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January 14, 2016 by radioactive

Morning Show to discuss refugees with mayor, commissioner

Shelby Rognstad and Glen Bailey (from left).

Coming Tuesday, January 19: The KRFY Morning Show delves into one of the most contentious of current local issues, with Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad and Bonner County Commissioner Glen Bailey in the studio for a discussion of the city and county resolutions on refugee resettlement. Airtime is at 8 a.m., at 88.5 FM.

GOT A QUESTION? If you have a question for any of our Morning Show guests, email us at [email protected] at least the day prior to the show; when possible we will ask your questions ON AIR during the interviews.

If you can’t tune in to 88.5 FM by radio, you can hear the live stream here on our website via the button at right; or visit that afternoon to hear the recorded show on our Podcast page.

The talk Tuesday with Rognstad and Bailey will cover the differing city and county resolutions. Read More »

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January 12, 2016 by Susan

Environment, Refugees Top Upcoming Morning Show Interviews

On the Tuesday, January 12, edition of the Morning Show, Sandpoint’s Gary Payton provided a recap of his participation at the U.N. Climate Convention in Paris; and Susan Drumheller from the Idaho Conservation League talked about how to act locally on this global issue.
Did you miss the show? Go hear our recorded podcast »

Thursday, January 14th: Tune into 88.5 KRFY for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show with host Jack Peterson. His guest will be Sandy Compton from the Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness organization. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 FM, KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

Coming Tuesday, January 19: The KRFY Morning Show delves into the most contentious of current local issues, with Sandpoint Mayor Shelby Rognstad and Bonner County Commissioner Glen Bailey in the studio for a discussion of the city and county resolutions on refugee resettlement. Airtime is at 8 a.m., at 88.5 FM. If you can’t tune into the airwaves, hear the live stream here on our website via the button at right; or come back that afternoon to hear the recording on our Podcast page.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. When possible, we will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

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January 5, 2016 by radioactive

Morning Show launches into the new year

It’s 2016, and the KRFY Morning Show leads off the new year with informative and inspiring topics for our local listeners.

On Tuesday, January 5, join Suzy Prez and guest co-host Julie Kallemeyn talk with Nicole Black and Nicole Hutto, who will share information about an upcoming workshop to benefit Angels Over Sandpoint. Tune in to hear them on the KRFY Morning Show at 8:00 a.m at 88.5 – listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

Next, on Thursday, January 7 dial up 88.5 KRFY for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show with host Jack Peterson. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during our Morning Show interviews!

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December 28, 2015 by Susan

Can You Believe It?! Last Week of Interviews on KRFY Morning Show

On Tuesday, December 29, guest analysts and prognosticators Ben Olson and Cameron Rasmussen from the Sandpoint Reader provided arecap of the biggest local stories and issues of 2015 and took a look ahead with predictions about the big stories to come in 2016.
Did you miss the show? Go hear the recorded podcast»

Thursday, December 31 – Please tune into 88.5 KRFY for the Thursday edition of the Morning Show with host jack Peterson. His guests this week will be Patricia Walker-White, executive director of the Panida Theater, along with a representative from the Panida Board of Directors. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

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December 14, 2015 by Susan

This week on the KRFY Morning Show

On Tuesday, December 22, the KRFY Morning Show dove into a timely topic: What is the true meaning of Christmas? Speakers from four churches related what their faith tells them about the “reason for the season,” with Pastor Bob Evans of the Emerge-n-See Church; Pastor Colin Moody of Cedar Hills Church; Father Dennis Day of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; and Valerie Milliron of the Sandpoint Quakers.
What? You missed the show? Then go hear the recorded podcast»

Coming on Thursday, December 24, it’s a special Christmas Eve Morning Show that’s just like those gifts under the tree: You’ll need to tune in to unwrap the surprise! That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, or click the “live stream” button at right to listen online.

And next Tuesday, December 29, the KRFY Morning Show will wrap up good ol’ 2015 with journalists from the Sandpoint Reader and Bonner County Daily Bee providing a recap of the biggest local stories and issues of the year plus a look ahead for their predictions about what will be the big stories in 2016. Airtime is 8 a.m., at 88.5 FM.

And, if you didn’t catch them: We had some notable Morning Show broadcasts in the past week. Check these, and click to our Podcasts page to hear the recordings:

Tuesday, December 15, hosts Chris Bessler and Suzy Prez helped in a mayoral passing of the torch with guests outgoing Sandpoint Mayor Carrie Logan and mayor-elect Shelby Rognstad discussing city projects and initiatives that will be transitioning from old mayor to new.
Did you miss the show? Click now to go hear the recorded podcast»

Thursday, December 17, tune in at 8 a.m. to the 88.5 KRFY Morning Show when Jack hosts Mamdouh El-Aarag, a representative of the Spokane Islamic Center to discuss the origins and true culture of Islam, and life as a Muslim in the Inland Northwest.
Did you miss the show? Click now to go hear the recorded podcast»

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, please drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the Morning Show interviews.

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December 7, 2015 by Susan

Into the Second Week of December with KRFY’s Morning Show

Tuesday, December 8, please join Chris and Suzy for the Tuesday edition of the KRFY Morning Show. Their guests will be Nancy Dooley and Susan Drumheller from the Idaho Conservation League who will talk about the upcoming Idaho to Paris event along with an update on the United Nations Climate Summit. Be informed and inspired with local news and information. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

Thursday, December 3, please join Jack and Diane for the Thursday edition of the KRFY Morning Show. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the interview.

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November 30, 2015 by Susan

Last Month of 2015 Begins with Latest Community Information for You

Tuesday, December 1, you are invited to tune into the Tuesday edition of the KRFY Morning Show with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. Their guests will be Alice Wallace and Debbie Love from the Bonner Community Food Bank along with Judy Dabrowski from Toys for Tots. These guests will be sharing the list of needs of these two service organization wish to fulfill in order to serve the needs of our community during the holiday season. Be informed and inspired with local news and information. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

Thursday, December 3, please join Jack and Diane and their guest, Cameron Murray, from the Bonner Country Historic Society, who will share Jewish holiday traditions. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, please drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the interview.

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November 23, 2015 by Susan

KRFY Annual Membership Meeting Next Monday

Plan on attending our yearly membership get together, open to the public and with refreshments provided, to hear your thoughts and concerns on how to make KRFY community radio best serve the Panhandle listeners. Please set aside the early evening of Monday, November 30th, at 5:15 pm at the East Bonner County Library meeting room. Call the station at 208 265 2992 for more info about our annual meeting.

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November 20, 2015 by Susan

At KRFY, We are Thankful for Our Listeners & Supporters

ThanksgivingGraphic450pxls On Tuesday, November 24, the KRFY Morning Show talk turned to community development and what goes into the successful community groups and projects in our town. Joining host Chris Bessler, guests Clif Warren, former regional mobility manager and a prime mover for the SPOT bus; and Stephen Drinkard, grant writer and project manager for the Sandpoint Senior Center‘s new parking lot project discussed what makes some community projects flourish and others to stall.
Did you miss the show? You can hear the recorded podcast on our podcast page»

Thursday, November 26: Happy Thanksgiving! Our usual Morning Show hosts will have the day off, but please enjoy a special KRFY holiday show, My Life As A Turkey. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU – 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS. If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the interview.

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November 16, 2015 by radioactive

Mid-November a cornucopia of news, views and happenings

November brings a veritable cornucopia of local events, news and interviews for KRFY listeners.

On Monday, November 16, KRFY broadcaster Suzy Prez hosted a special interview with Sandpoint activists Gary Payton and Jean Gerth for a talk about climate change and environment. Payton is attending the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris at the end of the month, joining an expected 50,000 others from around the globe.
Did you miss the show? Go hear the podcast, in the right column under Other Interviews»

On Tuesday, November 17, you are invited to tune in for the KRFY Morning Show with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. Their guest will be Sandy Compton, program director of Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness. Be informed and inspired with local news and information. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

On Thursday, November 19, join host Jack Peterson for the Thursday edition of the KRFY Morning Show. That’s at 8:00 a.m. on 88.5 KRFY, listener supported community radio for north Idaho.

On Friday, November 20, tune in at 8 p.m for the Local Show, featuring a musical interview with local musicians from Harold’s IGA, Mama Doll, and others who will be performing at the upcoming Sandpoint Reader fundraiser show Saturday, November 21, at the Panida Theater.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, 88.5 KRFY LISTENERS! If you have a question for any of our morning interview guests, drop us an email at [email protected] or call and leave a phone message at 265-2992. We will ask your questions ON AIR during the interview.