Let's be honest here, this is a major Northwest news and entertainment resource unlikely to be topped by television sound bytes. Oregon Public Broadcasting has public affairs programs like 7-Days and Elections 98 as well as that polished gem of a show, Oregon Field Guide . Be sure to stop by OFG's Episode Learning Guide which has great background on shows like Jim Newman's recent Missoula Floods , Rainer's Deadly Potential or Backyard Birdfeeding . The national Public Broadcasting System has a great schedule with shows like The NewsHour , Frontline , Nova and columnists like Bob Cringely . To see what could be, check out The Savage Earth and The Northwest Water Cycle .
Web television shows with flash animations and sounds have little overhead and lots of payback.
Local broadcasters probably won't lead this charge. The old guard may stick to running increasingly irrevelent shows down the tube until they loose the quarter. Game over . The Seattle Times is always a good bet and the WNPA has more links. Other regional guides include the Seattle P-I Visitor's Guide , VR Seattle , Salem Online , Eugene Hometown , and my own Adventure Guides which feature stories and links on Northwest communities.