volunteers to produce radio programming to reach local populations served little by conventional media. Licensed by the Board of Trustees for Skagit Valley College, KSVR has been on the air since 1973.
The COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Lei brand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about that Washington State is in a fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and a lot more.
A discussion with Kathleen Martin housing program manager for Community Action of Skagit. She talks about dispersing finances from the Eviction Prevention Program to renters and some landlords who need help because of COVID-19.
A conversation with Heather Bowhay local author. She talks about the art of writing young adult fiction and fiction in general.
Today is a conversation with Dan Kovalik who wrote the book Cancel this Book, a progressive case against cancel culture.
Today is a discussion with Peter Fromm author of Indian Creek Chronicle a memoir. He talks about his adventure in the Montana wilderness as a naïve young man in 1978 to 1979 during a hard winter.
Today is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about April 16 is when they're opening the vaccinations from age 16 years or older, there’s an uptick in cases around the country and our county, how the vaccine works a refresher, and a whole lot more.
Today is a discussion with Kendra McKay a student in a non-traditional program in her great experience at schedule Valley College.
Today is a discussion with Cliff Mass professor of Atmospheric Sciences at the University of Washington. He discusses climate change.
Today is a discussion about Northwest Washington STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) with John Sternlicht, Director of EDASC and Michelle Judson director Northwest Washington STEM. They talk about career outreach to K - 12 students for STEM in the real world.
Today is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand of the Skagit public health department. He talks about many things including vaccinations are going well.
Today is the COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand Skagit public health officer. He talks about on March 22 the state is opening up more, the UK variant is on the rise, the two US vaccines are effective against the variants, and a whole lot more.
Skagit County local makes it as a Voice Over Artist in LA. Talks about how he became a voice-over artist.
A conversation with Jason Turner educator and docent of the North West African American museum in Seattle. He talks about the history of the museum, how was founded, and the mission which is to bring the story of how African-Americans came to the northwest. Presenting the African American experience.
Today is a conversation with Bill Constantine the new owner of Il Granaio. He explains how COVID-19 affected the re-opening a newly purchased restaurant.
discussion with the Director of the Skagit Historical museum Jo Wolfe. She talks about the Jesus Guillén works of art exhibit. A local Hispanic artist who died in 1994.
A conversation with Harriet Custer the WSU master gardener. She talks about growing your own food.
COVID Update with Dr. Howard Leibrand Skagit County Public Health Officer. He talks about how much vaccines are coming to the county, vaccines will be available through pharmacies and the fairground clinic, include all three vaccines, and a lot more
A discussion with Gilda Sheppard, filmmaker. She talks about her documentary Since I've Been Down about the three strikes law in Washington and the affect it had on the Hilltop neighborhood in Tacoma.
The COVID-19 update with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about many updates of what's happening surrounding COVID-19 virus.
A conversation with Mayor Steve sextant of Burlington. He talks about the attempt to create a year-round homeless shelter in Burlington that will serve Skagit county. The problems and solutions involved. It will also include other services to help the homeless.
2-23-2021 Documentary Film We the Power by KSVR-FM
A discussion with Cheryl Willis Marketing and Public Affairs Liaison at Skagit Transit. She talks about deep cleaning the buses, touch pass card, and smartphones, limited route schedules, high tech info kiosk, and stuff the bus food donation event.
A discussion with Ryan Davis Asset building coordinator end credit counselor. He discusses financial planning preparedness for different events. Because next week is America Saves week
A conversation with Rachel Greg Executive Director of the Big Sky film festival in Missoula Montana for 2021. This year it's a virtual film festival online.
A conversation with Theresa Pugh Executive Director of the Skagit Habitat for Humanity. She talks about the thrift store, where building materials come from, how the organization started, and houses built.
A discussion with Karen Tibbals who is written a book called Persuade Don't Preach restoring civility across the political divide.
A discussion about the city Anacortes providing fiber optic Internet service for their municipal citizens and businesses. With Emily Schuh administrative service director and Jim Limberg broadband business manager.
He talks about the county vaccine update, the upcoming Johnson & Johnson protein vaccination, how long we're going to live with the COVID-19 virus, vaccine availability in the county, and a lot more
Hoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Maximo Tavarez sobre el programa "Permiso de Cuidado Pagado" administrado por el Departamento de Seguridad para el Empleo. Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Maximo Tavarez about the Paid Family and Medical Leave administered by the Employment Security Department.
Anne Feeney, Union made, Hell raiser, and the Best Labor singer-writer in North America! Interview: Anne talks about her life as an activist, agitator, mom, and much more and the show will highlight three of Anne’s favorite songs. For more information, go to http://www.annefeeney.com/. We Do The work Comment: Ken gives We Do The Work’s farewell. #LaborRadioPod
A discussion with Julie de Lasada the Skagit Public Health site manager for the Community Covid response site.
Hoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Rosario Aguilar sobre la academia en linea para niños. Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Rosario Aguilar about the Online Academy for children.
Conor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 3 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor reports on the lifelong labor activist Irene Hull. For more information, go to www.laborarchives.org or email cmcasey@uw.edu. We Do The Work Comments: > American workers need a worker bill of rights. > Gary Kanter sings ‘Solidarity Now.’ > Frontline workers are dying. > George Mann sings ‘We Have Fed You All for a Thousand Years.’ > Gary Kanter and Mike Dumovich play their Northwest Union Call song. #LaborRadioPod
A conversation with the Skagit Valley College's new athletic director Mitch Freeman. He talks about being a new athletic director, how the college is going to work around Covid, and the canceling of the annual college tournament for 2021.
Conor Casey, Labor Archivist at the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 2 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Conor describes Anna Louise Strong, a 20th-century American journalist, activist, and supporter of the labor movement. For more information, go to http://lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/laws. We Do The Work Comments: > Some thoughts concerning what this year will bring. > Bits and pieces are given regarding judges, Tyson Chicken, Trump, Walmart, and bankruptcy. > Gary Kanter sings Don’t Mourn, Organize at Couth Buzzard, Seattle, WA. Original song was released by Smithsonian Folkways and titled ‘Songs of Labor Songwriter Joe Hill.’ #LaborRadioPod
a discussion with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit County public health officer. He gives us an update on what's happening in the county and with vaccinations around COVID-19.
Conor Casey and Crystal Rogers, Archivists for the Labor Archives of Washington, Part 1 Interview by Mike Dumovich: Crystal and Conor report on the ‘Women in Labor History’ project. Song: Rebel Girl: written by Joe Hill, arranged and sung by Hazel Dickens For more information, go to www.laborarchives.org or email cmcasey@uw.edu. We Do The Work Comments: > Some good news from the 2020 election. > What should happen to Social Security in 2021? #LaborRadioPod
A special program with a special guest Australian Community Broadcaster Brodie Goozee who talks about what it's like to be a community broadcaster in Australia and how they are dealing with Covid.
Hoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con la abogada Leta Sanchez sobre el programa de Accion diferida para los llegados en la Infancia (DACA). Today in Platica LATINA we talked with Attorney Leta Sanchez about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Hoy en Platica LATINA hablamos con Andrea Alaniz sobre lo nuevo y disponible en la libreria de Mount Vernon. Today in Platica LATINA we spoke with Andrea Alaniz about whats new and available at the Mount Vernon Library.
Assistant Art Professor in the College of Liberal Arts, at the University of Nevada, Miya Hannan, has centered her work around death for over a decade. After learning of someone’s wish to die in their home country, Hannan developed the Patria Soli (Homeland soil) project as an extension of her studio work. The project collects and ships soil to anyone who requests it, allowing recipients to experience their homeland at the end of life. Death is personal and the Patria Soli project helps to provide comfort to those faced with end-of-life decisions. She has teamed up with Jillian Tullis, a Health Communication Specialist and an Associate Professor at the University of San Diego to help spread the word about dying and end of life conversations.
Tia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 2 Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia discusses wage thief and how it affects local economies. For more information, go to http://www.labor.ucla.edu/ or http://www.labor.ucla.edu/what-we-do/rework-institute-for-worker-justice/. Emma’s Revolution’s 'Who Lies' from their CD Roots, Rock, and Revolution produced by Moving Forward Music #LaborRadioPod
A conversation with Dr. Mary Claire and Gary Ferguson authors of the book Full Ecology. Their book is about the connection between nature and humans. https://www.fullecology.com
Tia Koonse, Legal and Policy Research Manager for UCLA Labor Center, Part 1 Interview by Ken Winkes: Tia explains the reports on low-wages, the people who receive them, and the industries that pay them. For more information, go to http://www.labor.ucla.edu/ or http://www.labor.ucla.edu/what-we-do/rework-institute-for-worker-justice/l #LaborRadioPod
Larry Brown, President of the WSLC, and Union Songs Union Songs: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers’ Unionnation Band’s ‘Let’s Go Help Somebody’ and ‘Workin Overtime’ Gary Kanter’s ‘We’ve Marched Down This Road Before’ For more information, go to https://unionation.com/, http://garykanter.com/, http://www.wslc.org/, or http://www.thestand.org. We Do The Work Comments: > A worker whose job was shipped overseas has a message. > There is a scary ‘goblin’ in the room called socialism. #LaborRadioPod
Hoy en Platica Latina platicamos con Rafael Colon sobre el programa Share Work en el Departamento de Seguridad de Empleo mejor conocido como "Desempleo". Today in Platica LATINA we speak with Rafael Colon about the Share Work program at the Employment Security Department better known as "Unemployment".
A discussion with John Sternlicht the CEO of EDASC, the Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County. He talks about how EDASC helps develop businesses in Skagit county, change in the time of COVID, emerging industries, and more.
A discussion with newly re-elected county commissioner Ron Weson. He talks about plans that the county commission has for Skagit County.
a conversation with Dr. Howard Leibrand the Skagit public health officer. He talks about the COVID-19 update in Skagit county, vaccine longevity, vaccine availability in Skagit county, and testing in Skagit county.