This week on Sound Effect, we look back at our favorite stories from 2016.
The Tree Hunter
Tacoma arborist Mik Miazio is a part of a national group of arborists and citizen scientists obsessed with finding the tallest trees of each species. He explains why he loves searching for these old growth forests.
House Next Door
Seattle’s South Park neighborhood has lots of people like Jeff Hayes – a block captain and activist committed to helping his neighborhood thrive. But it also has houses like the one right next to his, where fights break out, trash accumulates, drug activity carries on and police visit regularly. Hayes has tried everything he can think of to get the situation under control – as has, it turns out, the woman who owns the house. Knkx’s Jennifer Wing brings us the story of how these two neighbors struggle, in very different ways, with what to do about one chaotic spot.
Pour Me Another, Bartender
The bartenders and servers who work in Tacoma's bar industry are a particularly tight-knit group, seemingly unlike those in any other major city. Sound Effect producer and former bartender Kevin Kniestedt exploreswhat makes this industry a family affair.
Sound Effect is your weekly tour of ideas, inspired by the place we live. The show is hosted by knkx's Jennifer Wing.
