Cascade PBS

Cascade PBS's mission is to inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place. Our vision is to be the most essential and relevant media organization in the region.

KCTS 9 and Crosscut are now Cascade PBS. Curious about what this means? Here are some frequently asked questions (and answers!) to better explain that we may have a new name, but we are the same us! 

Why is KCTS 9 changing its name?

KCTS 9 has been around for almost 70 years, and over the decades there have been lots of changes in the media world! Today, people have more programming and news choices that ever—and more ways to engage with them. Having a name that provides a strong connection to our region and the renowned world of PBS is the best way for our longtime fans and news audiences to connect with us. 

What’s happening with Crosscut? 

The only thing changing at Crosscut is our name, as we combine Crosscut and KCTS 9 under the single Cascade PBS banner. Our Crosscut newsroom is continuing its investigative journalism and news reporting with the same insight, care, and impact as always. KCTS 9 and Crosscut have been connected for many years and share the same mission: “To inform and inspire our community to make the world a better place.” PBS is consistently ranked as the most trusted name in media—making it a fitting banner for the insightful journalists at Crosscut. Under the new name, our team will continue to provide readers with the facts and analysis they need to intelligently participate in civic discourse, and to create a more just, equitable and sustainable society. 

Volunteer Program

We are thrilled to be able to engage with members of the community who have a passion for our mission through volunteerism opportunities.

Cascade PBS’s volunteer program helps support the work of the organization to build relationships with our current supporters as well as reach new audiences through events and community engagement. There are many opportunities to help organizational events and initiatives throughout the year. Volunteer roles range from in-office work like preparing mailings and organizing supplies to event set-up and break-down, registration and ushering.