KONA News Podcast
by KONA News
Give us 22 minutes, and we'll give you the Pacific Northwest and then some! This is an abridged form of the daily Tri-Cities Morning/Afternoon News featuring news in and around Washington State and Oregon PLUS national/international headlines and interviews with correspondents around the world.
Episodes
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KONA News 11-5: Olympic Royalty in the Tri-Cities, and Falling Back in Time
It's Friday, November 5th. We'll start with the typical assortment of news across the Pacific Northwest. Then, we'll speak with NBC's Michael Bower about the pros and cons of Daylight Saving Time. All that PLUS more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio…
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KONA News 11-3: Elections Near and Far
It's Wednesday, November 3rd, and we've got Washington General Election results plus SO MUCH more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio 610 KONA!
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KONA News 11-2: Elections, and The Dems in Disarray
It's Tuesday, November 2nd. That means Election Day in Washington State. Also, we'll talk with ABC's Elizabeth Schulze about the Democrats being in disarray still on Capitol Hill PLUS more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio 610 KONA!
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KONA News 10-28: Horseing Around, and The Increasing Cost of Energy
It's Thursday, October 28th. We'll start with local and regional news out of the American Pacific Northwest. Then, we'll chat with NBC's Rory O'Neil about the skyrocketing cost of energy. All that, PLUS more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio 610 KONA!
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KONA News 10-27: Amtrak Derailment Update, and an Ambitious Tax Proposal in D.C.
It's Wednesday, October 27th. We'll start with local and regional news out of the American Pacific Northwest. Then, we'll chat with ABC News Correspondent Elizabeth Schulze about a proposal to pay for President Biden's social spending plan with a so-called billionaire's tax, and a minimum…
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KONA News 10-26: Lawsuits in Portland, and the Mysterious Facebook Papers
It's Tuesday, October 26th. We'll start with local and regional news out of the American Pacific Northwest. Then, we'll chat with NBC News Correspondent Michael Bower about the starting revelations expected to come from the "Facebook Papers". All that, PLUS more on this abridged version of the...
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KONA News 10-25: Washington Welcomes Afghan Refugees, and Drones Deliveries in Dallas
It's Monday, October 25th. We'll start with local and regional news out of the American Pacific Northwest. Then, talk with ABC's Jim Ryan about new drone delivery options for certain packages in Dallas, TX. All that, PLUS more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on...
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KONA News 10-22: Around the World in 274 Days
It's Friday, October 22nd. We'll start with local and regional news out of the American Pacific Northwest. Then, talk with NBC's Rory ONeil about 274-day cruise Royal Carribean is planning to offer. All that, PLUS more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio...
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Kona News 10-21: Mascots, and Entering the Metaverse
It's Thursday, October 21st. We'll start with a look at how some local schools may be changing their Native American-themed mascots. Then, we speak with NBC's Michael Bower about Facebook's new rebranding effort to embrace the "Metaverse". All that, PLUS more on this abridged version of the...
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KONA News 10-20: Job Loss, and the Divisiveness of Vaccine Mandates
It's Wednesday, October 20th. We'll start with a look at more results from the vaccine mandates in effect across Washington and Oregon. Then speak with NBC's Michael Bower about the overall divisiveness of vaccine and mandates on the job, and in schools. All that, PLUS more on this abridged…
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KONA News 10-19: Vax Mandate Aftermath, and Remembering the Late Colin Powell
It's Tuesday, October 19th. We'll start with a look at the results of the vaccine mandates now in effect across Washington and Oregon. Then speak with NBC's Rory O'Neil about the passing of Colin Powell. All that, and more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on...
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KONA News 10-18: Vaccine Mandates in Effect Across the PNW, and Hostages in Haiti
It's Monday, October 18th. We'll start with some BIG news happening across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with NBC's Rory O'Neil about the current hostage situation in Haiti, and the passing of Colin Powell. All that, and more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F…
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KONA News 10-15: A Deadly End to a Regional Manhunt, and "Striketober"
It's Friday, October 15th. We'll start with some local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with NBC's Michael Bowerhow workers across the country are pushing back against employers. That plus a new type of Jet fuel being developed in Washington State, and warning for those...
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KONA News 10-14: Fall Fire Prevention, and the Cost of Everything
It's Thursday, October 14th. We'll start with some local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with Investopedia's Caleb Silver about inflation in everyday life. That plus fall fire prevention, and the U.S. Reopening borders with Canada and Mexico on this abridged version of...
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KONA News 10-13: Fred Meyer Workers on Track to Unionize, and Oil Price Take A Leap
It's Wednesday, October 13th. We'll start with some local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with NBC's Michael Bower about the increasing gas prices. That plus another Amtrak train derailment, and William Shatner returns from space on this abridged version of the...
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KONA News 10-12: A Sad Story, and Southwest Airlines' Logistical Nightmare
It's Tuesday, October 12th. We'll start with the usual local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with NBC's Rory O'Neil about Southwest Airlines recent logistical mess. That plus California wildfires, Las Vegas Raiders Coach Jon Gruden resigns, and more on this abridged...
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KONA News 10-11: Remembering A Bus Driver Killed on Duty, and Facebook's Latest Vow of Transparency.
It's Monday, October 11th. We'll start with the usual local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with ABC's Alex Presha about Facebooks latest vow to be more transparent. That plus more Texas Abortion ban drama, NY Comic Con returns, and more on this abridged version of the...
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KONA News 10-8: Washington AG Sues the Postal Service, and a Violent Tik Tok Trend
It's Friday, October 8th. We'll start with the ususal local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with ABC's Jim Ryan about an increasingly violent set of Tik Tok trends. That plus more on this abridged version of the Tri-Cities Morning News heard M-F on NewsRadio 610 KONA!
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KONA News 10-7: The Way the Cookie Crumbles, and Red Hot Housing/Rental Markets
It's Thursday, October 7th. We begin with local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then speak with NBC's Rory O'Neil about trying to rent or buy a home in the escalating housing market. That plus oil spills near California, lawsuits over vaccine mandates, and more on this abridged...
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KONA News 10-6: An Elementary School Lockdown, and More Facebook Drama Unfolds
It's Wednesday, October 6th. We'll start with local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then we speak with ABC's Katherine Faulders about the Facebook whistleblower hearing going on right now in the Senate Commerce Subcommittee. Then, Spokane Police purchase 100 new pepper ball...
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KONA News 10-5: Ending the Biergarten in Leavenworth, and Threats Against School Officials
It's Tuesday, October 5th. We'll start with local/regional news from across the Pacific Northwest, then we speak with ABC's Katherine Faulders about what the U.S. Attorney General and FBI agents are doing to help schools handle those violently disrupting school board meetings throughout the…
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KONA News 10-4: Vax Mandates, and The Supreme Court
It's the first Monday in October! We'll start with local/regional news from across much of the Pacific Northwest, but then we speak with NBC's Michael Bower about the U.S. Supreme Court beginning session. We'll wrap things up with one more regional news block focusing on the PNW. This is an...
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Drama with the DPRK: Interview with ABC's Tom Rivers
This is an interview with ABC's Tom Rivers regarding recent happenings in and around North Korea. Right now, this is just a bonus test upload, but these types of interviews will also be included in the fully-produced KONA News Podcast coming soon!
About this show
Give us 22 minutes, and we'll give you the Pacific Northwest and then some! This is an abridged form of the daily Tri-Cities Morning/Afternoon News featuring news in and around Washington State and Oregon PLUS national/international headlines and interviews with correspondents around the world.
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