The Sound of the Pacific Northwest
The Sound of the Pacific Northwest is a weekly show that keeps you connected to the issues and resources in our community. Hosted by Luciana and Pedro Bartes
Episodes
Joining us today is the woman behind one of Portland’s most iconic summer traditions. As the Festival Director and co-owner of Fuller Events, she leads the team that transforms Tom McCall Waterfront Park into a massive celebration of music, community, and charity. The Waterfront Blues Festival returns this July 2nd through 4th with three days, three stages, and an incredible lineup. Christina Fuller, welcome to the ...
Teen Feed has been serving youth experiencing homelessness for decades—offering more than just meals, but also consistency, trust, and critical support services that help young people take real steps toward stability. From nightly meal programs to outreach and case management, their work is rooted in one simple but powerful idea: meeting people where they are, and staying with them as they move toward something bett...
Richard Ramos is the author of Parents on a Mission: How Parents Can Win the Competition for the Heart, Mind, and Loyalty of Their Children. In Parents on a Mission, Richard Ramos explains the importance of healthy parent-child relationships and parents' role in shaping their children's lives.
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June 6th and 7th is Free Fishing Weekend in both Washington and Oregon, and the gates are open and the lakes are stocked. Joining us today is a man who practically has river water in his veins. Bill Herzog, widely known in the angling community as "The General," is a legendary figure in Pacific Northwest fishing with nearly 40 years of professional experience. He is most celebrated as a maste...
Seafair is almost here! ! The Seafair Summer Kickoff is on June 1 and it goes on till the Seafair Weekend Festival, July 31 through August 2 at Genesee Park and Playfield. This event anchors the Boeing Seafair Air Show and the Apollo Mechanical Cup Hydroplane Races on Lake Washington. Have you ever wondered when and why Seattle became so huge on hydroplanes racing? Our guest today knows everything about hydroplanes races in Seattle...
We’re excited to welcome Natalie Edwards, Interim Executive Director of Portland Backpack, to the program. Hear how Portland Backpack is making a difference by helping fight food insecurity for children and families in the community. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation on the latest episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!
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New Episode of Sound of the Pacific Northwest!
This week we welcome Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club, for an inspiring conversation about teamwork, resilience, competition, and the growing dragon boat community in the Pacific Northwest.
From championship races to building community on the water, Roula shares the passion and purpose behind the sport — and why paddling changes lives.
Don’t miss this enc...
Furnish Hope is more than just a furniture bank—it is a community movement dedicated to turning empty houses into warm, dignified homes for those in need in Bend, Oregon. As the only organization of its kind east of the Cascades, it serves as a critical bridge for individuals and families rebuilding their lives after crisis. To talk about Furnish Hope, we invited their Founding Executive Director, Megan Martin.
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The Des Moines Legacy Foundation is hosting their 4th Annual Bayside Diamond Ball on June 6th at the Des Moines Yacht Club. To talk about Bayside Diamond Ball “PARTY” and the Des Moines Legacy Foundation, invited their president Patrice Thorell.
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CASA began in King County with just a small group of volunteers recruited by word of mouth. Today, it has grown into a nationwide network of more than 70,000 volunteers. These individuals are specially trained by the court to advocate for children who have been removed from their homes due to allegations of abuse or neglect.
CASA volunteers play a vital role by gat...
Nourish Oregon is hosting their 10th annual Share the Love gala on Saturday, April 18 at the Oregon Golf Club. To Talk about Nourish Oregon and the Share the Love gala We’ve invited Betty Brown the president of Nourish Oregon and Aaron Brown, their deputy director.
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Ever feel like your phone is basically glued to your hand? Today, we talked with Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices for a New World. She says this isn’t about lacking discipline; it’s an attention crisis, and most of us don’t even realize it.
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If you stand in the corner of Wells Ave and 3rd Street in Renton, WA and look up, you’ll see a beautiful dragon on top of a rooftop. The dragon’s name is Erasmus, and he has his own festivities. To talk about Dragon’s Landing, we have invited, Gianna Grisolia, of Open Invite Events, the signature event producer behind Dragon’s Landing, April 12th from 10am to 5 pm in the corner of Wells Ave and 3rd...
Today we’re talking to Street Dog Coalition, an organization that provides free veterinary care to pets of people experiencing homelessness.
To talk about Street Dog Coalition, we invited their Executive Director, Katrina Weschler.
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This weekend, we celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. World Down Syndrome Day is marked each year on March 21. The 21st day of March (the 3rd month of the year) was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21st chromosome which causes Down syndrome. World Down Syndrome Day provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the rights, and inclusion of people with Down syndrome around the world. To celebra...
The Seattle Seahawks are officially now for sale, right after winning the Superbowl against the Patriots. The team, managed by the Paul G. Allen Estate, is expected to sell for a record-breaking price, potentially exceeding $7 billion to $10 billion, as part of a long-term plan to donate proceeds to philanthropy. Considering this, why did Family Promise of Spokane officially offered to buy them for $43,542? To explain this, we invi...
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational Conference for Portland-area residents on Wednesday, March 18 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm PT at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center (310 SW Lincoln Street, Portland). The free conference is open to everyone and will allow participants to learn from experts in the field of Alzheimer’s disease, b...
February is American Heart Month and a time when we shine a spotlight on heart health. We invited two volunteers from the American Heart Association to talk about this: Dr. Ruben Halperin, a Medical Director at Providence Health Plan in Portland and a volunteer medical expert for the American Heart Association, and Therese Dumas, who has been touched by heart disease and is serving as a Go Red for Women Ambassador in Washington. Th...
There’s an organization in Portland that has been coming to the rescue of homeless youth between 15 and 25 years of age since 2002. Their name is p:ear. To talk about p:ear, we invited Tony Camacho Martinez, their program director.
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Urban Harvest Exchange is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Tacoma, Washington, dedicated to food sovereignty, food rescue, and community mutual aid.To talk about it, we invited David Thompson, the Founder and Director of Urban Harvest Exchange. Listen to our talk here.
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