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Travel with Tom Banse

Travel with Tom Banse

Tom Banse is public radio's Northwest regional correspondent. He's also an avid traveler and expert on finding good deals.

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Small ship cruising getting ready to resume in Pacific Northwest and Alaska

Tom Banse

Small ship cruise lines are pressing ahead with plans to restart overnight cruises on the Columbia and Snake rivers, around Puget Sound and in Alaska.…