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May 12, 2022 by radioactive

Candidate interviews for contested races

As part of our Local Decision 2022 series from April 7-May 12 on the KRFY Morning Show, host Chris Bessler interviewed candidates in the May 17 primary for contested local races for Bonner County offices and District 1 Legislature. All candidates are on the Republican party ballot, as there are no contested races on the Democratic ballot. Interviews ran around 15 minutes each. Click below to listen to individual interviews.

  • Idaho District 1 State Representative, Seat B. Aired May 5.
    – Sage Dixon (incumbent). Click to listen.
    Candidate Todd Engel declined the invitation to interview.

Additionally, 88.5 KRFY co-sponsored with SandpointOnline.com and the Sandpoint Reader two candidate forums. On May 2, candidates for Bonner County assessor and both commissioner seats fielded questions from the audience; on May 3, candidates for Idaho Legislature in Senate and both House seats answered questions. Each forum ran about 2 hours in length. Click to listen the forum recordings:

The Idaho primary election is May 17, 2022. For more information on the candidates plus details on registering to vote, party affiliation and how and were to vote, a comprehensive online voter’s guide is at the Sandpoint Online Election Central.

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May 12, 2022 by Susan

Coming up on the KRFY Morning Show

Here’s what’s coming on the  MORNING SHOW, airing at 8 a.m. each Tuesday and Thursday on 88.5 KRFY Community Radio – and this week, a bonus Wednesday.

INFORMATIVE – INSPIRING – ENTERTAINING

>> Tuesday, May 17: Hosts Phil and Julie interview Kari Lee, a local woman who competed on the Alone survival show that starts airing May 26 on the History channel. The reality show puts its participants through a rigorous, often will-breaking test of survival in the northern wilderness. Airtime is 8 a.m. If you miss the show, hear the recorded show after airtime on our Podcasts page»

>> Wednesday, May 18: Jack Peterson and Chris Bessler host a bonus edition of the Morning Show, with a report on the previous night’s results in the May 17 primary election, plus analysis of the election, issues and the winners and losers by Sandpoint Reader journalists, Zach Hagadone and Lyndsie Kiebert. Airtime is 8 a.m. Did you miss the show? If you miss the show, hear the recording after airtime on our Podcasts page»

>> Thursday, May 19: With Lost in the 50s kicking off on May 20 – after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus – a timely interview with organizer and founder Carolyn Gleason. Plus a second interview TBA. Suzy Prez hosts. Airtime is 8 a.m., or check the recording later on our Podcasts page»

Did you miss a live show?  Hear recorded interviews, which are posted a few hours after air time, on our Podcasts page»

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May 2, 2022 by radioactive

Hear the recordings from our forums

KRFY Community Radio, collaborating with the Sandpoint Reader and Sandpoint Online, conducted two candidate forums May 2-3, covering all the contested races for voters in the May 17 primary election.

We broadcast the forums each night live at 88.5 FM, as well as streamed them here. Did you miss a forum? The complete audio recording of each forum is available below to stream now or download!

County races forum May 2: Candidates in the two contested commissioner races and the contested county assessor race.

CLICK HERE for the County races forum audio»

Legislative District 1 forum May 3: Candidates for Idaho state Senate and state Representative, Seats A and B.

CLICK HERE for the Legislative races forum audio»

Learn more to be an informed voter. As part of our ongoing Local Decision 2022 series, KRFY is conducting individual interviews with all candidates in the May 17 primary in contested county and legislative races. Hear those interviews on our Podcasts page»

 

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December 2, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: Sheriff Daryl Wheeler, Christmas Bird Count, Senator Shawn Keough, Human Rights Day

Here’s what’s coming up the week of December 3 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page on this website.

Tuesday, December 4: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will sit down with Bonner County Sheriff, Daryl Wheeler to talk about sheriff department news, community emergency response team, and neighborhood watch.  A second interview will cover the upcoming Christmas Bird Count. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, December 5: Tune in as Morning Show hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler visit with Idaho State Senator, Shawn Keough.  Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, December 6: Hosts Jim Healey and Jack Peterson will visit with Brenda Hammond from the Bonner County Human Rights Task Force about Human Rights Day.  Airtime 8 a.m.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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November 26, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: End of the Year Giving, Giving Tuesday and Festival at Sandpoint

Here’s what’s coming up the week of November 26 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page on this website.

Tuesday, November 27: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will sit down with local non-profit Underwriters who support KRFY – Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness, Lake Pend Oreille Waterkeeper, Panida Theater, Kaniksu Land Trust, Festival at Sandpoint, and Trout Unlimited. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, November 28: Tune in as Morning Show host Suzy Prez visits with KRFY volunteers, board members, and broadcasters – to celebrate community radio at 88.5 KRFY and talk about  End Of The Year Giving.  Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, November 29: Hosts Jim and Jack will visit with Festival at Sandpoint executive director, Dyno Wahl.  Airtime 8 a.m.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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November 18, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule – Week of November 19: Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Education and Redhead Express Band

Here’s what’s coming up the week of November 19 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page on this website.

Tuesday, November 20: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will sit down with Dennison Webb, director of Selkirk Outdoor Leadership and Training for an update on this community organization. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, November 21: Tune in as Morning Show host Suzy Prez welcomes local musicians from Redhead Express.  The band members will have their instruments in hand for a live in-studio performance along with stories about their musical journey. Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, November 22:  HAPPY THANKSGIVING – No Morning Show Today.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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November 12, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: Schweitzer Ski Season, Sandpoint City Projects, High School Girls Basketball, Unknown Locals

Here’s what’s coming up the week of November 12 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page.

Tuesday, November 13: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will sit down with Dig Chrismer from Schweitzer Mountain and the Avalanche Center.  Ski season is right around the corner. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, November 14: Tune in as Morning Show hosts, Chris and Suzy welcome Sandpoint city officials who will give an update on roads, sewers and other city projects.  Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, November 15: Join hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show.  Their guest will be Will Love, high school girls basketball coach.  Also included in the Morning Show, a second interview with Unknown Locals about upcoming productions. Tune in  at 8 a.m.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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November 5, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: Wild Night For Wilderness, Local Decision 2018 Wrap-up, Farmers’ Market Holiday Market

Here’s what’s coming up the week of November 5 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page.

Tuesday, November 6: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough take a look at the upcoming Wild Night For Wilderness event with guests from Idaho Conservation League and Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, November 7: Tune in to hear LOCAL DECISION 2018 – GENERAL ELECTION with host Chris Bessler and print journalists from the Bee and Reader reviewing the election results and wrap-up.  Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, November 8: Join hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show.  Their guest will be local farmer Emily Levine who will give an overview of the upcoming Farmers’ Market Holiday Market.  Tune in  at 8 a.m.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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October 28, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Guest Schedule: Paranormal Dave’s and Local Decision 2018 – General Election.

Here’s what’s coming up the week of October 29 – on the Morning Show on 88.5 KRFY. Airtime is 8 a.m. … but if you miss a show, you can hear a recorded podcast of it later in the day, on our Podcasts page.

Tuesday, October 30: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough have invited the Paranormal Dave’s in for ghost stories and music along with few surprised guest to celebrate Halloween. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, October 31: Tune in to hear LOCAL DECISION 2018 – GENERAL ELECTION with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler.  Candidates for Bonner County Commissioner – District 1, have been invited in to talk about the issues facing the county.                                          Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, October 25: Join host Jack Peterson for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show.  Guests to be announced.  Tune in  at 8 a.m.

Got a question for any of our Morning Show guests? We like to ask questions from listeners, but you need to get it to us in advance of the show! Just drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 208-265-2992.

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