Friday, July 17. Chezik Tsunoda, Founder of No More Under.

In 2018, Yori, a 3-year-old from Seattle, drowned in a pool when he was just 3 years old. After this happened, his mom, Chezik Tsunoda, knew she had to do something to honor her child. That’s how “No More Under” was born. Chezik joined the Sound of the Pacific Northwest to talk about it.

Friday July 10. Rose Bak, Chief Operating Officer for Catholic Charities of Oregon

Food inflation is high, and across the country, thousands of families are quietly wondering where their next meal will come from. In fact, a massive loss in funding recently forced Catholic Charities of Oregon to close nine of its eleven permanent food pantries. But instead of pulling back, they p…

Friday July 3- Evelyn Kelly & Natalie Kelly Authors of: Have a Love Affair with  the USA.

On today’s show, we’re gonna talk about a love affair. Relax, Pedro, this is no gossip, this is a love affair we all can enjoy. I’m talking about a new book called “Have a Love Affair with the USA.” Perfect for the 250-birthday party this weekend. Today we have invited the authors of this book. Eve…

Friday June 26-Christina Fuller Festival Director and co-owner of Fuller Events

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 retu…

Friday June 19. Janine Kennedy, Advancement Officer with Teen Feed.

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 …

Friday, June 12: Richard Ramos, author of Parents on a Mission: How Parents Can Win the Competition for the Heart, Mind, and Loyalty of Their Children.

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.

Friday June 5. Professional Fisherman- Book Author, Bill Herzog.

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 Nor…

Friday May 29. David Williams On His Latest Book: The Chuck Lyford Story. Every Day Counts.”

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…

Friday May 22. Natalie Edwards Interim Executive Director for Portland Backpack

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 S…

Friday May 15. Roula Bland, Head Coach of SAKE Paddling Club,

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 …