TVW Washington's Public Affairs Network

TVW Washington's Public Affairs Network, a state-owned entity headquartered in the US, was founded in 1993, operates with approximately 50 employees, and reported $34.6M in revenue as of 2023, functioning as a tier 2 media tech buyer specializing in broadcast television and radio. The company operates as a multi-platform media conduit focused on the business of Washington state government, maintaining a repository of digital archives that provide access to current and historical digital resources on any device. TVW provides unfiltered, unbiased, gavel-to-gavel coverage of Washington state government, along with complementary programming, to promote public discourse and civic access. Its 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, comprehensive coverage of state elections (including the nine statewide elected offices, key legislative races, and ballot measures), and 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 various locations throughout the state, including Seattle, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Bellingham, and Vancouver. TVW is available statewide on cable TV and livestreams most of its coverage on tvw.org. The network also provides free civics education programs and materials, utilizing technology to offer this programming statewide.