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The Newsfeed: Seattle mayoral candidates take to social media
Incumbent Bruce Harrell and challenger Katie Wilson are turning to short-form videos, podcasts and influencers in a bid to reach younger voters.
Shannen Ortale
Shannen Ortale is a producer at Cascade PBS. She formerly worked as a freelancer & film festival programmer. She also served as a producer & educator for community media & public television in Boston.
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The Newsfeed: Northwest Reports examines Ferguson’s first months
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The Newsfeed: ‘Wolf Land’ documentary premieres Oct. 4 on Cascade PBS
The film explores the relationship between a cowboy in Eastern Washington working to protect wolves and a rancher trying to protect his cattle.
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The Newsfeed: Social justice library goes beyond books to housing
The owners of Estelita’s Library are fundraising for their next ambitious endeavor, a nearly $28M affordable-housing development on Beacon Hill.
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The Newsfeed: ‘Walk Dont Run’ explores Downtown Seattle through art
Along the two-mile route from Pioneer Square to Belltown, attendees can enjoy live music, dance and more by over 100 local performers.