Northwest Profiles RSS feed for KSPS programming.http://video.ksps.org/en-ushttp://video.ksps.org/Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:59:02 -0400Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:59:02 -0400http://video.ksps.org/video/1518987570/Father's Day turns 100 years old this year. This national holiday was special significance in Spokane because it was invented here! The story of how Sonora Smart Dodd's tribute to dad has grown to a become a worldwide eventhttp://video.ksps.org/video/1518987570/Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:02:52 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/North AmericaSonora Smart Dodd founded Father's Day in Spokane 100 years ago this June.tv-gCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1518984374/Pets are often considered members of the family. But if that loyal companion begins to lose its sight, you'll want to make sure it meets Dr. Bill Yakely.http://video.ksps.org/video/1518984374/Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:04:13 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/PetsScienceScience/MedicalDr Bill Yakely is Spokane's animal eye doctor.tv-gveterinary ophthalmologist, idaho disaster dogs, WSU Veterinary Specialty teaching clinic, pet health, blind animalsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/PetsScienceScience/Medicalhttp://video.ksps.org/video/1518987583/Pauline Graziano of Kalispel Montana is premier Etch-a-Sketch artist, recognized by the Ohio Art company in their official hall of fame. Pauline is creating 50 sketches in 52 weeks to commemorate the Etch-a-Sketch's 50th anniversary.http://video.ksps.org/video/1518987583/Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:05:34 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPauline Graziano of Kalispel does more than doodle on her Etch-A-Sketch.tv-gdrawing, kalispel montana, etch-a-sketch, ohio artsArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & Profileshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1519008321/Bob Curnow, composer, arranger and publisher of big band jazz lives in Liberty Lake, WA. Bob has worked with jazz greats Maynard Fergusson, Woody Herman and Pat Metheny. He currently publishes jazz sheet music and directs the Bob Curnow Big Band.http://video.ksps.org/video/1519008321/Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:06:53 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North AmericaBob Curnow, jazz composer and big band leader.tv-gbig band jazz, stan kenton orchestra, jazz musicCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1479379016/The artistry of Kay Langland, a Missoula, Montana photo artist whose work merges her love of photography with her passion for metal work.http://video.ksps.org/video/1479379016/Mon, 24 May 2010 13:37:13 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PhotographyCultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/North AmericaKay Langland, a Missoula, Montana photo artist.tv-gphotographyArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PhotographyCultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1474120888/On this edition of Northwest Profiles: Fly into a migration celebration-the Othello WA Sandhill Crane festival. Do some time in a Montana Prison in Deer Lodge, MT. Visit an animal sanctuary specializing in homeless rabbits. and explore the world of "alternative" photography.http://video.ksps.org/video/1474120888/Wed, 21 Apr 2010 10:53:11 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PhotographyCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/North AmericaTechnologyTechnology/TransportationSandhill Cranes, Old Prison Museum, River's Wish Animal Sanctuary, Photographer K Langlandtv-gOld Prison Museum, Deer Lodge MT, animal sanctuary, animal shelter, alternative photography, Othello WA, sandhill craneArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PhotographyCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/North AmericaTechnologyTechnology/Transportationhttp://video.ksps.org/video/1476721909/River's Wish Animal Sanctuary is a non-profit 501c-3 nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescuing of animals in need. They provide shelter and care to rabbits primarily while also offering sanctuary to dogs, cats, goats, horses, sheep and pigs. Their goal is to provide them with permanent and loving homes.http://video.ksps.org/video/1476721909/Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:43:02 -0700CultureCulture/PetsNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/Animal BehaviorRegionRegion/North AmericaRiver's Wish Animal Sanctuary of Spokane is dedicated to the rescuing of animals in need.tv-ganimal shelter, bunnyCultureCulture/PetsNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/Animal BehaviorRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1476721126/Deer Lodge, Montana boasts more museums and historical collections per capita than any other town in the northwest. The Old Montana Prison dates back to the days of General George Custer and Ulysses S. Grant. The Montana Auto Museum has been voted by USA Today as one of the top ten must-see car museums in the U.S.http://video.ksps.org/video/1476721126/Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:46:55 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/TravelHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United StatesThe Old Montana Prison dates back to General George Custer and Ulysses S. Granttv-gcars, prison, Deer Lodge MT, auto museumCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/TravelHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1476721941/Join a migration celebration at the Sandhill Crane Festival in Othello, Washington. The Othello area is a major stopover for some 35,000 cranes migrating between California and Alaska. Since 1998, flocks of visitors have been coming here for this 3 day wingding.http://video.ksps.org/video/1476721941/Sun, 25 Apr 2010 20:50:17 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/TravelNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/AnimalsNature & Environment/HabitatSandhill Crane Festival in Othello, Washingtontv-gOthello WA, sandhill craneCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/TravelNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/AnimalsNature & Environment/Habitathttp://video.ksps.org/video/1426869453/Meet Kay LeClaire, the oldest woman to have climbed the world's seven tallest peaks. Morgan Anderson's hand crafted bows for world class musicians. Members of classic rock bands Sha Na Na and The Association are keeping the beat here in the Northwest.Iraqi war vet Greg Ridgley finds bending iron helps exercise his PTSD.http://video.ksps.org/video/1426869453/Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:33:32 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/AgingHealth & Wellness/Sports & FitnessPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North AmericaMountaineer Kay LeClaire, Musical bow maker, Classic rockers, GI author and artist.tv-gmountaineering, Sha Na Na, The Association, Donny York, Jordan Cole, violin bow, Greg Ridgley, Redemptive Iron Works, PTSD, Kay LeClaireArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/ProfilesArts & Literature/WritingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/AgingHealth & Wellness/Sports & FitnessPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1416685947/When the very first telephone was installed in Spokane it ignited a technological revolution that still reverberates today. NWP meets Spokane author Dean Ladd, whose gradfather installed Spokane's first telephone.http://video.ksps.org/video/1416685947/Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:57:46 -0800CultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United StatesSpokane's first telephone, as told by author Dean LaddnrCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1416672785/Willie Harms of Spokane has loved Ford Model A's his entire life, and has the collection of restored classics to show for it. He's also passed his passion onto a generation of young students.http://video.ksps.org/video/1416672785/Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:03:41 -0800CultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/United StatesTechnologyTechnology/AutomotiveWillie Harms of Spokane and his collection of personally restored Model A Fords.nrCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/United StatesTechnologyTechnology/Automotivehttp://video.ksps.org/video/1443859162/Returning from Iraq with PTSD, Greg Ridgley found that combining his love of metal work and desire to write has helped him cope with his troubles. His book, "Because He Loved Grandpa" contrasts Greg's experiences serving in Iraq with his grandfather's WWII service, and the challenges of trying to meet not only his own expectations, but those of his wife and children.http://video.ksps.org/video/1443859162/Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:26:41 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/NonfictionCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Spirituality & ReligionHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Mental HealthIraq veteran Greg Ridgley, author and decorative iron designer.tv-gIraq War, Greg Ridgley, Redemptive Iron Works, PTSDArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/NonfictionCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Spirituality & ReligionHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Mental Healthhttp://video.ksps.org/video/1443841136/Bow making has been around since the mid 1700's. Morgan Andersen carries on the tradition with old world techniques and craftsmanship, earning acclaim from his peers and the musicians using them.http://video.ksps.org/video/1443841136/Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:27:58 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United StatesMorgan Anderson makes hand crafted bows, earning praise from the musicians who use them.tv-gviolin bow, bow maker, Morgan AndersonCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1443848846/Meet Donny York cofounder of ShaNaNa, Larry Ramos of The New Christy Minstrels and later supergroup The Association, and Jordan Cole also of The Association. Hear their accounts of commanding the rock scene in the 60's.http://video.ksps.org/video/1443848846/Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:27:58 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North AmericaGet in the groove with classic rockers living in the Northwest and still performing.tv-gSha Na Na, The Association, Donny York, Jordan ColeCultureCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1443830571/At 61, Kay LeClaire is the oldest woman to have climbed the highest peaks on each continent. Meet the this mountaineering marvel as she shares her insights on commitment, endurance, teamwork and hope.http://video.ksps.org/video/1443830571/Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:28:05 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Sports & RecreationHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/AgingRegionRegion/North AmericaMountaineer Kay LeClaire, age 61, has climbed some of the tallest mountains in the world.tv-gmountaineering, Kay LeClaire, Mt EverestCultureCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Sports & RecreationHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/AgingRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1402405163/Visits the gold-rush ghost town of Bannack, Montana; meet garage guru Willie Harms and his Model A collection; join blind machinist Bernie Vinther on the job; recalling when Spokane got "wired" the first time in a book about a telephone pioneer.http://video.ksps.org/video/1402405163/Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:34:22 -0800CultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Individual ProfilesRegionRegion/North AmericaTechnologyTechnology/AutomotiveA Montana ghost town, Model A mentor, blind machinist, Spokane's first dial tone.tv-gclassic cars, Bannack Montana, ghost town, Model T restoration, Willie Harms, Spaldings Auto Salvage, Dean Ladd, Bernie VintherCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Individual ProfilesRegionRegion/North AmericaTechnologyTechnology/Automotivehttp://video.ksps.org/video/1416685918/For Kennewick Washington machinist Bernie Vinther, the sky is not the limit, it is the starting point. Challenged with blindness since the age of 38, this 65 year old is nearly in a league of his own where proficiency is the name of the game.http://video.ksps.org/video/1416685918/Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:06:32 -0800CultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/United StatesMeet Bernie Vinther, a blind man in a profession that requires complete accuracy.tv-gmachinest, Kennewick WA, blindCultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1416650369/The gold rush town of Bannack was once Montana's Territorial Capital. Now it is one of its best preserved frontier towns.http://video.ksps.org/video/1416650369/Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:00:01 -0800CultureCulture/TravelHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United StatesBannack, one of Montana's best preserved Old West ghost town.tv-gMontana, old west, mining, ghost town, gold-rush, BannackCultureCulture/TravelHistoryHistory/19th CenturyHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1377952910/Stories include 2009 National Veteran Wheelchair Games held in Spokane; Artist John Thamm who has painted "50 Portraits of 50 Veterans" he met at the local VA Hospital; and the Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park- considered "The Crown of the Continent".http://video.ksps.org/video/1377952910/Tue, 5 Jan 2010 19:29:08 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/TravelNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/BiodiversityNature & Environment/ConservationRegionRegion/North America2009 Veterans Wheelchair Games, Artist John Thamm, exploring Glacier and Waterton Parks.tv-gVeteran Wheelchair Games, Glacier National Park, John Thamm, veteran portraits, Waterton Glacier International Peace ParkArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/TravelNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/BiodiversityNature & Environment/ConservationRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1363000341/Discover the amazing history surrounding the first golf course ever built on an EPA superfund site. Opened in 1997 in Anaconda Montana, Old Works is a Jack Nicklaus signature Golf Coarse that, through design, provides golfers of all skill levels a playing experience like no other.http://video.ksps.org/video/1363000341/Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:46:13 -0800CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentRegionRegion/United StatesA world class golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus sits in Anaconda Montana.tv-ggolf, Anaconda Montana, Jack Nicklaus, Old Works, EPA superfund, miningCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/EnvironmentRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1363006809/Jim Croft and Melody Eckroth live in the hills above Santa, Idaho. They produce old world, handcrafted items, including books for which they make their own paper, thread, leather and hand tooled wooden covers. The couple also produces beautiful hand woven baskets, hats and clothing. Mostly with materials found or grown near their forest home. They also make music on piano, accordion and trombone.http://video.ksps.org/video/1363006809/Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:48:22 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/17th CenturyCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & ProfilesIdaho couple do book binding, basketry etc, using materials found near their forest home.tv-gSanta Idaho, bookbinding, paper making, handcrafted, old world, woven baskets, rustic livingArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/17th CenturyCultureCulture/Hobbies & CollectingCulture/People & Profileshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1478114018/Cowboy artist Jeff Minor creates works of art with braided rawhide. Tribal traditions, history and legends in the ledger paintings of George Flett. The history of the first golf course built on an EPA superfund site. The Old Works course in Anaconda Montana. Jim Croft and Melody Eckroth produce old world, handcrafted items with materials found or grown near their forest home in Santa Idaho.http://video.ksps.org/video/1478114018/Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:37:41 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/CraftsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/17th CenturyHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/The AmericasHome & How-ToHome & How-To/CookingNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/ConservationRegionRegion/North AmericaGeorge Flett, Rawhide braiding, Old Works golf course, Idaho artisans.tv-ggolf, braided rawhide, Spokane Tribe, ledger painting, bookbinding, paper making, woven baskets, Anaconda Montana, Jack NicklausArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/CraftsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/17th CenturyHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/The AmericasHome & How-ToHome & How-To/CookingNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/ConservationRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1362996090/Tribal traditions, history and legends leap from the ledger paintings of Spokane Indian artist George Flett.http://video.ksps.org/video/1362996090/Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:58:00 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United StatesA Spokane Indian artist is keeping tribal traditions alive.tv-gartist, George Flett, Spokane Tribe, ledger paintingArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/United Stateshttp://video.ksps.org/video/1396551568/Called "The Crown of the Continent", the Waterton Glacier International Peace Park is a treasure of rich plant and animal habitat. As its glaciers recede, scientists see it as a microcosm of the environmental challenges ahead.http://video.ksps.org/video/1396551568/Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:35:01 -0800HistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/BiodiversityNature & Environment/ConservationNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/HabitatRegionRegion/North AmericaThe Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, heralded for its beauty and diversitytv-gBiodiversity, Glacier National Park, Rocky MountainsHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/BiodiversityNature & Environment/ConservationNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/HabitatRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1408530034/Artist John Thamm has painted "50 Portraits of 50 Veterans" he met at the Spokane VA Hospital.http://video.ksps.org/video/1408530034/Mon, 8 Feb 2010 18:48:11 -0800Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Mental HealthHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Individual ProfilesRegionRegion/North AmericaSpokane artist John Thamm honors local veterans by painting their portraits.tv-gMilitary, Veterans, Tribute, portraitArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/Drawing & PaintingCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Mental HealthHistoryHistory/United StatesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/HealthNews & Public Affairs/Individual ProfilesRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1455033731/Idaho cowboy artist Jeff Minor creates works of art with braided rawhide that is beautiful and functional.http://video.ksps.org/video/1455033731/Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:25:48 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/CraftsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/North AmericaJeff Minor makes artistic leatherwork from braided rawhide.tv-gJeff Minor, leatherwork, braiding leatherArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/CraftsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/North Americahttp://video.ksps.org/video/1455826190/Competition and community combine during the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Spokane in 2009. Hundreds of disabled veterans overcame physical challenges to win medals. Spokane and the VA Medical Center rose to the challenge of hosting this monumental event.http://video.ksps.org/video/1455826190/Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:52:16 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/SportsRegionRegion/North AmericaVeterans from across America gather in Spokane for spirited athletic competition.tv-gDisabled Veterans, Wheelchair Games, Veterans Administration, spokaneCultureCulture/People & ProfilesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/SportsRegionRegion/North America