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May 12, 2025 by Jack

This Week’s Morning Programming

Here is what’s airing this week, May 12 – 16 on our live current affairs programs. These local shows air at 8 a.m. every Monday-Friday on 88.5 KRFY Community Radio. Tune in on your trusty radio, or stream them right here!

MONDAY, May 12: The Community Character Hour examines a transitional period in the history of our area- the time between the early fur traders and the arrival of the early homesteaders, and uncertain time when the national boundary and the governmental and economic structures of the area were in question.

TUESDAY, May 13: Phil Hough talks about current threats to Public Lands with Nick Fasciano, Executive Director of the Idaho Wildlife Federation.

WEDNESDAY, May 14: Breaking down the issues on the ballot in the upcoming May 20th election, important items on the ballot in a number of special districts in our area.

THURSDAY, May 15: Guests from the Lake Pend Oreille Repertory Theater Company join us to discuss a unique upcoming production: Always, Patsy Cline.

Also don’t miss every FRIDAY on KRFY:

North Idaho News of the Week airs each Friday at 8 a.m. with program hosts and journalists from the Sandpoint Reader and Daily Bee dissecting local headlines in a 30-minute review of the biggest local news of the week. Tune in or stream it live, right here on KRFY.org. Did you miss the live show? Click to hear this recent show on Spotify.

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May 3, 2025 by Jack

LIVE ON AIR: Idaho Fireside Forum

Saturday, May 3, 6-8 p.m.

After a brief update from Multi-District Fire Chief Jeff Armstrong, The District 1 delegation of Senator Jim Woodward and Representative Mark Sauter held a town hall on Saturday, May 3, at Sandpoint Community Hall, and gave analysis of the 2025 legislative session before taking questions from the audience.

You can stream the recording which aired live on KRFY here.

 

Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:08:09 — 89.0MB)

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April 1, 2025 by radioactive

Weekly programming on 88.5 KRFY

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April 1, 2025 by Jack

New Program!

Every Tuesday at 8PM, turn your radio on (or however you like to listen to the station) and listen to Made You A Mixtape, a new music show with KRFY’s Russ Tomlin.

The theme next week is Trains. Tune in to hear what songs listeners in North Idaho think best represent the topic!

Submit your suggestions and see upcoming programs Here!

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December 9, 2024 by Jack

This week: the KRFY Community Radio Celebration

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This week, the hours that usually feature local content from the studio will be a little different. Panhandle Community Radio is devoting this time on our airwaves to gratitude for those volunteer broadcasters, and their listeners, without whom Community Radio in North Idaho – and anywhere – would not be possible.

The music, information and entertainment you count on will continue as usual- but we’re also pairing up our regular broadcasters with a guest DJ who can help the listening audience find out more about the hosts of the programs we are proud to feature on 88.5 FM.

Call in during our regular local shows- The KRFY Morning Show, Inland Island, The Beast and the Priest, CP@3, North Idaho News of the Week, The 50s Fun Show, The Sixties Sounds Show, The Gospel Music Mix, The Sunday Mix, and The Radio Flyer – and let the hosts know you’re out there, what you like about the show, and what you’d like to hear more of.

Plus, it’s our last big push before the end of the year to raise funds and keep the station going strong and growing in 2025. It wouldn’t be Community Radio without support from the community, and that includes financial help, as well as volunteer hours. Donations are welcome in any season, but this is a particularly good time to make a contribution and let our volunteers and other listeners know that they are part of a large community of KRFY supporters. You can call in and make your donation over the phone or if you prefer, simply follow the link above to our secure Donations page.

OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY FOR YOUR CALL at (208) 265-2992 (during normal business hours). If nobody takes your call, leave a message with your name and phone number and your call will be returned promptly. You can also visit us at the station upstairs at 323 N. First Ave.

 

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October 27, 2024 by radioactive

Live tonight on 88.5 KRFY: Prop 1 debate

Proposition 1 debate tonight!Still weighing whether you are a yea or nay for Proposition 1, the open primaries and ranked-choice voting proposal that is on the Idaho ballot? Your best chance to get informed by both sides is TONIGHT, Nov. 1, at 6 p.m. when the Regeneration Calvary Chapel hosts a debate and panel discussion on Prop 1.

KRFY will air the debate live at 6 p.m. at 88.5 FM. Listen to the recording HERE.

Speaking in favor of Prop 1 will be Luke Mayville, co-founder of Reclaim Idaho, and local proponent Christie Wood.

Speaking opposed to Prop 1 will be state Sen. Scott Herndon and Michael Angiletta, co-founder of Secure Idaho Elections.

Bonner County’s chief election officer, County Clerk Michael Rosedale will also speak about potential impacts to county election administration.

Attend in person at Regeneration Calvary Chapel, 130 McGhee Road, in Kootenai in the office complex where Litehouse and the Community Resource Envision Center is. Or,  tune in via your radio to 88.5 FM or our live stream, right here on KRFY.org.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 2:29:10 — 117.1MB)

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October 4, 2024 by radioactive

Local Decision ’24: November 5 election

KRFY Local Decision 2024 electionKRFY’s Local Decision series of interviews with candidates in contested races in the upcoming November 5 general election are airing each Wednesday on the Morning Show. Recorded podcasts are available here following each show. Click to hear as the candidates contest the issues with one another.

Candidate forum recordings
KRFY, in partnership with Sandpoint Online, Sandpoint Reader, Bonner County Daily Bee, and Selkirk Association of Realtors, hosted two candidate forums for the November 5 general election. Forums were held at Sandpoint High School and broadcast live on 88.5 KRFY; click to hear recordings:

• Wednesday, October 2, 2024: Click to hear recorded broadcast.
• Tuesday, October 15, 2024: Click to hear recorded broadcast.

Candidate interviews
For KRFY’s Local Decision series, Morning Show hosts conduct joint interviews with candidates in contested races for the November 5 general election.

Idaho Senate, District 1
Interview aired September 25, 2024 with candidates, Independent Dan Rose and Republican Jim Woodward.
  • Click to hear recorded podcast.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1 Seat A
Interview aired October 9 with candidates Democrat Karen Mathee and Republican Mark Sauter (incumbent).
  • Click to hear recorded podcast.

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1 Seat B
Interview aired October 2, 2024 with candidates, Democrat Kathryn Larson and Republican Cornel Rasor.
  • Click to hear recorded podcast.

Bonner County Commissioner, District 1
Interview aired October 16, 2024 with candidates Republican Brian Domke and Democrat Steve Johnson.
  • Click to hear recorded podcast.

Bonner County Commissioner, District 3
Interview aired Wednesday, October 23 with candidates Republican Ron Korn and Independent Glenn Lefebvre.
• Click to hear recorded podcast.

Ballot measures
Program aired Wednesday, October 30, with discussions pro and con about ballot measures voters will see on the ballot. Click to hear recordings:
• Idaho Proposition 1, with Jennifer McKnight opposed and Christine Moon in favor.
• Sandpoint 1% Local Option Sales Tax with Mayor Jeremy Grimm
• Ponderay 1% Local Option Sales Tax with Mayor Steve Geiger

Election report and analysis
Airing 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 6, KRFY hosts and local journalists will report on results of the previous night’s election, with analysis of issues that were featured in various races.

For additional information on the November 5 general election go to the Sandpoint Online Election Central, to find details on how and where to vote as well as links to additional information on candidates.

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September 30, 2024 by Susan

This week on 88.5 KRFY

Here is what’s airing this week, OCTOBER 1-4, 2024 on our live current affairs programs. These local shows air at 8 a.m. every Monday-Friday on 88.5 KRFY Community Radio. Tune in on your trusty radio, or stream them right here!

TUESDAY, October 1: Garden Life features an end-of-season recap and review for the Sandpoint Farmer’s Market with Carol Conron, market manager and Kristina Bauer, Vice President of the Market Board of Directors. Did you miss the show? Click to hear recorded podcast, or click on Spotify link below.

WEDNESDAY, October 2: Local Decision 2024 continues with the weekly live discussions with candidates for each local race in the November 5 election. This week’s conversation is with Cornel Rasor and Kathryn Larson, the candidates for Idaho District 1 State Representative, Seat B. Did you miss the show? Click to hear recorded podcast, or click on Spotify link below.

THURSDAY, October 3: Guests from the East Bonner County Library join us to talk about this month’s Natural Connections program and other upcoming Library special events. Click to hear recorded podcast, or click on Spotify link below.

Also don’t miss on FRIDAY, October 4, on KRFY:

North Idaho News of the Week airs every Friday with program hosts and journalists from the Sandpoint Reader and Daily Bee dissecting local headlines in a 30-minute review of the biggest local news of the week. Tune in Fridays at 8 a.m. to 88.5 FM… or stream it live, right here on KRFY.org. Did you miss the live show? Click to hear the most recent on Spotify.

Hear recent recorded shows on Spotify:

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September 20, 2024 by radioactive

Hear the October candidate forums

On October 2, the Bonner County Daily Bee, with support from KRFY and the Selkirk Association of Realtors, is hosting a Forum for all candidates for office in contested races in Legislative District 1 and Bonner County.

There will be a second forum on October 15, conducted by KRFY Community Radio, collaborating with the Sandpoint Reader and Sandpoint Online.

We broadcast the forums live at 88.5 FM, as well as stream them here. Both Forums begin at 5:30 PM.

Listen to the recording of the October 2, 2024 Forum here.

Learn more to be an informed voter.
As part of our ongoing Local Decision 2024 series, KRFY is conducting individual interviews with all candidates in contested city and school district races. Tune in each Wednesday morning or find the recordings here.

Podcast: Download (Duration: 1:17:55 — 48.3MB)

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May 12, 2024 by Jack

May 21 Primary Election coverage

KRFY Local Decision 2024 electionKRFY’s Local Decision series of interviews with candidates in contested races in the upcoming May 21 primary have aired weekly on the Morning Show. The recorded podcasts are available here. Click to hear from the candidates in their own words.

Candidate forum recordings
KRFY, in partnership with Sandpoint Online, Sandpoint Reader, Bonner County Daily Bee, and Selkirk Association of Realtors, hosted two candidate forums for the May 21 primary election. Forums were held at Sandpoint High School and broadcast live on 88.5 KRFY; if you missed the live broadcast, click to hear the recording of each forum:

• April 29, 2024: Bonner County races
• April 30, 2024: Idaho Legislature races

Candidate interviews
For KRFY’s Local Decision series, our Morning Show hosts conducted individual interviews with all candidates in contested races for the May 21 primary.

Idaho Senate, District 1
Interviews aired May 13
Republican

• Scott Herndon
• Jim Woodward

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1 Seat A
Interviews aired May 15
Republican
• Spencer Hutchings
• Jane Sauter
• Mark Sauter

Idaho House of Representatives, District 1 Seat B
Interviews aired April 3 and April 17
Democrat

• Kathryn Larson
• Bob Vickaryous
Republican
• Chuck Lowman
• Cornel Rasor

Bonner County Commissioner, District 3
Interviews aired April 24
Republican

• Dimitry Borosov
• Ron Korn
• Luke Omodt (incumbent)

Bonner County Commissioner, District 3
Interviews aired May 1, 2024
Republican
• Brian Domke
• Brian Riley

Bonner County Sheriff
Interviews aired May 8, 2024
Republican
• Steven Bradshaw
• Daryl Wheeler (incumbent)

For additional information on the May 21 primary go to the Sandpoint Online Election Central, to find details on how and where to vote as well as links to additional information on candidates.

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Want to see and hear other Morning Show recordings? Listen to recordings in our archive all the way back to January 2014, on the KRFY podcast page»

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Legislative town hall Sandpoint Idaho

Sen. Jim Woodward and Rep. Mark Sauter are holding a town hall "Fireplace Forum" to tell about the recently concluded 2025 Idaho legislative session. It's 6-8 p.m. at Sandpoint Community Hall, on Sat, May 3. Join them in person, or listen live on 88.5 KRFY, also streaming right here on KRFY.org.

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