2011 Local Content and Service Report to the Community

The mission of KSPS Public Television is to enrich lives and communities through quality programs and services that educate, inform, engage and inspire a lifetime of learning and exploration. We strive to be a trusted and balanced source for news and information. We strive to be a convener, facilitator and catalyst for conversations and engage communities and viewers around critical issues.

KSPS Public Television “Be More”


Below are brief descriptions of many of our initiatives:


Education Initiatives: Partnering with Spokane Public Schools, the multi-platforms of KSPS present programs that engage the community in the programs and services of Spokane Schools. Our live bi-monthly “Educating Spokane” gives our community and school leaders the opportunity to engage in conversation and dialogue about K-12 education. “School Talk” airs weekly on our educational cable channels and gives the community insight into the unique programs and services offered through our schools and classrooms. Our higher education partners also provide programming on our educational cable channels. These partners reach into our community with a variety of programs and services delivered through their various institutions and departments.

KSPS Aquifer-in-a-Cup classes: Through a partnership with the Spokane Aquifer Joint Board, school children in grades 3 – 5 receive demonstrations and lesson plans on how to protect and preserve the quality of our local water system. This is a multi-faceted partnership involving on-air, classroom and community events.

News Public Affairs, Documentaries and History: KSPS has a long history of providing coverage of local candidates and issues. In October 2011, KSPS was the only media outlet in Eastern Washington to host the US Senate debate between Senator Patty Murray and candidate Dino Rossi. We covered local candidate races for Mayor, City Council, County Commissioner and School Board. We also provided coverage of the statewide initiative to privatize the sale of liquor in the State of Washington.

Northwest Profiles: For over 25 years KSPS has presented “Northwest Profiles”. This monthly program continues to bring stories of the fascinating personalities, points of interest and hometown happenings that make living in the Inland Northwest such a unique and satisfying experience.

Documentaries: During 2011 KSPS continued a tradition of presenting historical documentary coverage of and event or activity in the Northwest. “Courage in Corsets” was an examination of the suffragette movement in the State of Washington and the role of local and state women in achieving the right to vote in Washington State.

Health Matters, TELEVISION FOR LIFE: KSPS has been producing this monthly health series for nine years. Health Matters provides advice on medical issues from the Inland Northwest’s premier physicians and health care providers. Our January 2012 program “Man and Machine – High-Tech Help for the Disabled” presented topics on the amputee walking again with the aid of advanced prosthetics, computers helping a stroke victim communicate and other assistive technology helping people to regain function, improve access, or remain active and independent. Health Matters is “Television for Life.”

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