KBTC, also known as KBTC Public Television, is a privately owned entity headquartered in the US and a subsidiary of Bates Technical College. Founded in 1961, it operates with approximately 40 employees and reported $26.3M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer. The company specializes in broadcast television and radio, acting as a public broadcasting station and PBS affiliate located in Tacoma, Washington, serving over 4 million viewers in Western Washington, Southern British Columbia, and Oregon. It provides a mix of national and local programming, including its Emmy Award-winning documentary series "Full Focus," and is funded primarily by viewer donations and community partners.