Black Belt Eagle Scout
December 19, 2023 - 5:03 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231219 Black Belt Eagle Scout Katherine Paul or KP is the music artist behind Black Belt Eagle Scout. Her music has influences of alternative rock and traditional indigenous singing and drumming. Paul is enrolled in the Swinomish tribe and is from Colville and Inupiaq lines. She grew up in a family
2023 Year-End Message From Our General Manager
December 19, 2023 - 12:11 pm
Dear Friends and Supporters of KBCS, It won’t be long now before we celebrate the arrival of a new year and bid farewell to 2023. This is a friendly reminder that you have until midnight on December 31st to make a tax-deductible contribution to KBCS on your 2023 tax return. Donations from KBCS listeners make
The Houston family property in Renton
December 13, 2023 - 1:10 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20231213 Houston Family Property In Renton This is a story about the Houston family who is seeking reparations from Renton School District in what they say was an unfair acquisition of their family’s former land in Renton. They were part of a vibrant Black community there in the 1950s. Producers:
Take Our 2023 Listener Survey
December 12, 2023 - 3:24 pm
Hi KBCS Listeners! We hope this message finds you well! At KBCS, we truly value the opinions of our amazing community, and we believe that your insights can help us enhance your experience with us. That’s why we invite you to participate in our short and insightful listener survey. Your feedback is invaluable in shaping
A Sephardic Hanukkah
December 8, 2023 - 12:24 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231208 Sephardic Jewish Hanukkah Today is the first day of Hanukkah. KBCS spoke with Dr. Devin Naar, University of Washington Sephardic Studies Program Chair and Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies about Hanukkah celebration rituals in Sephardic Jewish culture. Listen to an interview about Sephardic Hanukkah delicacies like bunuelos, a
General Manager Update
November 27, 2023 - 1:33 pm
After nearly three years of a frustrating critical supply chain delay, KBCS forged ahead this past week with the installation of new hardware and software upgrades to our station automation system. This project also includes the installation of the three new Wheatstone console mixer boards, among other essential broadcast equipment. This is a significant step
Conditions in Gaza
Alice Rothchild
November 14, 2023 - 9:16 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20231114 Conditions In Gaza As of yesterday, Day 36 of the Israel Palestine conflict, Jewish Voice for Peace health committee reported over 11,000 killed. (67% of this number are women and children) Over 27,000 are injured. 270 health facilities have been attacked, 60% of hospitals and 71% of primary health centers
Families in Solidarity with Palestine
November 13, 2023 - 12:13 pm
91.3 KBCS · Families Ceasefire event In Gaza, Israeli attacks have killed 8,000 women and children (70% of fatalities). Today, the two largest hospitals in Gaza have stopped functioning as they’ve run out of fuel and are surrounded by Israeli forces. Meanwhile, yesterday, 300-400 hundred people gathered in Seattle’s Columbia Park for a Ceasefire march
Microaggressions and Mental Health
November 9, 2023 - 9:45 am
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 202231008 Kevin Henry NAACP Snohomish Microaggressions And Mental Health KBCS contributor and Health Chair of the NAACP Snohomish Chapter, Kevin Henry hosts a discussion on the effects of microaggressions on people of diverse backgrounds. They also offer approaches on how to best support the community in recognizing and calling out microaggressions
KBCS In-Studio with Kirk Reese
November 7, 2023 - 1:00 pm
We had a great conversation with Tacoma based roots musician Kirk Reese this past August. We talked about passing guitars down through generations, playing open mics and how to wander creatively. We also talk about where you should not wander! (Hint: gated communities). Kirk can often be found performing around town both solo and with the
