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**Skateboarding and a Heartwarming Mission** Join us as we delve into Daniel Brown’s intriguing journey, where he combines a love for skateboarding and a desire to give back to the community through his project “Skateboards For All.” Daniel shares the inspiration behind his charity work and his vision for providing skateboarding gear to kids in...

Delve into Tom’s creative journey as a fiction author and his role in Tacoma’s street art project, Beautiful Angle. Discover the inspiration behind “The 5 Impossible Tasks of Edin Smith” and how Tom infused his late relatives’ personalities into the charming characters of the book. The setting for the book is inspired by Tacoma’s very...

Meet Makenna Schwab, an inspiring college student at the University of Washington. Makenna is a resilient individual who has faced multiple surgeries due to Larson syndrome, a rare connective tissue disorder. Despite her challenges, Makenna has not only remained positive but has also dedicated herself to fundraising for Seattle Children’s Hospital through her foundation, Makspire...

In this episode, we dive into an engaging conversation with the dynamic and driven Joey Lawrence. Learn about Joey’s fascinating journey from a college athlete to a visionary entrepreneur, and learn about the ambitious Barreled surf park project that’s making waves in Yakima, Washington. Joey’s brainchild – the Barreled Surf Park, a project that promises...

Spotlight on Chef Becky McGrath Learn more about the talented Chef Becky McGrath and her journey to becoming the Executive Chef of Burgerville. Growing up in a house with seven siblings Chef Becky knew from an early age that she wanted to be involved with food. She has fond memories of food being the center...

Meet the incredibly talented Jeff Barlow, a creative director at Boeing who has found his true passion in live music sketching. Jeff’s unique artistry involves attending live music shows and sketching the bands as they perform, capturing the energy and essence of their music in his drawings. His art is created in the time the...

In this episode, we explore the Washington Bulger List — Washington’s 100 highest peaks — through the remarkable human powered journey of Jeff Hashimoto and Langdon Ernest-Beck. Meet Jeff Hashimoto and Langdon Ernest-Beck. This duo climbed the 100 tallest peaks in Washington State and accomplished the feat by riding bicycles for the entire journey. This...

Meet Jim Ribail. Now, Jim’s not your typical politician, He’s actually the most reluctant one you’ll ever come across. See, around 10 years ago, Jim started getting all worked up about what was happening in his city. So, what did he do? He started attending all these meetings, especially those city council ones. And let...

In this episode, we explore music in Washington State through the inspiring journey of Paula Boggs, musician, activist, and former Starbucks executive. Paula Bogg’s journey is a fascinating one that spans a wide range of experiences, from growing up in a segregated south to working at the Pentagon and the White House. But what really...

Join us as we explore the transformation of a simple farm into a dynamic destination for entertainment. From tractor rides and inflatable jumps to hosting sold-out concerts, witness the magic of blending agriculture with family fun. Meet Nathan Sherfey, the grandson of Gary and Bonnie Remlinger. Nathan’s grandfather opened a roadside produce stand in 1965....

Discover the power of block prints, with their vibrant colors and energetic appeal, and delve into Molly’s love for photography as she captures the beauty of the mountain hemlock. Plus, find out how you can participate in Molly’s upcoming online class and library programs in October. So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and...

On this episode of Exploring Washington State, host Scott Cowan is joined by guests Ilyssa Kyu and Dave Kyu. They discuss their experiences with campfire storytelling and their book project centered around national parks. Campfire Stories Episode Transcript Scott Cowan [00:00:05]: Hello, friends, and welcome to the Exploring Washington State Podcast. My name is Scott...