Podcasts about Central Washington

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share his interview with senior Mikaio Edward, a Central Washington transfer who is battling for rotation reps on the Broncos' interior defensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BRONCO FOCUS EVERY MONDAY-FRIDAY AT 3:45 P.M.: Bob Behler, the voice of Boise State athletics, joins Prater and Ballgame to share his interview with senior Mikaio Edward, a Central Washington transfer who is battling for rotation reps on the Broncos' interior defensive line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earlier this year, Flor Sánchez made the agonizing decision to leave her husband and 6-year-old son behind, and self-deported to Sinaloa, Mexico amid the Trump Administration’s immigration crackdown. As immigration enforcement activity spread earlier this year into Central Washington, where Sánchez worked in the fruit orchards, she made the choice to depart Sunnyside, Washington and leave the U.S. with her eldest son. Her story is part of a larger trend of immigrant workers making the choice to leave the U.S. due to immigration enforcement.    Daisy Zavala Magaña and Hal Bernton covered Sánchez’s story for Range, and they join us to discuss their reporting.  

Every week we talk about the most fascinating stories in the news and what they say about the Pacific Northwest. We call it Front Page. It’s our chance to talk about the latest news with a rotation of plugged-in journalists and guests, taking a look at the headlines from the weekend and the stories that we'll be following as the week moves forward. Guest: KUOW state government reporter, Sarah Mizes Tan Related Links: Trump again makes unverifiable claims of noncitizen voting Appeals court allows USPS to move forward with Trump’s anti-mail voting order, for now Could the agricultural city of Yakima go blue this year? WA Democrats are hopeful What Seattleites and others had to say about ‘Jimothy’ the raccoon Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered what wildfire mitigation actually costs in Central Washington—and when you should start preparing? We break down assessment prices, defensible space work, grant funding opportunities, and the zone-based approach that could save your home and your insurance coverage. Blue Pine Fuels, Inc. City: Roslyn Address: 201 W Dakota Ave. Website: https://www.bluepinefuels.com Phone: +1 509 260 1492 Email: info@bluepinefuels.com

Today we're talking with Kevin Hoban and Jordie Simkovic, the creators and starring characters of Captain & Cat, a popular YouTube kids show with 200,000 subscribers and over 200 million views. The educational show for preschoolers tells stories using entertaining songs and narratives. They've just launched a new series called Explorasaurus: Healthy Food and You, aimed at teaching kids about healthy food and how it's grown. Their first episode about SugarBee apple growers in Washington State has over 500,000 views on YouTube. Interview Summary So, for people who aren't familiar with your show, for those few people out there who may not be, tell us about Captain & Cat, the characters, what they do, and how did you guys get started doing this? Kevin - Gotcha. Well, Jordan and I have been best friends since college. We went to Northwestern University in Chicago, and we were in a band together. We would perform live on campus, in the streets. And we realized that kids would stop and really enjoyed what we were doing. And I think that was the seed of the whole thing was, "Hey, maybe our act that we have, this two-man show is something for kids." And then we graduated. We both moved out to LA. Jordan came out here to act. I moved out here to produce TV shows, and on the weekends, we started performing for kids. Jordie - Yeah. Actually, we did a show called The Bubble Show. And we were doing probably six to eight shows a weekend for about 10 years. And then during the pandemic we started putting our stuff online because all live performances stopped. And for about three years it was nothing and crickets, and really just our parents watching. And then we won the award for best kid song of the year in 2023. And then that kinda put us on the radar of YouTube Kids who invited us to be one of the featured channels on their platform. And for a while we were doing jingles and music and educational songs and stuff like that. And then towards the end of last summer, we had connected with SugarBee Apples and that whole kind of growing cooperative out there about doing an apple song. And they actually were like, "You know what would be even cooler than that? Why don't you come out here and meet the farmers and see the harvest in action?" And we're like, "Whoa, this is really cool." And honestly, it was a life-changing experience. We now say that we have aunts, uncles, and cousins out in Central Washington. And honestly, I grew up in Miami, I went to college in Chicago, and then I've lived in Los Angeles ever since. I had never stepped foot on a farm, really, in any significant way. And just to be able to get exposure to this incredible pocket of people that otherwise I would have never had a chance to see and meet was completely eye-opening. Kevin - I would say I went out there thinking, "This is a huge apple company. They sell them all across the country in every grocery store." I went out there thinking, "Well, this is sort of like a big industrial corporate farm," right? Must be just one giant farm with robots harvesting apples. And what we found was it was a co-op of family-owned farms. Smaller families. We met the families. We met the grandparents, the parents, the kids, the grandkids. And we learned so much about apples and how you grow them. That every apple is picked by hand, first and foremost. Jordie - We honestly expected there was going to be like a machine just going around and shaking the apples off, you know. Because you have no idea. And there's been so much dialogue around factory farming, which has become kind of like the negative word. And honestly, yeah, as Kevin was saying, we expected just a giant faceless corporation there. And it was the exact opposite. Can I ask you guys a question? I'd like to dive in a little deeper than this, because you're saying something that resonates with me very personally. When I moved to North Carolina from Connecticut, I was offered the opportunity through the North Carolina Farm Bureau to do a tour of farms. Two-day intensive tour of farms in Eastern North Carolina. And we went to a blueberry farm that harvests millions of pounds of blueberries a year. Soybeans, corn, hog farmers, chicken. I mean, we did everything. And it was incredibly interesting. And there was the technology part of it, or the lack of technology that I was learning about, just as you related. But there was also a very moving human part of this. The people, I thought, were really interesting. And the generational nature of farming and all. So, tell me a little bit more about the people part of it. How much that affected you. Jordie - We met the farmer who like seven generations back, their family introduced the Granny Smith apple to the United States, you know? It's going back and we literally see it's a whole family working and living very close to where they farm. And so, kind of just, it's Uncle Farmer Peoples now, you know? And so, we were kinda talking to him about chemicals and pesticides and stuff like that off the record because we're like, "All right, so now tell us how much you spraying on these?" He's like, "Why would I ever do anything destructive to this land? This is where my family and I live." Kevin - Yeah. And I think you also picked up on the pressure that these farmers feel to carry on the farm itself. It's been in their family for generations. They need to keep it running. And all of the pressures and anxieties that come with that just to keep this farm afloat. Because again, it's not some huge corporation, it's a family farm that's part of this co-op of other family farms. And they've all kind of banded together to pool their resources to keep everything going, which is just a wonderful... It's a wonderful lesson, I think. These farms rely on people working together day in and day out for their own collective good. Jordie - The guy who runs the packaging facility is the brother-in-law of one of the growers. So, we thought that they were pranking us, because literally every car that drove by, they're like, "Oh, that's my brother-in-law. Oh, that's my aunt. That's my niece," in this little town right off Lake Chelan. And you really see the impact. We actually were just there last week again to film a new segment about apple blossoms and pollination and stuff like that. And one of the coolest experiences we had there was we went to an elementary school. One of the families in the co-op had donated shoes to a lot of the kids in the elementary school, and we helped go distribute them there. It's honestly so cool to see that the same way that LA is built around the film industry, there they're literally built around the apple and cherry industry, and pears. Ever since we went there, I off-camera would not, you would not catch me eating anything other than a SugarBee. And that's the truth. You know, so interesting to hear you talk about this and your experience with the apple production facility and the people being related to one another. It's exactly what I found on a sweet potato farm here. North Carolina's the largest producer of sweet potatoes, and I visited a very large farm owned by a man and his daughter. I mean, they really ran this business. And they were farmers at their heart, but this was $100 million a year business. And they're looking at international trade markets and deciding when to release the sweet potato. I mean highly sophisticated financial decisions they were making. But at the end of the day, they were related to their land, and that's what this was all about. I mean, to say it was a spiritual relationship doesn't... I don't know what word captures it. But it was something very special in that sometimes you think about farmers exploiting the land, and that happens with the big factory farms. But in these cases, you find farmers want to be at peace with their land. And I heard it many times, that they wanted to turn the land over in better condition to their children than it was turned over to them. It's obvious from affectively and emotionally the way you're talking about it and the way I'm talking about it, something very special is occurring here. How do you communicate that in a video, especially to children? Kevin - Well, I think for us, we always lead with the enthusiasm that we have, but then also trying to tease out the enthusiasm that the farmers have themselves. Because some of them are not used to being on camera, and certainly not on a YouTube Kids show. But once we ask the right questions and probe a little bit of, for an example, we just shot with them last week. And we asked for students that we work with around the country to submit questions. And one of the questions was, "Does the farmer talk to his apples?" And we asked one of the farmers that, and he lit up, and you just saw all the sudden that passion that he really does have for his apples. And I think the more that we can bring that out of the farmers, show kids and families how passionate and excited they are about the fruit, that hopefully that will get the kids excited as well. You can imagine the farmer talking to an apple when it's falls from 30 feet on his head. Jordie - They're pretty sturdy up there, honestly. And I think another way to kinda communicate the care is to show how much work goes into it. Because literally, this was informative for us just because going from the blossoms, they go through and prune by hand. And hand select it because there are so many variables involved. And what we found is the confluence of this incredible intergenerational wisdom and technique and craft that has been passed down and honed. Also, kind of meeting within the packaging facility. The technology there is honestly mind-blowing. And I think it's only getting more and more advanced. We shot an episode at a dairy farm. And one of the farms we visited recently had AI milkers - AI robotic milkers. And we're like, "Oh, does this make it so that the cows have a different and negative relationship with you since they're used to robots?" And they're like, "Actually, it's the exact opposite. Now, they're much friendlier with us because they know that we're not coming to do anything, you know. We're not coming to milk them." It's incredible to see. And I recommend everybody getting a chance to go visit a farm and see where their food is made, because it changes your relationship with how you eat, I think. You know, I can see why your offerings to children and their parents would be so popular. Because you guys have this neat sense of wonder. You know, you learn, you're out there, you're meeting interesting people, and these interactions sound like they mean the world to you. And of course, the wonder is something amazing that children have naturally. And if that can keep invigorated for as many years as possible, hooray. Kevin - Yeah. You asked earlier whether you should refer to us as Captain and Cat or Kevin and Jordan. And I think the truth is they've become one in the same. I mean, when we go out there and we film these episodes. Sure, we're in costumes and we're wearing bright colors. But for the most part it's just us, Kevin and Jordan. They're excited to learn about whatever we're talking about or talking to. And there is a natural curiosity that I think we both have. We're not acting, we're not faking it. To go to these farms and see, down one row of apples they're harvesting hundreds of thousands of apples. And they've got to get it done within a matter of weeks. You don't have to pretend, that's just impressive. Yeah. That is just impressive to us. Jordie - And the world is cool out there, honestly. I don't put on anything. We actually pride ourselves on not talking to kids in a silly voice. I talk in our episodes exactly the way I'm talking now. We don't dumb down our content, and we love having kind of complex words and complex ideas, which we then take upon ourselves to translate into simile that helps our audience understand. You know? We're processing all this in real time. And Kevin and I come from an educational background. I'm a teacher at heart, and I've always have been. And it's just amazing to be able to receive and absorb this information, and at the same time relate it to an audience that we believe will catch up with us if we use the right words. Tell me how you remain optimistic. So, let's talk about kids and food. The average child is exposed to tens of thousands of messages over a period of time that are mainly for unhealthy food. They're being given food in schools and elsewhere that is engineered to hijack the brain chemistry to keep them coming back for more. You know, Tony the Tiger is not on plain cornflakes, and the Trix Rabbit is not on an unsugared cereal. And you can go on and on. They're obviously exposed to a very tough environment. Are you optimistic that can get turned around? Kevin - I'm optimistic just based on what we've seen with what we're doing with healthy foods and produce. I think we are trying to, in some sense, be the Tony Tiger of apples, right? We want to be there going, "Hey, apples are really exciting because they're healthy, and they're good for you, and they're sweet." And if we can get kids excited about it, we feel like we've done our part. And what we've seen by this classroom program, we're working with classrooms around the country where we're sending in our content, but we're also sending apples with the help of SugarBee. And then the kids and the teachers have been filming videos and sending it to us about how excited they are to eat apples. And I think kids are wonderful. I have two of them of my own. And they will get excited about what you get excited about as an adult. If you say, "Apples are the coolest, most fun thing I've seen," they get excited about it, too. And they wanna learn, and they wanna share, and they wanna talk about it. Jordie - There's also a really cool, I think, trend that's happening within the produce industry which we've noticed. And we've noticed that since we've gotten in, which is that it's not enough to just be on the shelf anymore. You want to have a branding, and you want to have a logo, and you want to have a messaging, and you want to have connotations around your brand. And I think produce companies are starting to catch up and use a lot of the same marketing tactics and strategies that kinda junk food was using for a long time. And you know what I always say? It's this. If you actually take the time to bite into an apple and really enjoy it, there's nothing sweeter and more nuanced, in my opinion, than that. I think the more we can change the relationship with how and when we eat, the more we'll start to appreciate food that's of a different quality. And I think bringing attention to that, we're obviously swinging since probably the 1950s, maybe even earlier than that, in terms of just mindless, quick-to-go eating. But I think you see that we're changing the way that we think about how and when we eat. And I think that will favor the swing back towards it. And that's why, honestly, I think we're just optimistic people no matter what. If we went out there and did a despairing series about healthy foods, then that's not going to work, you know? But we love what we do, and we really believe in it, so that's our cause for hope. You mentioned interacting with classrooms. So, you could just post your material out there and not get involved with actual children and actual classrooms. Why the decision to do that? And tell us how that works. How do you interact with classrooms, and are teachers responsive? What kind of reaction are you getting? Kevin - Well, this actually came out of a conversation we had with the people at SugarBee. They said, " We would love to get into classrooms to teach kids about healthy foods. We've been asked before to send our apples to classrooms, but we just don't know what to do or how to do that necessarily." And so, we took it upon ourselves to start reaching out to teachers one by one on email, Instagram, TikTok, and say, "Hey, we have this healthy food episode. And we're going to create a worksheet for kids, so they learn how apples are grown. And SugarBee has generously said that they will send a bag of apples to every classroom that wants to be participate in this." And we didn't know how teachers were going to react, if they had the time for that or interest, and the response was overwhelmingly, "Yes, please, and thank you." I think teachers are looking for new lesson plans, interactive lesson plans, and obviously want to encourage kids to be eating healthy. And the fact that we can facilitate this to hundreds of classrooms around the country, it was a win for all sides really. And then we didn't ever ask anybody to film anything or post anything on social media. That's not part of the program. But they took it upon themselves to film videos of either the teachers or the kids thanking us. Thanking Sugarbee for doing this. It was more rewarding than I think we even realized going into this. Jordie - There have been people who reached out to us and got back to us, and they're like, "We just want you to know somebody's offering us a scam of free apples using your name." And we're like, "Actually, that's not a scam. That's a real thing." And I think we all see a huge opportunity. And one of our guiding philosophies and what we've realized is this: at home, you're very set in your ways, and you've created your habits around eating. And it's very hard at that point to disrupt it because at home, you're rebelling against your parents, you're set in your ways, you're not willing to try anything. And that becomes a position or in a place where you kinda dig your heels into the ground and say, "This is what I like, and that's it." But in school, we found that everybody is so open to trying new things. I remember growing up, I would just, anything that they'd put out at snack for me, I would eat. And, because it was a nice break from being in school, you know? And we think that hitting them in this environment is actually much more effective even than hitting them at home with this. And if we're looking to create lasting habits and changing the narrative around these healthy foods. The last thing we want to do is make it feel like you should eat this. Because the second someone tells you what you should do, that becomes the last thing in the world you want to do. Can you give us a peek at what kind of foods you might be wanting to take on next? Kevin - Ooh, spoilers. Yeah, we got some cool ones. We just released an episode this month about Sunkist mandarins. We went to Mandarin Farms in Central California. Same thing, we filmed with the farmers. It's also a co-op, all family farms. We went to the processing plant where they wash the mandarins and sort them and bag them and ship them. And so those mandarins are going to go out to classrooms in the next couple of weeks, and then we've got some really fun stuff planned. So basically, our goal with this is honestly to create a healthy food/product of the month club that we would send into participating schools. It's going to be very, very seasonal because we kind of want to create that sense of it. And luckily, we've got a lot of different brands signed on already. Our summer is looking pretty busy, which is a blessing for us. And really a blessing for the kids that we hope will be learning about this and receiving new foods. It's not too hard to get kids to like the idea of eating something sweet like an apple or mandarins. What about things like broccoli and cauliflower and Brussels sprouts and asparagus? Will you turn your attention to those at some point? Kevin - Absolutely. Yeah. Jordie - Absolutely. Kevin - We're up for the challenge. I know from my own experience with my five-year-old, if you dip anything in ranch, they'll like it. Or, or do a deep fry it. Or deep fry it. Jordie - Right? But it's a pairing issue, you know what I mean? And it's a context issue. So, it's the way you eat it. So raw broccoli is probably not your gateway broccoli. You know what I mean? Right. But you can always find different ways, whether or not it's incorporating it into a smoothie, incorporating it into a sandwich, or anything like that. It's kind of a gateway thing. And there's also a cool thing we're doing. So, for example, we are talking to a potato company. We don't want teachers to have to go home and make mashed potatoes, right? Because that's a barrier to entry, and that's kind of a pain. But what we found is a little workaround with a few of these is like, oh, there's an opportunity to send potatoes into classrooms and have them grow their own potato and get a sense of how it goes. It's not only about trying the food, because honestly, nothing has given me more appreciation for blackberries than trying to grow blackberries myself. You know? And so being part of the process and realizing, wow, the stuff that we're getting is remarkable. And remarkably effective and really delicious and gigantic, and the quantity of it is mind-blowing. So just there's so many different angles that we're getting kids into the idea of farming. And getting their hands dirty, and that's stuff that I feel like is really, really missing from modern society. Your messaging is focusing on how delicious these foods can be, how interesting their story is, who grew them, where it came from, and things like that. Is part of the messaging what these foods do for you? That mean that they can make you run faster, jump higher, whatever. I mean, is there a functional part of what you're trying to communicate? Kevin - Yes, absolutely. We try to say it gives you superpowers. And then with each food that we're working with, we do get into the science and try to present it in a way that's appropriate for young kids. But getting into even what flavonoids are in an apple, we just  did a whole segment of that and all the nutritious benefits. We've partnered with nutritionists. We were just filming with one in Washington to try to expose kids to the ideas that there are, inside of an apple, all of these natural vitamins and things that can help them. And we've even been doing fiber. Now, trying to present fiber in a way that ... doesn't say poop. Jordie - But we've started saying poop on our show, by the way. We're like, "You know what? We can say it as long as it's an academic context," you know? Kevin - Yeah. Yes, exactly. We find the way to toe the line, and quite honestly, kids will lean in if they hear something that makes them giggle a little bit. But understanding, I mean, even for me as a grown adult, understanding that apples are a good way to clean out your digestive system. That fiber is good for that. It's even a good reminder for me at my age to be like, "Oh, yeah." If I'm feeling a little bit of indigestion, maybe I need some more fiber. Jordie - And a cool thing we also did on our Sunkist episode, Captain and I actually dressed up as these ridiculous California surfer bro characters named Sonny Sunkist and Manny Mandarin, and the idea was that we were talking about why it's a perfect snack for surfing. But at the same time, we're also giving kind of the sugar pill treatment, which is like we're doing these ridiculous characters, but at the same time we're actually providing information about why they're so healthy for you. We're doing one about whey where Kevin and I are gonna go and hijack a LA Fitness and as these muscle bros and talk about why whey protein is so rich in protein and calcium and stuff like that. We're always evolving, and each episode ends up being different. But the one thing that we've found is like the story that we can tell of these is really infinite. And will there be any part of your messaging that will talk about foods kids might eat less of? I mean, you're focusing very positively and optimistically, so the answer to this could very well be no, because it just becomes complicated. But you've got lots of kids eating sugared cereals and drinking sugared beverages and things like that. I'm just wondering if that's part of the picture. It needn't be, but I'm wondering if it is. Kevin - I think up until now our thought has been if we can try to get them equally or more excited about the healthy options. Hopefully that's enough to sway them in that direction. And honestly, as a parent, I think just giving kids the idea of getting excited about produce, that they go home to their parents and then maybe the parents' job is just a little bit easier. Because I'm faced with that every day when my daughter says she wants a snack, and she wants candy, and I'm trying to say, "No, how about this apple over here?" If we can be on Team Apple, you know, if we can be the helper to the parents that's encouraging the kids to eat a little healthier, I think that we've done our job there. Jordie -  I think it's never about us wanting to disparage or discourage or make anybody feel bad about their habits, because I think a lot of the problem around our eating habits in this country is that there's a lot of shame involved in it. And you're not only getting a dose of those unhealthy foods that kind of give a quick release of dopamine or whatever. It tricks your body into thinking it's also you're getting a little dose of that shame. And the last thing we ever want to do is to turn into police, you know, and policing each other. Nobody wants to take advice from the police, you know? And nobody wants to feel disparaged or talked down to. It's interesting. We never really kinda thought about it, and obviously we just want to keep it an entertaining and enticing picture rather than any sort of daunting... because when you get into the facts of some of those unhealthy foods, it can really seem a little bleak. And it is. Well, and making foods seem like fun and having] interesting characters associated with them is something the food industry has done successfully forever. It makes perfect sense to do that, but attach these things to the healthy choices. Kevin - Let's use their tricks for good. Lord knows we're steeped in them, you know? Jordie - Yeah. Let's wield that as a cause and weapon for good. I think that's what we're trying to do. Kevin - We've also been learning about the history, a little bit, of produce, of the produce business, and how for so long these companies looked at their products as commodities, right? It wasn't necessarily SugarBee apple, it was, "We're a company that sells apples. We're trying to be in as many grocery stores as you can." Which I understand. That makes sense. But I think what probably was lost in the process was if you're just a commodity and every apple is just a different Red Delicious or Golden Delicious. You're losing that opportunity to put a fun character behind it. And I think you're seeing now a lot more of these even different produce companies coming together. Like avocados from Mexico. I think is a great example that you see a lot more of their branding and their advertising where all of these avocado growers are coming together and saying " let's just market avocados. Let's get people excited about the food itself." Jordie - I think there's also going to be an interesting trend away from going to physical grocery stores that will only continue in the future. So I think if we're ordering online from let's say a whatever warehouse, Amazon warehouse, right? And they have 20 different apples there, it's really important to have brand loyalty. And that becomes things that they're having to consider now. And we just happened to release this series at a really nice time, which they're all trying to do that. Because probably 10 years ago they would've been like, "We don't listen to apples. They sell themselves." You know? But now you're dealing with so much competition and so much branding and so many name things that It can be overwhelming. And at a certain point you might just disconnect unless you know what you're looking for. What I found that historically is that the people selling these foods were pretty splintered. There would be a plum association and an apple association and a pear association. And, they're loosely grouped into a broader produce organization and things like that. But those organizations tend to not to be very well-funded or have a lot of clout because they were so splintered. I wonder if that's beginning to change. Do you see any evidence that the industry as a whole is beginning to unite effectively? Kevin - It's funny. Just on Instagram alone, there are, like, places that it's like, " we just love cranberries so much." And then it's like cranberries from Wisconsin. That has their own little thing, you know? I feel like there hasn't been that coalescence, and I feel like also there's probably some sort of advocacy group. I think it's largely statewide policy as well from what I've gleaned off of this. They're each focusing on their own state policy. Jordie - And then maybe there's a national organization. And this honestly, we are just scratching the surface on this because this is more complex than we could have ever imagined. And we are learning every single day in our talks. And we love to just go out to lunch with the people who are on the business side and straddling the business and the farming side. And the things that they are grappling with are fascinating because all these companies ship internationally. So, you're subject to international law, like weather, there are so many different variables that we're like, "I've never felt so connected to the weather in my life." Well, before talking to you guys, I was having a day of my ordinary level of hopefulness, but it's gone way the heck up now.And you make me feel really optimistic about the future. And I love the work you're doing. And boy, you could have no two more perfect people doing this kind of thing. And also, I wanted to say, I've done hundreds of podcasts, and I think this is the first one ever where I haven't asked a single question from the prearranged script. It just flows so naturally with you two. That's how we do this series, too. Oh, yeah. Farmers will be like, "Can you send us a script of what we got?" And we'll send them just the most generic questions of all time. But the things we end up talking about conversation that grows naturally, in my opinion, is by far the best one. So here we are just talking like old friends, you know? That's nice. Yeah, and it's much more human that way. And that's what registers with people. So, in any event, thank you for the good work you do. And I just hope this incredible visibility you have just continues to grow, and that more and more kids are exposed to it. Congratulations. BIOS Jordie "Cat" Simkovic was born in Miami, FL and has worked in early childhood education for almost 20 years, specializing in children with ADHD and learning disabilities. He is a classical flautist and enjoys studying music, martial arts, and gardening. He majored in political science and international studies at Northwestern University, and was this close to applying to law school, but is glad he didn't, although he still teaches the LSAT. This new series about farming and healthy foods is the culmination of his interest in nutrition, education, and meeting new people all across the country.  "Captain" Kevin Hoban, born in Detroit, Michigan, has spent two decades travelling the world and producing content for networks like National Geographic and the Discovery Channel. As a lifelong camp counselor, he's always had a passion for teaching children in a fun, interactive (and often musical) setting. Captain & Cat's "Explorasaurus" series allows him to share his love of exploring and learning about the world with kids and families! Kevin lives in Los Angeles with his wife, two adorable daughters and his dog, Charlie.

A chill wind ruffles the feathers of a male Sagebrush Sparrow (formerly known as the Sage Sparrow), as he sings atop a tall sagebrush. It is late February, a few miles from the Columbia River in Central Washington. Sagebrush Sparrows are arriving north from wintering in the Southwestern deserts. Unlike most songbirds, male and female Sagebrush Sparrows often arrive on their nesting grounds already paired. More info and transcript at BirdNote.org. Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks.  BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Recently, Seattle's tech workforce has been hit by wave after wave of layoffs. Some company execs say it's AI's fault. KUOW's Monica Nickelsburg joins Kimberly on today's show to share what she's hearing from tech workers. And, we'll get into another side of the AI boom: the push to build more data centers and the pushback from locals. Plus, a round of Seattle trivia!Here's everything we talked about today:"Booming" from KUOWWhy Seattle tech companies are still laying off workers from The Seattle Times"From coder to shuttle driver: Where Seattle's laid off tech workforce is now" from KUOW"A small town in Central Washington is Microsoft's answer to the data center backlash" from KUOW"What produce prompted the creation of the Market?" from the Pike Place Market Foundation"Seattle doesn't have many unicorns. Does it matter?" From GeekWire"Scents from a Mall: The Sticky, Untold Story of Cinnabon" from Seattle Met"Seattle area expected to generate $845 million from FIFA World Cup" from Fox 13 SeattleWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

Recently, Seattle's tech workforce has been hit by wave after wave of layoffs. Some company execs say it's AI's fault. KUOW's Monica Nickelsburg joins Kimberly on today's show to share what she's hearing from tech workers. And, we'll get into another side of the AI boom: the push to build more data centers and the pushback from locals. Plus, a round of Seattle trivia!Here's everything we talked about today:"Booming" from KUOWWhy Seattle tech companies are still laying off workers from The Seattle Times"From coder to shuttle driver: Where Seattle's laid off tech workforce is now" from KUOW"A small town in Central Washington is Microsoft's answer to the data center backlash" from KUOW"What produce prompted the creation of the Market?" from the Pike Place Market Foundation"Seattle doesn't have many unicorns. Does it matter?" From GeekWire"Scents from a Mall: The Sticky, Untold Story of Cinnabon" from Seattle Met"Seattle area expected to generate $845 million from FIFA World Cup" from Fox 13 SeattleWe love hearing from you. Leave us a voicemail at 508-U-B-SMART or email makemesmart@marketplace.org.

A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.

Hosts Eric, John, and Sammy ride the wave of the Seahawks' dominant Super Bowl win, discuss key players, coaching moves, and the city's celebratory scenes. They also cover local sports highlights: Central Washington's upset, Ellensburg and Kittitas playoff brackets, girls and boys district previews, wrestling qualifiers headed to Tacoma, and upcoming college matchups.

A Central Washington lawmaker says he continues to hear from growers across the state who are struggling under Washington's agricultural overtime law.

Dave is flying solo this week while Dan is out sick, and he's joined by Julia Bringolf from Cash Butte Distillery in Royal City, Washington. Cash Butte operates on the grounds of Royal Bluff Orchards, where apples have been grown since the early 1980s. The distillery was founded to bring back the tradition of true farm distilling—transforming orchard fruit (including fruit that might not make it to store shelves) directly into character-rich spirits.Julia walks Dave through the origins of Cash Butte, how the Central Washington desert climate shapes their fruit, and why starting with whole apples or grapes creates spirits that are anything but neutral. They taste through a lineup that highlights the orchard-to-glass approach: apple brandy, apple vodka, grape vodka, and a carefully layered gin built around botanicals that complement fruit-based distillates.

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Today, we’re bringing you important stories from our public radio newsroom colleagues. As closure of their Fred Meyer draws closer, Lake City community advocates are raising the alarm that the neighborhood is transforming into a food desert. Immigration policies are affecting farm workers in central Washington, who say they’re losing hours and losing ground. And it’s wine harvesting season across the country, but with a slow market, Washington’s winemakers are bracing for what could be their worst year in decades. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez to talk about what impressed him most during Montana's season-opening win over Central Washington, his strong evaluation of Montana State despite an 0-2 start and some thoughts on the 1995 Montana Griz national championship team, which will celebrate their 30th anniversary this weekend in Missoula. 

No. 5 Montana posted a 42-17 win over Central Washington on September 6, 2025. Jordan Tripp was an FCS All-American who became an NFL Draft pick during his time at Montana and after graduating from UM. Tripp, now the color commentator for Scripps Sports for Griz broadcasts, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to break down all things Griz football.

Montana moved up to No. 5 in the national FCS polls thanks in part to a 42-17 win over Division II Central Washington on September 6, 2025. Andrew Schmidt, a former Griz RB and NFL agent, joins Colter Nuanez weekly to breakdown all things Montana & the Big Sky Conference. This week, Andrew talks about Montana's offensive potential, it's talent upgrades and has his latest "Schmidt Storm".

Shaun Rainey of SWX Montana television joins Colter Nuanez to give his impressions on Montana's season opening win over Central Washington. 

Samuel Akem of Skyline Sports joins Colter Nuanez to talk around the FCS, including the Griz, the Cats and the Big Sky Conference. Sammy gives us his standout teams of the season so far, including thoughts on UC Davis, Idaho and UT Rio Grande Valley. The boys also dive into Montana's 42-17 win over Central Washington and Montana State's 2OT 30-24 loss to South Dakota State.

The long stretch between Grizzly football games is over, the Griz are back! With 26,000+ on hand the Montana Grizzlies overcame a sloppy start to win their opener against Central Washington. This week the pod takes on observations, good and bad, from the game and looking forward. Some time is given to talk about events [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast – CWU “black out” appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

The long stretch between Grizzly football games is over, the Griz are back! With 26,000+ on hand the Montana Grizzlies overcame a sloppy start to win their opener against Central Washington. This week the pod takes on observations, good and bad, from the game and looking forward. Some time is given to talk about events [&hellip The post Griz Fan Podcast – CWU “black out” appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

No. 6 Montana posted a 42-17 home win over Central Washington on September 6, 2025.The Griz host a North Dakota team that beat UM 27-24 in Grand Forks last September. Montana head coach Bobby Hauck, senior corner Kenzel Lawler (left) and junior running back Eli Gillman addressed the media on Monday. 

No. 2 South Dakota State made a 4th down stop in double overtime to secure a 30-24 win over No. 3 Montana State in Bozeman on September 6, 2025. Montana pulled away for a 42-17 win over Central Washington in their season opener in Missoula. Brooks Nuanez was in Missoula, Colter Nuanez was in Bozeman. They recap what they saw in Week 2 on both sides of the Continental Divide.

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. This show is Ad free and fully supported by listeners like you! Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 750 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Over the past thirty years, Governor Inslee has provided bold leadership at the local, state and federal levels that has demonstrated the powers of innovation and inspiration to move our communities forward. More recently, his leadership as the three-term governor of Washington State has led to unprecedented success in building a clean energy economy, fighting climate change, improving opportunities for working families and advancing progressive values of Washingtonians. Under Governor Inslee's leadership, Washington has consistently ranked as one of the best states for both working families and business growth. Washington's policies of constant innovation, openness to new ideas and a deep commitment to equity and inclusion are mutually supportive and demonstrably successful. Governor Inslee's leadership is deeply rooted in the values of Washington State. As a fifth-generation Washingtonian, who grew up in the Seattle area, he developed his environmental ethic hiking in the Cascade mountains and exploring tidepools with his parents. He worked his way through college operating bulldozers, married his high school sweetheart Trudi and graduated from Willamette Law School. He then established a successful law practice in the Central Washington town of Selah in 1976 where he and Trudi raised three sons and four acres of hay. After twelve years practicing trial law and prosecuting criminal cases, Governor Inslee's desire to make a difference was whetted by his co-chairing a campaign to build a new high school, which led him to serve in the Washington State House of Representatives for the 14th district, after an upset victory, one of several in his political career. Governor Inslee served in the U.S. House of Representatives representing Central Washington until his defeat in 1994, largely attributable to his vote to ban assault weapons. Following stints practicing law and serving as Director for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the northwest, the Governor returned to Congress in 1999 representing the 1st District, becoming one of four people ever to represent two separate congressional districts. There he became notable as a leader of climate change issues and tech economic development matters and was a leading opponent of the Iraq war. During his term, he coauthored Apollo's Fire: Igniting America's Clean Energy Economy, a template for economic growth. Governor Inslee carried this vision into his unsuccessful but influential run for the presidency in 2019. His ideas became the basis of groundbreaking federal climate laws during the Biden administration. Throughout his three terms, Governor Inslee established Washington as a leading state for climate action and a beacon of progress: Created the Climate Commitment Act and successfully defeated an initiative to repeal it. Launched nation-leading policies related to 100% clean energy, clean buildings and clean transportation. The governor's climate efforts also support innovation through the launch of the Washington Clean Energy Fund, a Clean Energy Institute at the University of Washington, and the Institute for Northwest Futures at Washington State University. Promoted a more equal and just justice system. Governor Inslee placed a moratorium on Washington's death penalty, which was ultimately affirmed by the state Supreme Court due to its unequal and racially biased application, and it was subsequently struck from state law. He also enacted several justice system reforms such as the Marijuana Justice Initiative and Community Reinvestment Fund and has been recognized for his leadership on clemency and reentry. Led efforts to fully fund Washington's K-12 education system and a historic expansion of early learning. Led the transformation of Washington's behavioral health system with a significant expansion of community-based facilities, a new teaching hospital at the University of Washington and a new forensic hospital on the grounds of Western State Hospital. Defended access to reproductive health and gender-affirming care. Join us Monday and Thursday's at 8EST for our  Bi Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing Gift a Subscription https://www.patreon.com/PeteDominick/gift

Griz Fan Radio is live!  Find us on KGRZ from 6pm – 7pm every Thursday evening, on the KGRZ App, or right here on our podcast channel once the live broadcast has concluded.   On this episode we take a look at what to expect from Central Washington in the Grizzlies home opener.  We cover some [&hellip The post Griz Fan Radio – Week 1, Central Washington and the season ahead appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

Griz Fan Radio is live!  Find us on KGRZ from 6pm – 7pm every Thursday evening, on the KGRZ App, or right here on our podcast channel once the live broadcast has concluded.   On this episode we take a look at what to expect from Central Washington in the Grizzlies home opener.  We cover some [&hellip The post Griz Fan Radio – Week 1, Central Washington and the season ahead appeared first on Montana Mint - The greatest website north of Wyoming..

In this Akem's Analysis, Samuel Akem looks forward to some of the Week 2 matchups happening in the Big Sky Conference. Once again, the game of the week in FCS football involves a Big Sky team. Montana State and SDSU face off after both squads lost major talent, but are still in the conversation as top teams in the country. Montana will get their first chance to hit the field for 2025 after their Week 1 "bye". 0:00 - Intro 2:54 - Montana vs Central Washington Preview 15:57 - Montana State vs SDSU Preview 24:45 - NAU vs Utah Tech Preview 29:48 - Sac State vs Nevada Preview 36:48 - Idaho vs St. Thomas Preview 43:32 - Idaho State QB Out For At Least A Month 46:37 - Final Thoughts 47:47 - End

Award-winning broadcaster Ryan Tootell joins Colter Nuanez weekly to talk Griz, Bobcats and Big Sky Conference sports. This week, we talk about former Big Sky players in the NFL, Montana State's nationally elite home opener and the Griz getting 2025 underway.

Montana head coach Bobby Hauck will open his 14th season leading his alma mater in Missoula on Saturday evening against Central Washington of the Division II Lone Star Conference. 

Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom... The August primary election has been certified, meaning Sara Nelson and Dionne Foster are the two official candidates for Seattle’s 9th city council seats. Their strategies to address drug addiction are quite different. Canadians are continuing to feel upset with America’s most recent political actions. Being right on the Canadian border, businesses in Blaine Washington are really feeling the pain. And data centers are coming to Central Washington towns. With them comes an economic boost, but also skepticism about what the centers can actually deliver for residents and how much harm they are causing the environment. We can only make Seattle Now because listeners support us. Tap here to make a gift and keep Seattle Now in your feed. Got questions about local news or story ideas to share? We want to hear from you! Email us at seattlenow@kuow.org, leave us a voicemail at (206) 616-6746 or leave us feedback online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the secret to building a truly loyal gym membership—or any recurring customer base—starts the moment someone tries to leave? That question struck me while talking with Blair McHaney, a trailblazing fitness industry leader who's spent more than 40 years reimagining how gyms can deliver customer (or, as Blair puts it, member) experience. Too often, fitness centers focus on sales at the expense of real loyalty, missing the deeper connection that gets members to not only return, but rave about you to others—even after they've canceled. In this episode of the Delighted Customers podcast, Blair reveals why retention isn't about holding onto credit cards, but about keeping (or regaining) a place in members' hearts and minds. We dive into actionable strategies for creating club experiences so powerful that over 50% of new signups are from people who used to be members—and choose to come back. Blair's insights are essential listening not just for those in the fitness industry, but for anyone who wants to operationalize customer experience in a way that drives lasting loyalty and real business results. His expertise in data-driven experience design, journey mapping, and hospitality is second to none. Whether you lead a gym, a bank, or a tech company, Blair will challenge the way you think about member lifecycle, operational excellence, and the critical role of small, human moments that delight customers. Here are three burning questions Blair answers on the show: Is it a myth that gyms just want to sell as many memberships as possible, hoping for high turnover—or is there a smarter, more humane way to build retention and lasting brand love? What are the often-overlooked operational “basics” (think: cleanliness, equipment repair, and front desk hospitality) that form the foundation for differentiation in a crowded industry? How do journey mapping and persona-driven training—far beyond standard SOPs—transform employee culture and drive a superior customer experience at scale? I invite you to listen, subscribe, and share this episode! Find it on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or search for Delighted Customers on your favorite podcast platform. Meet Blair McKaney Blair McHaney is an entrepreneur, innovator, and CX educator with over 40 years of hands-on leadership in the fitness industry. He currently serves as President and CEO of MX Metrics, Medallia's fitness vertical partner, where he leads data-driven strategies to enhance member experiences across nearly 1,000 fitness clubs worldwide. Prior to that, Blair spent three formative years at Medallia as VP of Strategic Initiatives, where his operational expertise—not tech background—helped launch scalable approaches to customer and member experience management. He's also an owner of two successful fitness clubs in Central Washington, where he's pioneered a radically member-centered approach to retention, alumni creation, and frontline hospitality. Blair's journey is a testament to learning by doing: from journeyman carpenter to gym owner at age 23, to tech-enabled CX leader, he's obsessed with operationalizing experience. He's a champion of “alumni creation”—ensuring members who leave do so as fans, not detractors—and believes the greatest opportunities in fitness (and beyond) are found in reimagining processes, policies, and employee education to put the customer first. Connect with Blair at LinkedIn or by email at blair@mxmetrics.com.

Today’s episode takes a leap into the future of clean energy: Helion, a Washington-based fusion startup, just secured a lease from Chelan County PUD to build what could be the world’s first commercial fusion power plant. We break down what this means for Central Washington, local power supplies, and the global energy landscape. Plus, before we get to the news, we’re introducing a new segment: Rotten Apples, our biweekly movie review. First up? Materialists, the latest romantic drama from director Celine Song.Support the show: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/site/forms/subscription_services/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this bonus episode of CASCADE OF HISTORY, Feliks Banel speaks with Ken Johnsen, one of the founders of the Yakima Valley Trolley in Yakima, Washington. This historic interurban railway in Central Washington is the last of its kind in the United States. On May 27, 2025, the Yakima Valley Trolley was named to the Washington Trust for Historic Preservations' LIST OF MOST ENDANGERED PLACES. Ken Johnsen explains why the trolley line is potentially threatened by the City of Yakima, how you can help, and he explains how the Yakima Valley Trolley came to be preserved in the first place. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via space101fm.org. The radio station is located at historic Magnuson Park - formerly Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Luke miiiiiight have thrown away his driver's license at a gas station in Central Washington this week. So that's not good. He and Andrew also take a very bizarre stroll down memory lane to revisit some of the many, many ads they recorded while they were with their old podcast network. 

If you enjoy skiing, you probably know it takes more than just some skis, boots and poles to slide down a hill. It also takes money, sometimes a lot of it. Tickets at Washington's big ski resorts run from $65 to $150 a day. That's not the case at Badger Mountain ski area in Central Washington. There, the price is a mere $15 a day. That's because the hill is a nonprofit entirely run by volunteers. Alex Rochester, KUOW's digital community outreach coordinator and resident skier, headed up to Badger Mountain to find out how this community keeps skiing ALIVE, in this report which originally aired in March 2023. RELATED LINK: Volunteers keep skiing affordable at Badger Mountain Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris O'Brien's Rugby BackgroundGrew up in a rugby family, father played at Stanford in the 1950sStarted playing at 14-15 years old with the Old Blues clubPlayed multiple sports (football, water skiing) which contributed to his rugby developmentRepresented the USA Eagles national teamTransitioned into coaching after playing, including youth, high school, college, and international levels Cal Poly Rugby Program DevelopmentO'Brien is in his 4th year as head coachFocused on building team culture and skill developmentScheduling tougher opponents (BYU, Central Washington, Army) to challenge playersBalancing academics and rugby, with high GPA requirements for admission (3.6-4.2 depending on major) Training and Player DevelopmentEmphasis on basic skill development and repetitionIncorporates video analysis sessions to improve player understandingPushes players in training to simulate game fatigue and decision-makingUtilizes men's club matches to expose players to higher-level competition Recruitment and AdmissionsProgram is attracting more interest from potential playersAdmissions are highly competitive (1 in 10 applicants accepted)Cannot tag or influence admissions as a club sportMany players come from the Bay Area Future Plans and OpportunitiesConsidering organizing summer camps to develop youth rugby in the areaBuilding relationships with the Cal Poly football program for potential crossover athletesExploring ways to improve fundraising to support team travel and experiences Next StepsPrepare for upcoming tough stretch of games (Central Washington, St. Mary's, Santa Barbara, Army, UCLA)Continue to develop relationships with Cal Poly football program for potential player crossoverInvestigate possibilities for organizing summer rugby camps in San Luis ObispoMaintain focus on academics and encourage prospective players to prioritize grades for admission worldrugbyshop.comrugbynorcal.org

In this episode, host Joni Kindwall-Moore welcomes Aaron Viebrock, a leading regenerative farmer from Central Washington. Aaron shares insights into his journey of transitioning from conventional to regenerative farming practices on his 1,500-acre farm. The discussion explores topics like no-till farming, continuous cropping, reducing chemical usage, and improving soil health through biological methods. Aaron highlights the challenges of farming in an arid climate with low rainfall, innovative approaches to weed management, and the potential of crop diversity to enhance sustainability. The episode emphasizes the importance of farmer education, market development for diverse crops, and aligning policy to support regenerative agriculture.Show NotesEpisode Title: Breaking Ground with Regenerative Farming: A Conversation with Aaron ViebrockHost: Joni Kindwall-Moore Guest: Aaron ViebrockTopics Covered:Aaron's transition to regenerative farming and his collaboration with local groups like the Spokane Conservation District and FarmSmart.Challenges of farming in a low-rainfall region and innovative practices like no-till farming.The benefits of continuous cropping and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers and herbicides.Exploring crop diversity with companion planting and cover crops to improve soil health and control weeds naturally.Insights into soil health, rhizophagy, and the role of biology in creating nutrient-dense crops.The importance of developing markets for alternative crops like sorghum and millet to support regenerative farming.Policy and insurance challenges for farmers adopting regenerative practices.Key Takeaways:Regenerative agriculture can reduce chemical dependence, improve soil health, and increase farm sustainability.Collaboration and knowledge sharing among farmers are vital for innovation and success.Consumer demand and market development are critical for supporting diverse, nutrient-dense crops.Policies must evolve to better support farmers transitioning to regenerative systems.Call to Action:Follow Aaron on Facebook under "O & V Brock" or contact Joni to connect with him directly.Share this episode with your community and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to support the podcast's mission.Closing Thought: Together, we can make regenerative agriculture the norm, ensuring a healthier planet and better food for future generations.Regenerative by design is hosted by Snacktivist.  Snacktivist creates baking mixes and finished products that are allergy-friendly, soil, water, and carbon-focused, all while radically impacting human nutrition by transforming staple foods into something more than just empty calories.   Visit snacktivistfoods.com to learn more.Funding for Regenerative By Design Podcast was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA. 

Send us a text Coach Mack is the Missouri State University Assistant Track and Field along with Strength and Conditioning Coach. Mack oversees the field and multi events for the  Bears.In the 2023-24 season Mack's athletes took a third- place medal at the MVC Outdoor Championship. In his first season as part of the staff, Mack saw two of his athletes to Missouri Valley Conference Championships medals in both high jump and long jump. His javelin squad also built on its strong foundation during the 2022-23 season as his top finisher threw to 44.54 meters. The Bears also placed three athletes in the top-10 of the event at the conference championships.Coach Mack comes to MSU with over eight years of experience coaching at the collegiate level. Most recently, he served as the sprints, jumps, and strength and conditioning coach at Central Washington University where he was responsible for facilitating the strength and conditioning program,coaching and recruiting. Since Sept. 2014, Mack has produced three All-Americans, 15 conference champions, 28 all-conference athletes and 19 Top-10 all-conference performers. Coach Mack obtained his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Central Washington. He since has furthered his education, earning certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association and the US Track and Field & Cross-Country Coaches Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Sprint/Hurdle/Relay Specialist.https://x.com/tjmack53?s=21https://youtube.com/@platesandpancakes4593https://instagram.com/voodoo4power?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://voodoo4ranch.com/To possibly be a guest or support the show email Voodoo4ranch@gmail.comhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/voodoo4ranch

PLAYOFF TIME! Central Oklahoma WR Terrill Davis joins the show to discuss the Bronchos OT win over Ouachita Baptist followed by Whitworth QB Ryan Blair recapping the Pirates win over Pomona-Pitzer. We've got ALLLLL the D2, D3 & NAIA recaps for you when it comes to playoff football with the usual suspects Jimmy Martin and Matt Schwaerzler. Let us know what you think of the episode and if you liked getting it a day early! Thanks for tuning in. VIDEO CHAPTERS 0:00 Episode Overview 1:42 Terrill Davis - Central Oklahoma 12:58 D2 Game Recaps - Carson Newman vs Miles 18:32 Harding vs Pitt State 23:05 Minnesota State vs Augustana 26:05 Ashland vs Charleston 29:56 UIndy vs GVSU 34:10 Ouachita Baptist vs Central Oklahoma 39:06 New Haven vs Slippery Rock 40:58 Virginia Union vs Wingate 44:20 East Stroudsburg vs California PA 46:17 Central Washington vs Western Colorado 48:42 Bemidji State vs Angelo State 50:48 Lenoir Rhyne vs West Alabama 53:33 Ryan Blair - Whitworth 1:04:42 D3 Game Recaps 1:27:00 NAIA Game Recaps

Send us a textWhat does it truly mean to be present in your children's lives? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jason Roundy, a dedicated father who opens up about his journey of fatherhood and gratitude.  Jason and I met over 10 years ago when he was working in athletic fundraising for Central Washington University.  Jason is one of the best relationship builders I know, and now is offering those fantastic skills at Kforce.From his childhood experiences shaped by hardship and familial dedication to his commitment to being a positive force for his own children, Jason shares insights that will resonate with anyone striving to lead with love and presence. Discover how Jason's upbringing, influenced by his hardworking parents and the challenges they faced, has fueled his determination to offer his children opportunities he once missed.Throughout our conversation, Jason reflects on the values instilled in him by his parents and the profound impact these lessons have on his approach to parenting. He recounts heartwarming stories of his family, especially his father, and how these relationships have shaped his perspective on personal growth and resilience. Jason illustrates the importance of being a role model, sharing anecdotes of his daughter's empathy and kindness, as well as the transformative power of genuine connections that go beyond the transactional.As we celebrate his achievements and look forward to more inspiring conversations, we invite you to embrace authenticity, trust, and gratitude in your own life. Thank you for joining us in this heartfelt exploration of fatherhood and the lasting impact we can have on future generations.Please don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

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We are back for season 6!!!! We kick off the year talking Central Washington, Ellensburg, Cle Elum, and Kittitas Football. Cover some local volleyball teams to be watching this year, plus Cle Elum girls soccer. We cover some Mariners and Ellensburg Rodeo talk as well! 

The Columbia River is undoubtedly one of the most important rivers in the Northwest. Today, its irrigation provides water for the farms of Central Washington; it's a vital waterway for salmon; and it provides a critical source of hydroelectric power.  The river is split between the U.S. and Canada, and its headwaters begin in British Columbia. For the last 60 years, one treaty -- the Columbia River Treaty -- has dictated how the two nations manage the river and its dams. But that treaty is quickly approaching an important deadline this September, and if nothing changes, terms in the treaty become less favorable to the United States. In the last month, stakeholders on both sides of the border have come to an "agreement in principle" on an update to the Columbia River Treaty. Negotiations over changes in the treaty have been in the works for the last 6 years. It's probably something you haven't heard about before – but it's a critical piece of the future of the Columbia River and everything that depends on it. This week Soundside's Libby Denkmann caught up on the treaty's latest with Nigel Bankes, professor emeritus of law at the University of Calgary. Guests: Nigel Bankes, professor of law emeritus at the University of Calgary Related Links: Agreement in Principle on a Revised Columbia River Treaty | ABlawg U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty | Cascade PBS What's at stake if the Columbia River Treaty were to end - OPB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pitcher Brayde Hirai discusses his return to Alpine, Central Washington connections, pitchers he looks up to, and more!

After four years of closed door negotiations, the Department of Energy, EPA, and WA Ecology released a revised plan to clean up 56 million gallons of nuclear waste at the Hanford site in Central Washington. Much of that waste will be turned into glass.We can only make Soundside because listeners support us. Make the show happen by making a gift to KUOW:https://www.kuow.org/donate/soundside

Tom and Joey are back from their frigid fishing adventure, they get you ready for the long winter off season, and they check in on Rufus Woods and Central Washington with Austin Moser of Austin's Northwest Adventures. 

Tom and Joey are joined by Bob Buchannan in studio to get you ready for winter crabbing and squidding, and they check in on Central Washington with Rick Greybill of Hooked on Toys. 

Welcome to "UNCUT WITH Q," the podcast where authenticity meets inspiration, hosted by the dynamic Quentin Flores. In this episode, join Quentin as he delves into the remarkable journey of a multifaceted entrepreneur and wellness powerhouse, Brittany, hailing from the heart of Central Washington.Meet Brittany, a true embodiment of resilience and ambition. Formerly a Subway employee, Brittany embarked on a life-changing journey at the young age of 16, fueled by a burning desire to transform not only her life but also the lives of those around her. As our special guest, Brittany shares her extraordinary evolution from a determined teenager to a thriving entrepreneur with an impressive portfolio in the wellness industry. Tune in as Quentin engages Brittany in an unfiltered conversation, exploring her transition from Subway to becoming a personal trainer, massage therapist, commercial realtor, and investor. With an impressive repertoire of six different businesses in the wellness sector, Brittany's story is nothing short of inspirational.

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