Shows
KXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Commissioner Jim CooperJim Cooper is the longest-serving member of the current council, but he's not running for reelection. He joins Dick this week to review his most important/memorable accomplishments.2025-03-0311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston County Commissioner FournierDick is joined by Thurston County Commissioner Wayne Fournier. Buildings, regulations, ADU's and UGA's, the homeless...it's all discussed.2025-02-2411 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSPSCC FoundationAmber Wetzel from the South Puget Sound Community College Foundation visits with Dick about South Puget Sound Community College's growth and emerging needs.2025-02-1711 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastWashington Retail AssociationRenee Sunde, President and CEO of the Washington Retail Association, is Dick's guest. She discusses challenges that Washington retailers face: theft, taxes, artificial intelligence and more.2025-02-1112 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Free ClinicMorgan Jade, Executive Director of the Olympia Free Clinic, is Dick's guest. Find out how they provide free medical and mental health services to members of our community.2025-02-0310 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastScouting AmericaDick chats with Bob Wubbena and Andy Sisolak with Scouting America about the name change from "Boy Scouts" and about big plans for Camp Thunderbird at Summit Lake.2025-01-2812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHuman TraffickingAmanda Montgomery, an author and expert on human trafficking, joins Dick to discuss the bias and misunderstanding surrounding human trafficking.2025-01-2010 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastFamily Education & Support ServicesExecutive Director Shelly Willis and Development Director Roger Jones of FESS discuss how they support families with their specific programs and resources.2025-01-1312 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDeschutes Estuary Restoration ProjectDick's guest is Bill Frare, Supervisor of Engineering and Architectural Services for the Washington Department of Enterprise Services. He discusses the largest ever estuary restoration project in an urban setting which is now underway in Olympia.2025-01-0610 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastStoryOlyStoryOly is Olympia's premiere Story Slam. Host and co-founder Elizabeth Lord joins Dick this week.2024-12-3010 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastBus BuddiesScott Schoengarth from the Bus Buddy program joins Dick to discuss how the Bus Buddies help everyone from parents with their hands full to senior citizens and disabled travelers who need additional help riding.
2024-12-2313 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastAmerican LegionDick chats with Local Commander Dick Kissler from the American Legion Olympia Post 3.2024-12-1611 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastLacey MakerSpaceDick chats with Michelle Pope, the Director of Lacey MakerSpace. Have an idea? Make it at the MakerSpace.2024-12-1012 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSenior Action NetworkMarilyn Jamison, President of the Senior Action Network, joins Dick to discuss how they enhance the lives of Seniors in Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties.2024-12-0211 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSalvation Army - Olympia CorpsCaptain Amelia Mott and Lieutenant Michael Mott of the Olympia Salvation Army chat with Dick Pust.2024-11-2412 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSouth Puget Sound Habitat For HumanityElizabeth Walker, CEO of Habitat For Humanity South Puget Sound, is Dick's guest this week.2024-11-1811 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Mayor Dontae PayneDick chats with Olympia Mayor Dontae Payne.2024-11-1112 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastRed CrossDaniel Wirth, Executive Director of Red Cross South Puget Sound and Olympics, will discuss the scope of disasters from large and national to small and local and the response from the Red Cross.2024-11-0411 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSanta's CastleDave Slotwinski and Donna Hando discuss how Santa's Castle makes the Holidays more enjoyable for military families in need.2024-10-2812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastLacey Veterans Services HubKeith Looker, Manager of the Lacey Veterans Services Hub, joins Dick to explain all the assistance they provide veterans for benefits, housing, employment and more.2024-10-2210 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastRotary Club of Olympia Capital CentennialTreacy Duerfeldt joins Dick to discuss the Rotary Club of Olympia Capital Centennial and why they're different from your stereotypical service club.2024-10-1411 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastShelter BoxJohn Glanville, Vice Chair of Shelter Box, talks about how Shelter Box helps provide emergency shelter, tools and household supplies to victims of natural and man-made disasters around the world.2024-10-0711 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia DecarbonizationDick speaks with Dominic Jones, the Manager of Olympia's Decarbonization Program.2024-09-3012 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOysterFest 2024Laurie Brown and Jerry Obendorf from the Skookum Rotary Club stopped by to discuss all the food and fun of OysterFest.2024-09-2311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastJerry FarmerDick visits with local author and emcee Jerry Farmer.2024-09-2311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastWashington Insurance Commissioner Mike KreidlerDick chats with long-time Washington State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler about his decades of public service.2024-09-1611 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCompelled to CareAshley Wambach, President and Executive Director of Compelled to Care, discusses how they serve foster families through building community, training, and providing opportunities to serve.2024-09-0911 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastBoys & Girls Club of Thurston CountyDick interviews Shellica Trevino, CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Thurston County, along with "Youth of the Year" Keoni Borja.2024-09-0311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastTumwater Mayor Debbie SullivanTumwater Mayor Debbie Sullivan visits with Dick about growth, the differences in the mayor position in Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater, and about THAT tree.2024-08-2610 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHarbor DaysIt was a full studio as Dick visited with Carol Riley, Bill McGregor and Megan Ready from Olympia Harbor Days.2024-08-1912 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDave LovelyDave has traveled to more countries than most of us can name. Dick managed to catch him in Olympia long enough for this interview.2024-08-1310 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastLacey Mayor Andy RyderLacey Mayor Andy Ryder joins Dick to discuss what's happening in Thurston County's largest city.2024-08-0511 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDick NicholsLegendary South Sound play-by-play announcer Dick Nichols is Dick's guest.2024-07-2911 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastFood CommunityBrian McDonald, owner of Delmonico's Heritage Butcher Shop, visits with Dick. Brian discusses teaching elementary school kids how to cook from scratch using healthy and locally sourced ingredients. 2024-07-2211 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastAlzheimer's AssociationDick's guest is Laura Badeaux, Manager - Walk to End Alzheimer's. She'll discuss signs of Alzheimer's, the services offered by the Alzheimer's Association, and the upcoming Walk to End Alzheimer's.2024-07-1511 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCascade Service DogsSharon Majewski from Cascade Service Dogs is Dick's guest on this week's program.2024-07-0910 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastUkraine Humanitarian AidLocal businessman Glen Kinney went to Ukraine to help deliver humanitarian aid. He tells his story to Dick in this episode.2024-07-0111 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Parks, Arts & RecreationDick's guest is Paul Simmons, Director for Olympia Parks, Arts and Recreation.2024-06-2410 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastWashington Center for the Performing ArtsWashington Center Executive Director Jill Barnes joins Dick to review the relatively recent renovations and also to discuss how shows are chosen to bring to Olympia.2024-06-1711 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCapital LakefairKaren Griggs, Co-President of the Capitalarians, joins Dick to discuss the past, present and future of the Lakefair Festival.2024-06-1011 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston County Treasurer Jeff GadmanThurston County Treasurer Jeff Gadman joins Dick. Find out how your taxes are collected and spent.2024-06-0311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston Co. Prosecutor Jon TunheimWith more focus than ever on our criminal justice process, Dick interviews Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney Jon Tunheim in this week's episode.2024-05-2811 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastQuixote CommunitiesColleen Carmichael, Executive Director of Quixote Communities, joins Dick. Find out how "the sky's the limit" when you have a place you can call home.2024-05-1812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCommunity Foundation of South Puget SoundDick's guest is Mindie Reule, President and CEO of Community Foundation of South Puget Sound. Learn how your gift could leave a legacy that would benefit the community for years to come.2024-05-1311 minKXXO Radio's Your Community Podcast40th Anniversary of 1st US Women's Olympic Marathon TrialsOlympia hosted the first US Women's Olympic Marathon Trials in 1984. Denise Keegan and Charlie Curry join Dick Pust to relive the history and discuss the planned celebration.2024-05-0613 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastFC OlympiaRyan Perkins, Principal Owner and Operator, of FC Olympia joins Dick to discuss just what is meant by "Artesian Soccer."2024-04-2912 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Lions Low Vision Resource CenterIn the studio with Dick are Michael Petty from the Olympia Host Lions Club and local optometrist, Mary Ferris, from Rainier Eye. Learn about the resources available for those suffering from low vision.2024-04-2212 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastLeague of Women VotersDick's guest is Darlene Hein, President of the League of Women Voters of Thurston County. 2024-04-1511 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Union Gospel MissionSkip Steffen and Leah Boardman from Olympia Union Gospel Mission join Dick to discuss their treatment programs, clinics, meals, and other resources for the homeless.2024-04-0812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCapital Homecare CooperativePaulette LaDoucer, General Manager of Capital Homecare Cooperative, talks about their services for the elderly and disabled and also about how being a co-op sets them apart from others in the industry.2024-04-0113 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSouth Sound Reading FoundationJennifer Williamson-Forster, Executive Director of the South Sound Reading Foundation, discusses her group's mission to bring the joy and promise of books and reading to all South Sound children.2024-04-0112 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastPublic Art in OlympiaOlympia Arts Program Manager Stephanie Johnson joins Dick to discuss the traffic box wraps and other examples of public art in our parks and community.2024-03-2511 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston Sheriff Derek SandersThurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders joins Dick to discuss the challenges his department faces.2024-03-1812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastAttila TalaberAffiliate Professor at The University of Washington School of Dentistry and Rotary Club President, Attila Talaber, joins Dick to discuss American citizenship from the perspective of someone whose family fled Hungary during the 1956 Revolution. 2024-03-1111 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Crisis Response UnitRen, Buck and Natalie of the Olympia Crisis Response Unit join Dick to discuss how they make a positive impact with crisis counseling, conflict resolution and mediation, harm reduction, first aid and non-emergency medical care, and referrals to additional support services.
2024-03-0512 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastTogetherTogether's goal is to advance the health and wellbeing of area youth...making sure they are healthy, safe and valued.2024-02-2612 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastROOF Community ServicesKellie McNelly, Executive Director of Rochester Organization Of Families, joins Dick to discuss ROOF and their wide range of community services.2024-02-1911 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastMerritt LongAuthor Merritt Long joins Dick to discuss his book and stories of growing up in segregated Alabama.2024-02-1312 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympic Health and Recovery ServicesJoe Avalos, the Director of Olympic Health and Recovery Services, visits with Dick about their goal to provide access to behavioral health crisis and recovery support services in Thurston and Mason Counties.2024-02-0612 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThelma JacksonAuthor Dr. Thelma Jackson discusses her book "Blacks in Thurston County."2024-01-3012 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDon TrosperLocal honorary historian and raconteur Don Trosper visits with Dick about Tumwater's history.2024-01-2312 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastLacey City Council member Lenny GreensteinLacey is growing with new retail, residential, and city projects. Councilman Greenstein discusses the future of Lacey.2024-01-1611 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastBrewery City PizzaBrothers Dan and Jonathan Tweten purchased the 3 Brewery City locations a couple years ago and just finished renovations. 2024-01-1212 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia School Superintendent Patrick MurphySuperintendent Murphy speaks with Dick about school enrollment, test scores, proposed school levies and possible school closings.2024-01-0912 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSouth Sound YMCAYou may be surprised just how big the South Sound YMCA is and how much they offer. Kyle Cronk, President of South Sound YMCA, joins Dick on the program this week.2024-01-0212 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDave NicandriAuthor and historian Dave Nicandri joins Dick to discuss where the artifacts from the former Washington State Capital Museum went and how we can protect our local heritage.2023-12-2612 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston Community MediaDeb Vinsel, CEO of Thurston Community Media, chats with Dick on the importance of local media.2023-12-1912 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOur ArkDick speaks with Danny Burkett and Marissa Nave from Our Ark...offering trust, hope and compassion to homeless youth.2023-12-1214 min
KXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCSM Heating & Cooling - Heating System GiveawayCSM Heating, Cooling & Roofing is giving away a heating system in Thurston County and another in Lewis County. The staff joins Dick to discuss details and how to enter to win. https://www.chehalissheetmetal.com/heating-system-giveaway
2023-12-0611 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHope For Heroes Horsemanship CenterBob Woelk and Debbi Fisher from Hope For Heroes Horsemanship Center in Yelm discuss how Equine Therapy is helping veterans suffering from PTSD.2023-12-0513 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSalvation ArmyMichael and Amelia Mott from the Salvation Army are Dick's guests. Find out where the money goes after you toss it in the kettle.2023-11-2813 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastExperience Olympia and BeyondJeff Bowe from Experience Olympia and Beyond is Dick's guest this week. Find fun things to do with your visiting guests...or maybe discover something new for you.2023-11-2112 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastInterfaith WorksDick's guest is Meg Martin, the Executive Director of Interfaith Works.2023-11-1412 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston County AuditorThurston County Auditor Mary Hall is Dick's guest.2023-10-3112 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastWolf Haven InternationalDick's guest is Evan Skytte, Development Director for Wolf Haven International wolf sanctuary in Tenino.2023-10-3113 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston County Veterans ServicesDick chats with Bob Jones of Thurston County Veterans Services2023-10-2412 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastMedical Equipment BankCharlie Kirry from the Thurston County Council on Aging joins Dick to discuss the Medical Equipment Bank.2023-10-1712 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCrisis ClinicDick's guest is Zach Duncan, the new Executive Director of the Crisis Center.2023-10-1013 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHabitat For HumanityDick's guests are Greg Laura and John Hutchings from South Puget Sound Habitat for Humanity.2023-10-0312 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastShelton Skookum Rotary Club's OysterFestOysterFest is 10/6-10/8. Dick Pust speaks with Rotary Club members about what's in store at this year's event.2023-09-2812 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastSafePlace OlympiaDick Pust's guest is SafePlace Olympia Executive Director Matthew Solomon. SafePlace strives to stop sexual and domestic violence in our community.
2023-09-2611 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastDry Tikes and Wet WipesLance Benson with Dry Tikes and Wet Wipes is Dick's guest this week.2023-09-1913 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCandidate Matt DorcyDick interviews Matt Dorcy, candidate for Griffin School Board Position 1. Authorized and paid for by Matt Dorcy.2023-09-1213 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastCandidate Frank DurocherDick interviews Frank Durocher, candidate for Olympia School District Position 2. Authorized and paid for by Kids First with Frank.2023-09-1212 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastChaplains Association for Public SafetyAfter emergency personnel have left the scene, volunteers with the Chaplains Association for Public Safety stick around to make sure everyone's okay. Dick's guest is Rob Bradley.2023-09-0512 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastState Capitol CampusGrounds Property Manager Brent Chapman and Mary Harrison join Dick to discuss our award-winning Capitol Campus grounds.2023-08-2911 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastThurston Economic Development CouncilYou may have noticed a lot of new development in the southern part of Thurston County. George Sharp, the Rural Program Manager for the Thurston Economic Development Council joins Dick Pust to discuss this new growth.2023-08-2212 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHarbor Days!Dick's guests are Karen Fraser and Carol Riley. Find out what's new for Harbor Days this year. (Hint: Drone Show!)2023-08-1511 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Arts + Heritage AllianceDick Pust speaks with Tom Henderson and Sam Reed about efforts to convert the old City Hall and Fire Station into an Olympia-focused museum. 2023-08-0814 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastKathryn PercivalKathryn Percival was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, but she's faced challenges before - even wrote a book about one. Join Dick Pust as he chats with Perci about Parkinsons and her positive attitude.2023-08-0113 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastBridge Music ProjectDick's guest is Bobby Williams, Executive Director of the Bridge Music Project. Find out how music and songwriting can help youth deal with life's challenges.2023-07-2513 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastJOLT - The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & TumwaterDick Pust visits with Danny Stusser, the Publisher of JOLT News. They discuss the changes and challenges in covering and presenting local news.2023-07-1813 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastState Trooper Sgt. Chelsea HodgsonSummertime can be a dangerous time on Washington highways. Dick Pust speaks with State Patrol Sgt. Chelsea Hodgson about their "Surviving Summer" campaign.2023-07-1113 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastNAMI of Thurston/Mason Counties1 in every 5 college students are coping with a mental health issue. Dick Pust speaks with Eliana Stockwell-Ferber, NAMI's Young Adult Program Manager, about what is causing these issues and how these young adults can be helped.2023-07-0414 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastMorningsideDick Pust speaks with Jonathan Pleger, President/CEO at Morningside. Morningside is recognized as being one of the most successful programs matching individuals with significant disabilities to jobs that best fit their skillset and interest.2023-06-2712 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastOlympia Mayor Cheryl SelbyAs the end of her second term approaches, Dick Pust speaks with Olympia Mayor Cheryl Selby about her accomplishments and her goals before leaving office.2023-06-2012 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastBus Buddy ProgramFor senior citizens, people with disabilities, and newcomers, riding the bus can be intimidating. Dick Pust visits with Scott Schoengarth about how the Bus Buddy program can help out free of charge.2023-06-1312 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastPort of OlympiaDick Pust's guests are Warren Hendrickson, the Olympia Airport Senior Manager, and Joy Johnston, the Port of Olympia's Communications Consultant. Olympia's existing regional airport and the new commercial airport being proposed are among the topics discussed.2023-06-0613 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastHome ShareDick Pust talks with Rebecca Hutchinson from Senior Services for South Sound. Rebecca is the Program Manager for Home Share and she'll discuss how they match home seekers with people who have space to share in their homes. Your Community is heard live on KXXO 96.1 FM Saturday mornings at 7:00am and is sponsored by Americool Heating and Air Conditioning.2023-05-3013 minKXXO Radio's Your Community PodcastPape Machinery Agriculture & Turf - April 15 2023Pape Machinery Agriculture & Turf is proud to offer top-of-the-line equipment from trusted manufacturers like John Deere, Honda, and Stihl. From quality mowers and tractors to handheld power equipment, these companies build durable, reliable machinery for farming, agriculture, and landscaping businesses across the country.
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