Good In Your Neighborhood
KMPS' new Sunday morning public affairs show.
7-6-08 Eco-Friendly Families
Helen Coronato, author of, “Eco-Friendly Families,” discusses the many ways you can Go Green with your family.
7-6-08 Sibling House
Amy Lynn interviews Michael & Lynn from Sibling House. It is a local non-profit group that helps keep siblings together who are in foster care. www.siblinghouse.org.
7-6-08 Claudine Wolk
Author Claudine Wolk talks about her new book, “It Gets Easier: And Other Lies We Tell New Mothers.” www.help4newmoms.com.
7-6-08 NW Face
Dr. Voss & Dr. Allegra from NW Face talk about there porgram that offers free cosmetic procedures to victims of domestic violence through a program sponsored by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. www.nwface.com.
6-29-08 Dr. Scott McCay (Pets & 4th Of July)
With the upcoming 4th of July Holiday, Dr. McCay reminds us of ways to protect our pets. www.peteducation.com
6-29-08 Melissa from WCB (Washington Council of the Blind)
Amy Lynn talks to Melissa about an upcoming car wash benefiting the Washington Council of the Blind on July 5th. www.wcbinfo.org
6-29-08 Dino Rossi
Dino talks about his up-bringing and his new book, "Dino Rossi: Lessons in Leadership, Business, Politics and Life." Dino is running for Governor, he lost 4 years ago by a handful of votes.
6-29-08 Governor Chris Gregoire
Ichabod Caine talks to Governor Gregoire about growing up in Washington State, and her up-bringing. She talks about things she and her husband are passionate about.
6-29-08 Bob Harper from "The Biggest Loser"
Amy Lynn talks to Bob about his new book, "Are You Ready." He talks about taking charge in your life, and getting in shape. Bob Harper is a trainer on NBC's "The Biggest Loser."
6-29-08 Assisting Gold Star Families
Randy Scott from the Waking Crew talks about a unique way to honor Gold Star Families. Gold Star families are those who have lost a loved one in military service.
6-22-08 Suzanne Gordon
Suzanne Gordon's new book, "Safety in Numbers: Nurse-to-patient Ratios and the Future of Health Care," discusses the alarm problem of nurse to patient ratio. She also talks about how the problem can be solved.
6-22-08 Emily Transue
Emily Transue is the author of "Patient by Patient: Lessons in Love, Loss, Hope, and Healing from a Doctor's Practice." She talks about the emotional connections between doctors and patients.
6-22-08 The Girls Guide
Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio talk about their latest book in The Girl's Guide series: "The Girl's Guide to Kicking Your Career Into Gear." www.girlsguidetobusiness.com
6-15-08 Lou Ureneck
Author Lou Ureneck discusses his new book Backcast. It's a great Father's Day story. Lou talks about how a fishing trip to Alaska with his son bonded them, and healed their relationship. www.backcast.org
6-15-08 Jim Camp
Jim wrote a book called: "No: The Only Negotiating System You Need for Work and Home." He talks about how saying NO is just the beginning of a negotiation. www.startwithno.com
6-8-08 Breast Cancer 3-Day
Tama is taking part in the 3 Day 60 mile walk for Breast Cancer in September, and she talks to some people involved. KMPS is a proud partner of the walk. www.the3day.org
6-8-08 Jonna Van Dyk (WTSC)
Jonna talks about some of the emphasis patrols that will be happening this summer with the state's Click It Or Ticket campaign.
6-8-08 Out Of The Darkness
Catherine North is taking part in the Out Of The Darkness Overnight walk later this month. The walk is sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. www.theovernight.org
6-8-08 Farmer's Market
Stephen runs down the list of area Farmer's Markets. Please let him know if yours was missed. stephen@kmps.com
6-1-08 Camp Erin
Lesa & Rachel from the Moyer Foundation introduce us to Camp Erin, the largest network of bereavement camps in the country – with 18 camps located in 12 states. http://www.moyerfoundation.org/events/erin.aspx
6-1-08 Seattle Young People's Project
Amy Lynn talks with members of SYPP. It's a youth-led, adult supported organization that empowers youth to express themselves and to take action on the issues that affect their lives. www.sypp.org
6-1-08 Pauline Frommer
Budget travel guru Pauline Frommer talks about some great places to visit. She also gives some great travel advice.
5-25-08 Majka Burhardt
Majka is the author of "Vertical Ethiopia." She climbed the mountains of that country and wrote about the social and political issues that country is currently dealing with. www.verticalethiopia.com
5-25-08 Water With Heart
Joseph Melhoff started this organization with his daughters. The want to provide clean drinking to the most remote areas of Africa. www.waterwithheart.com
5-25-08 John Giordano
John wrote "Child Addict: What Every Parent Needs To Know." He talks about healing the addict from the inside out. drugrehabcenter.com
5-18-08 Peter Frenzen - Mt. St. Helens
Peter Frenzen is the monument scientist at Mt. St. Helens. He talks about the state of the mountain on the 28th anniversary of the major eruption.
5-18-08 Travis Phellps (DOT)
Travis talks with Amy Lynn about all the summertime road projects that you will have to watch out for.
5-18-08 Fawn Spady with the USO
Fawn talks about what the USO is doing locally, and about their golf tournament. www.usopsa.org
5-18-08 Teens In Public Service
Cathy Mihalec is the Executive Director of T.I.P.S. She talks about how organization provides jobs for teens at non-profit organizations. www.teensinpublicservice.org
5-11-08 Frances Richey
Fran's son is a Green Beret and her book of her poetry is called: "The Warrior: A Mother's Story of a Son at War"
5-11-08 Pat Montgomery
Grandmother and author of "Now You Know What I Know: Parenting Wisdom of a Grandmother"
5-4-08 Carl Honore
Author of the book "Under Pressure: Rescuing Our Children from the Culture of Hyper-Parenting"
5-11-08 Bonnie & Gary Remlinger
The Remlinger's discuss the history of the farm.
Recent KMPS Podcasts
7-8-08 Test Track: Trisha Yearwood - "They Call It Falling For A Reason"
From her "Heaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love" album. See what's up with Trisha HERE and VOTE on the song HERE
Jordan Cook
Jordan is an 8-year-old prodigy whose art work is displayed in a gallery in Auburn. Visit her website: www.paintingmyworld.com.
Carl Swan
He's a pilot and rides a Harley. He talks about driving from Seattle to Boston on I-90, and has story about flying into the Grand Canyon.
Mark Unger
Marine officer and pilot Mark Unger talks about his recent life change with Body For Life. Take the challenge at: www.bodyforlife.com
KMPS Events
 
07/11/2008 KMPS Sticker Stop at Bartells
 
07/12/2008