TVW Washington's Public Affairs Network

TVW Washington's Public Affairs Network, a state-owned entity headquartered in the United States, was founded in 1993 and employs approximately 50 individuals. The company functions as a tier 1 media tech buyer, with broadcast television and radio as its main products. It operates as a multi-platform media conduit focused on the business of Washington state government. TVW maintains a repository of digital archives, providing access to current and historical digital resources on multiple platforms. The organization provides unfiltered and unbiased gavel-to-gavel coverage of Washington state government and complementary programming. This coverage includes all House and Senate committee hearings and floor debates at the State Capitol, all WA State Supreme Court oral arguments both inside and outside Olympia, and comprehensive coverage of state elections, including statewide elected offices, key legislative races, and ballot measures. Additionally, TVW provides unedited coverage of state agencies, boards, and commissions such as the Transportation Commission and Fish & Wildlife Commission. Beyond the State Capitol, TVW covers hearings and public policy events in locations such as Seattle, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Bellingham, and Vancouver. TVW is available statewide on cable TV and livestreams most of its coverage on tvw.org. The company also provides free civics education programs and materials, utilizing technology to offer this programming statewide.