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Tacoma Public TV weighs in on fed cuts

We have already heard from a loal reader that KUOW is ready to launch a million plus emergency pledge drive to raise mone, and now we hear from Tom Layson, host of Northwest Now on KBTC, who posts about their chunk of money that will be gone with the federal budget cuts to public broadcasting:   

"Late last night, Congress passed a bill to rescind all federal funding for public media. This decision removes 20% of KBTC's annual budget - approximately $1 million this year alone. Though we have been defunded, we are not defeated. We intend to remain your trusted source for local journalism, proven educational programs, emergency communications, and the local stories that reflect our community. To everyone who called, emailed, and shared your story in support of KBTC, you have our gratitude. Your support is needed more than ever. Donate here: https://bit.ly/3UoPZOk"

BTW, The Seattle Times had a informative piece today on the public radio outlook for Central and Western WA stations:


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  1. AnonymousJuly 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM

    More of the take from the poor and give to the rich. Stop. Enough was enough a long time ago.

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  2. IDC9July 18, 2025 at 2:36 PM

    Thanks for spotlighting KBTC. Losing 20% of their budget is going to be a major blow, but I am hopeful that they will be able to weather this brutal storm.

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  3. IDC9July 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM

    Just got an e-mail from KUOW announcing that the emergency pledge drive they launched earlier today has already achieved its goal of raising $1.4 million, taking care of their immediate funding gap.

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