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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 11h

Puget Sound sunset falling behind Orcas Island viewed from Chuckanut Drive south of Bellingham.

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 19d

In this special edition of Northwest Now, many experts say Western Washington must recognize neighborhood or town-killing wildfires are a possibility.

Watch Fire on the Horizon - www.pbs.org/video/fire-o...

#kbtc #publicmedia

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 21d

Tomorrow on KBTC Public Television:

Northwest Now reports across 7 counties, sharing experts warning catastrophic wildfire a growing threat for Western Washington.

Fire on the Horizon premiers Friday at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC

@WaDNR_fire, @firewise, @NFPA, #fireprevention, #publicmedia

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 22d

This is PBS.

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 23d

This Friday on KBTC Public Television, many experts from across the state warn catastrophic wildfire is a growing threat for towns and communities in Western Washington.

Watch the Northwest Now special, “Fire On The Horizon,” Friday at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC.

#kbtc #publicmedia

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · 23d

While the Trump Administration lobs baseless claims that mail-in ballots are ripe for fraud, Snohomish County Auditor shares how new Elections Center ensures security, expands public accessibility

WATCH - www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdzp...

#kbtc #publicmedia

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Sep 26

Longview City Council Gets Excoriated Over Plan to Rename Street Charlie Kirk Way

YouTube video by Steve Kiggins

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Sep 17

bye

The Olympian @theolympian.com · Sep 17

The now-former Illinois anchor, who previously worked for Kirk at Turning Point USA, said the slain conservative activist changed her life.

TV anchor says tribute to ‘mentor’ Charlie Kirk got her suspended. She resigns

The now-former Illinois anchor, who previously worked for Kirk at Turning Point USA, said the slain conservative activist changed her life.

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Sep 16

Nonprofit: Communities targeted by Trump Administration’s deportations falling victim to crimes, living in fear

WATCH >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=u52x...

Reposted by Steve Kiggins

Washington State Standard @washingtonstatestandard.com · Sep 16

Washington’s Department of Health stands ready to inspect the state’s only immigrant detention center after a court ruling last month. washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/09/16/w...

WA health inspectors on cusp of gaining access to Tacoma immigrant detention center • Washington State Standard

Washington’s Department of Health stands ready to inspect the state’s only immigrant detention center after a court ruling last month.

washingtonstatestandard.com

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Sep 16

Community investment in Tacoma continues after overcoming $1-million grant reversal by Trump Administration

WATCH >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5IB...

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Jul 3

Second year in a row!

KBTC Public Television’s “Northwest Now – Saving the Source” wins First Place for Feature video by @spjwash.bsky.social‬’s 2024 Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards

Streaming now at KBTC.ORG >>> www.pbs.org/video/saving...

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Jun 16

Feeling a lot like summer along Alki Beach

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Jun 16

Extraordinary lidar imagery showcasing our region's mountains, rivers and Puget Sound reveal vibrant scenes captured and distributed by the Washington Geological Survey within the Department of Natural Resources.

Learn and see more online at: www.dnr.wa.gov/lidar

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · May 29

What a view for ice cream evenings at Pioneer Square Habitat Beach

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · May 10

For the First Time Since the 1980's, Rental Housing Costs Limited by Washington State Law

WATCH >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrpP...

Northwest Now broadcasts Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC Public Television: www.kbtc.org

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · May 5

This is Not Normal

A late April Seattle City Council meeting included public comment sharing concerned for neighbors targeted by Trump Admin
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Councilmember Rinck forewarned potential housing assistance cuts impacting thousands
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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Apr 27

Late April sunset from Jose Rizal Bridge.

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Apr 22

Saying goodbye to Seattle’s Century Ballroom

WATCH >>> youtu.be/JD8xHp4ae3o

Northwest Now broadcasts Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC Public Television and streams at www.kbtc.org

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Apr 6

While Washington’s economy is projected to outpace the national average, employment opportunities could remain beyond reach for those lacking credentials

WATCH >> youtu.be/RfoCghqowkw

Northwest Now broadcasts Fridays at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC Public Television and streams at www.kbtc.org

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Mar 31

Researchers at @adaiuw.bsky.social report unregulated fentanyl adulterated with non human-approved drugs, industrial chemicals

WATCH >> www.youtube.com/watch?v=HF2d...

Northwest Now broadcasts on KBTC Public Television Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. kbtc.org/northwest-now/

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Mar 15

the cruelty is the point

FactPost @factpostnews.bsky.social · Mar 14

JD Vance attacks elderly retired Americans at his event who are asking him to stop trying to cut Social Security: “Don’t you all have jobs?”

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Mar 14

Tonight on Northwest Now:

Our annual look into government transparency with Washington Coalition for Open Government, Seattle Times reporter @ssowersby.bsky.social, and independent investigative journalist @glentalk.bsky.social

Watch Northwest Now tonight at 7:30 p.m. on KBTC Public Television

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Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Mar 5

As tariffs loom, locals maneuver through an economy already suffering layoffs and uncertainty.

WATCH >>> www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-vG...

Northwest Now broadcasts on KBTC Public Television Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. kbtc.org/northwest-now/

Steve Kiggins @stevekigginstv.bsky.social · Mar 3

Five years ago on 3.2.2020, the company which will not be named finalized its purchase of KCPQ.

On that same date, I fronted a live shot in front of a nursing home where one of the first Americans was diagnosed with COVID-19.

Half a decade ago.

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