Airing Thursday, September 18 at 7pm/8 Mtn

Several years after toxic per– and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, were found in the drinking water on Spokane’s West Plains, many residents still don’t have safe water to drink. Hear from the people who are fighting to change that and learn steps we can all take to reduce our exposure to these “forever chemicals.”

The At Issue Podcast goes beyond the headlines to delve deeper into the issues that impact the Inland Northwest. Hear from the people and organizations that shape our community.

 Local voices. Real conversations.

Dana Haynes brings more than 20 years of journalism experience to her role at KSPS, having worked as a reporter and anchor for KHQ in Spokane, and earlier in her career at KIVI in Boise, Idaho.

A Seattle-area native and graduate of Washington State University, Dana spent five years in Boise before moving to Spokane nearly 30 years ago. Throughout her career, she has covered some of the region's most significant news stories, earning a strong reputation for trusted, reliable reporting and anchoring.

After her time at KHQ, Dana transitioned into public relations, first serving as communications director for Visit Spokane. For more than a decade, she has managed media relations for Spokane Sports, continuing her passion for storytelling and community engagement.

Now, as the host of At Issue, Dana is excited to dig deeper into the topics that matter most to the region she proudly calls home.