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My Story: Oral Histories of Snohomish County records the courage, humor, trials and triumphs of the people who have shaped the history of Snohomish County.

Oral histories are critical to understanding our past in order that we may make a better future. Oral histories can be powerful and sometimes even life changing, passing on the legacy of our forebears to the next generation in a way the written word cannot.

My Story reminds us of the importance of listening to and learning from those around us and celebrates our shared humanity. 

My Story interviews are made possible in part by assistance from the Snohomish County Community Heritage Program.

My Story: Oral Histories of Snohomish County's Audio Files

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My Story: Oral Histories of Snohomish County's Blog Posts

Helen Thayer, Explorer

File Name
KSER_MyStory_Helen_Thayer.mp3
Show
Date Aired
2010-10-01
Description
Helen Thayer & CharlieNamed by National Geographic as "One of the Great Explorers of the 20th Century", in 1988 Everett Resident Helen Thayer became the first woman to walk to the Magnetic North Pole.

Her best-selling book Polar Dream tells the story of her historic adventure with her beloved companion Charlie, her protector from the ever-constant threat of polar bear attack.

Helen shares these stories and what she's learned from a life-time of exploration and adventure.

This interview made possible in part by assistance from the Snohomish County Community Heritage Program.

Sound Living - Fat & Getting Fatter: Obesity in our Children

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KSER_SoundLiving_20100416_Obesity-in-our-Children.mp3
Show
Date Aired
2010-04-16
Description

As Americans, we have never been fatter…and the consequences are having far reaching impacts on our health…and the cost of health care.

Diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease and more are all health concerns that are costly to treat…and relatively easy to prevent with diet and exercise.

What ideas do you have to address the problem and help reduce the cost of health care?

Join the conversation about obesity in our children and us: 425-303-9070 or on Facebook.

Sound Living - Congressman Rick Larsen

File Name
KSER_SoundLiving_20100415_Rep_Rick_Larsen.mp3
Show
Date Aired
2010-04-09
Description
Congressman Rick Larsen is serving his fifth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. Larsen represents the Second Congressional District of Washington state, which stretches from northern Snohomish County clear to the Canadian border, encompassing all of Skagit, Island, San Juan and Whatcom counties. He’s been in the front lines of the debates on health care reform, the drug war, U.S. Trade policy and the Air Force Tanker project. Share your ideas and join the conversation with Congressman Rick Larsen.  

Sound Living - Snohomish Co. Exec., Aaron Reardon

File Name
KSER_Sound_Living_20090703_Exec_Reardon.mp3
Show
Date Aired
2009-07-03
Description
Snohomish County Executive Aaron ReardonNow is his 2nd term as County Executive, Aaron Reardon was a State Senator and Representative before becoming Snohomish County’s youngest Executive.

A life-long Snohomish County resident, Aaron Reardon grew up in a trailer park and got involved in politics when, at age 10, he took exception to the efforts of President Reagan to declare ketchup a vegetable in school lunches and took his concerns to Representative Al Swift.

He’s been called “young and bright” by supporters and “cocky” by detractors.
Listen to the interview online or download the MP3 archive of show to your computer.

SOUND LIVING is a locally-focused, live, call-in program featuring some of the interesting people, provocative ideas and important concepts that make living in the North Puget Sound unique.

Sound Living - Everett Mayor Ray Stephanson

File Name
KSER_Sound_Living_20090605_Mayor_Stephanson.mp3
Show
Date Aired
2009-06-05
Description
Mayor StephesonEverett Mayor, Ray Stephanson talks with host Ed Bremer about downtown parking, waterfront re-development, the City of Everett and Port of Everett relationship, sustainable living, and other topics. 

Listener questions about Art in Everett, bicycle lanes, environmental issues, and other concerns.

Sound Living

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Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays at 4:00 pm
SOUND LIVING – A local, live public affairs program featuring some of the interesting people, provocative ideas and important issues that make living in the North Puget Sound unique.
Ed Bremer
Sound Living airs weekday afternoons at 4:00 with local news, information, and interviews. Monday through Wednesday host Ed Bremer explores local issues with correspondents Jerry Cornfield, from the Herald's Olympia bureau, writer Sue Frause from Whidbey Island, Jessica Sparks editor of Tribune newspapers, & Scott Wilson of the Port Townsend Leader.

Thursday and Friday, Sound Living becomes a live call-in forum to bring you into the conversation.
  • Thursday, get your health questions answered from a naturopathic perspective with doctors Kasra Pournadeli, Rebecca Dirks, and Stacy Wells. 
  • Friday, Ed brings people together from across the Sno-Isles to learn about local issues, discuss community and neighborhood concerns, speak to community leaders, and engage in civil, informed dialog.
  • Call-in Thursday and Friday with your questions and comments: 425-303-9070
SOUND LIVING AFTERNOON SCHEDULE INFO

MONDAY
4:01 BBC News
4:07 Interview with Jerry Cornfield, reporter The Herald
4:18 Jim Hightower commentary
4:20 Media Minutes
4:25 Sue Frause from Whidbey Island
4:33 Tannen commentary (humor)
4:36 Kristen Kelly – Smart Growth Director of Futurewise
4:40 Seein’ Green
4:45 Environment report
4:50 President Obama’s Weekly comment
4:55 GOP Response

TUESDAY
4:01 BBC News
4:07 Interview with State Rep. Dan Kristionson
4:18 Jim Hightower commentary
4:20 Counterspin Headlines
4:25 Jessica Sparks, editor Weekly Tribune Newspapers
4:33 Tannen commentary (humor)
4:36 Local Event/News interview
4:40 World Ocean Report
4:45 Environment report
4:50 Human Right’s Digest
4:55 Sand in the Gears Commentary (Mark Hale)


WEDNESDAY
4:01 BBC News
4:07 Interview with State Rep. Hans Dunshee
4:18 Jim Hightower commentary
4:20 Between the Lines Headlines
4:25 Scott Wilson, editor of Port Townsend Leader
4:33 Tannen commentary (humor)
4:36 Darrel Gray, Whidbey Island
4:40 Toast To Your Health with Howard
4:47 Bill Becker, Airline Consultant
4:55 Roy Holman Commentary

THURSDAY
Naturopathic Doctors – Call-in 425-303-9076

FRIDAY
Sound Living – Call-in 425-303-9076
Archive of past Sound Living programs
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soundliving@kser.org

A Forum On Living in the Sno-Isles

Vision
To engage Snohomish and Island County residents in a participatory experience, on the radio and the Web, which explores the culture, ideas and issues that make the Sno-Isles a unique place. Sound Living is our “Town Hall.”

Mission
• Sound Living fosters civic engagement to help people in our community lay a sound foundation for a sustainable way of life.

• Sound Living helps us explore the ethical, environmental, cultural, and political issues that affect the way we live.
Strategy

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