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KWSU-TV to Shut Down Amid $2 Million Funding Cuts

10/17/2025

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KWSU-TV, a public television station in Pullman, Washington, will cease operations on December 31, 2025, due to nearly $2 million in federal funding cuts.
The station, part of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), has experienced significant budget reductions, including a $1.8 million cut to its operating costs.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell criticized the funding cuts, stating they will have broader impacts on public media and journalism.
NWPB's radio services will continue, reaching over 3.6 million listeners across Washington, and viewers can access PBS programming through other regional stations.

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KWSU-TV, a public television station in Pullman, Washington, will cease operations on December 31, 2025, due to nearly $2 million in federal funding cuts.
The station, part of Northwest Public Broadcasting (NWPB), has experienced significant budget reductions, including a $1.8 million cut to its operating costs.
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell criticized the funding cuts, stating they will have broader impacts on public media and journalism.
NWPB's radio services will continue, reaching over 3.6 million listeners across Washington, and viewers can access PBS programming through other regional stations.