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Thank you for participating in this community survey. Your insights will contribute to our understanding of how Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB) can best serve the community and make effective decisions for future planning.

Through its radio (NPR and local news, classical and jazz formats), TV (PBS) stations and digital services, NWPB reaches people throughout Washington state and parts of Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia.

On the radio side, NWPB broadcasts programs such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered and StoryCorps NW. Television programs include Access NW, The PBS NewsHour, Masterpiece drama and mysteries, and the PBS Kids 24/7 Channel.

NWPB’s radio and television system is licensed to Washington State University in Pullman, and NWPB shares facilities with The Edward R. Murrow College of Communication.

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* 1. What is the most pressing community need(s) that NWPB should address through its statewide services?

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* 2. When you think about public media, what words come to mind?

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* 3. What programming/content topics are you most interested in? (Select all that apply.)

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* 4. Please rank programming/content topics on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being no interest and 10 being the highest interest to you.

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Science, nature, climate
Arts and culture
State and local political news
History 
Washington State people and places
Personal finance, business, economy 
Technology 
Health 
Education 
In-person family events 
Agriculture 
Housing
Media literacy
Music 
Drama
Comedy
Lifestyle (travel, cooking, etc.) 
Sports

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* 5. How important is diversity and inclusion to the community?

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* 6. Are you an NWPB listener, viewer, or online user? (Select all that apply.)

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* 7. If you are a listener, viewer or online user, how often do you listen or view NWPB?

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* 8. If you are not an NWPB listener, viewer, or online user, please explain why? (Select all that apply.)

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* 9. How satisfied are you with the current programs on NWPB?

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* 10. On a scale of 1 to 10 (with 1 being no value 10 being the highest value), how would you rate the value of NWPB’s programming to your community?

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NWPB Programming 

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* 11. What are the strengths and weaknesses of NWPB in the eyes of the community?

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* 12. What initiatives or services would you like to see more of from NWPB?

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* 13. How well do you think NWPB provides information about local and statewide events?

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* 14. How well do you think NWPB provides information about the local government?

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* 15. How well do you think NWPB provides information about the state government?

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* 16. Are there existing community partnerships or collaborative opportunities that NWPB should be aware of or work to strengthen? (Please list.)

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* 17. What is your preferred way of receiving local or statewide news, information, and arts/culture information? (Select all that apply.)

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* 18. On a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the least preferred method and 10 being the most preferred method, how would you rate the following methods of delivery for receiving local or statewide news, information, and arts/culture information?

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Newspapers
Magazines
Online sites
TV
Radio 
Video streaming 
Podcasts
Social media

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* 19. Demographics - Age (Please select your age group)

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* 20. Demographics - Gender (Select all that apply.)

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* 21. Are there any other comments that you would like to make that would improve NWPB’s service to its community?

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* 22. Type your name and email to be entered into the drawing for the $200 Amazon gift card.

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