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Undamming the Elwha
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Undamming the Elwha

"Undamming the Elwha" follows the journey of the Elwha river from the day it was dammed to the day it was set free once again. This KCTS Television original documentary is a co-production of KCTS Television and EarthFix.

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Undamming the Elwha

Undamming the Elwha

KCTS 9 and EarthFix chronicle the historic removal of two dams from the Elwha River, and show how it will impact people, salmon and the environment for years to come.

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Public Matters with C.R. Douglas

Public Matters with C.R. Douglas

"Public Matters with C.R. Douglas" incorporates the sophisticated but entertaining Socratic method to tackle subjects such as gay marriage, legalizing marijuana, and corporate influence over government.

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When Seattle Invented the Future: The 1962 World's Fair

When Seattle Invented the Future: The 1962 World's Fair

Through historical photographs and motion pictures of the Seattle World’s Fair, "When Seattle Invented the Future" brings to life the textures and sounds of Seattle in the late 50s and early 60s.

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Check, Please!

Check, Please! Northwest

"Check, Please! Northwest" features local diners, not professional restaurant critics. Each week three guests dine out at and discuss their favorite restaurants.

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KCTS 9 Cooks

KCTS 9 Cooks

KCTS 9 Cooks is a bi-annual cooking show featuring our viewers as guest cooks.

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Reel NW

Reel NW Season 2

Reel NW brings viewers the very best of independent film from the Northwest.

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KCTS 9 Connects

KCTS 9 Connects

KCTS 9 Connects is a weekly news and information show that tackles provocative and emotional topics important to people in the Northwest and British Columbia.

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Conversations at KCTS 9

Conversations at KCTS 9

Insightful interviews with the most interesting local and national personalities. In-depth, candid conversations with noted journalists, authors, filmmakers, politicians, and athletes.

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EarthFix

EarthFix

EarthFix is a public media partnership of stations in Idaho, Oregon and Washington that produces multimedia news content covering the region's environment news.

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QUEST Northwest

QUEST Northwest

QUEST Northwest is a multimedia science and environment series

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Ask the Governor

Ask the Governor

Governor Chris Gregoire answers your questions during a live broadcast seen on public television stations across Washington state.

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I'm Not Les: A Transgender Story

I'm Not Les: A Transgender Story

For almost 70 years, Sherri hid herself from the world. Everyone knew her as Les, a welder, a husband and a father. Follow her journey to establish her new identity and find a place in the world.

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Land of Beauty & Bounty

Land of Beauty & Bounty

This documentary explores how landscape paintings and photographs of the late 19th Century shaped America’s concept of the Northwest Territories.

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On Shaky Ground: NW Earthquakes

On Shaky Ground: NW Earthquakes

How leaders in Washington state are preparing for the next big earthquake, and how to protect your home.

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Over 40 and You're Hired

Over 40 and You're Hired

Robin Ryan offers practical advice on what over 40 job-hunters need to land a great job.

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OVER Hawaii

OVER Hawaii

The unique wonders of Hawai‘i are explored in this illuminating, off-the-beaten-path tour of Hawai‘i’s six major Hawaiian islands: Hawai‘i Island, Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, O‘ahu and Kaua‘i.

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Pearl Jam Twenty

Pearl Jam Twenty

A definitive portrait of the groundbreaking band, Pearl Jam, as told by award-winning director and music journalist Cameron Crowe.

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Prescription for Abuse

Prescription for Abuse

KCTS 9 and InvestigateWest report on the alarming increase in prescription-drug abuse in Washington state, looking at doctors who overprescribe, the lack of regulation or treatment options, and how this epidemic is affecting families.

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Prohibition

Prohibition

A documentary film series directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick that tells the story of the rise, rule, and fall of the Eighteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the entire era it encompassed.

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Something in the Water

Something in the Water

This 13-minute mini-documentary explores why the Seattle area continues to originate so much great music.

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American Experience

American Experience

"American Experience" brings to life the compelling stories from our past that inform our understanding of the world today.

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Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

Specialists from the country's leading auction houses offer free appraisals of antiques and collectibles.

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Austin City Limits

Austin City Limits

Now the longest-running music series in American television history, ACL showcases popular music legends and innovators from every genre.

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FRONTLINE

FRONTLINE

Incisive documentaries covering the scope and complexity of the human experience.

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Masterpiece

Masterpiece

"Masterpiece" brings viewers the best in literature-based drama, mysteries, and groundbreaking contemporary works.

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NATURE

NATURE

NATURE brings the beauty and wonder of the natural world into American homes, becoming in the process the benchmark of natural history programs on television.

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NOVA

NOVA

"NOVA" explores innovations and discoveries from the world of science and technology while highlighting the human side of science.

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PBS NewsHour

PBS NewsHour

Millions of Americans turn to MacNeil/Lehrer Productions for the solid, reliable reporting that has made PBS NewsHour one of the most trusted news programs in television.

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