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August 1, 2022 by Jack

Yep, KRFY is ON AIR AT 88.5 FM

After a few days in which our radio signal was down, KRFY Community Radio is back on the air waves at 88.5 FM on your radio dial.

Our broadcasting did continue via our live stream here on our website, but the tower where we leased space for our antenna was being removed, and it necessitated a move of our antenna to a temporary location on the downtown building that houses our studio. We’re now broadcasting at lower power; it is producing a good signal in Sandpoint and nearby environs, but may be impacting reception for our listeners farther out in the county.

To get back up to full power, we’ll have another move coming sometime in the upcoming month, after the FCC approves a move of our antenna to a new permanent location on a tower space we’re leasing from the Lake Pend Oreille School District (big THANKS to LPSOD). We’ll be able to manage that move with much less downtime of the radio signal.

Thanks to our associate station manager, Jack Peterson, for his tenacious hard work facilitating a quick “fix” to get our broadcast signal back on the air. Here’s a picture of the crew retrieving our antenna from the tower before its removal.

And remember listeners: Anytime the broadcast signal is interrupted, check our online stream; see the link on this page, or tell your digital assistant “play KRFY.”

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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.

Bonner County Assessor. Aired April 7.
– Grant Dorman. Click to listen.
– Donna Gow (incumbent). Click to listen.
– Jessi Webster. Click to listen.

Bonner County Commissioner in District 2. Aired April 14.
– Jeff Connolly (incumbent). Click to listen.
– Randi Flaherty. Click to listen.
– Asia Williams. Click to listen.

Bonner County Commissioner in District 3. Aired April 28.
– Dave Bowman. Click to listen.
– Richard Harter. Click to listen.
– Ron Korn. Click to listen.
– Luke Omodt. Click to listen.
– Brian Riley. Click to listen.

Idaho District 1 State Senate. Aired April 21.
– Scott Herndon. Click to listen.
– Jim Woodward (incumbent) Click to listen.

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

Idaho District 1 State Representative, Seat A. Aired May 12.
– Adam Rorick. Click to listen.
– Mark Sauter. Click to listen.
– Travis Thompson. Click to listen.
– Cynthia Weiss. Click to listen.
Candidate Spencer Hutchings did not respond to invitations 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:

May 2: Candidate forum for Bonner County offices
May 3: Candidate forum for Idaho Legislature offices

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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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October 21, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: Featuring Wilderness Author, Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, Local Decision 2018, Food Bank

Here’s what’s coming up the week of October 22 – 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 23: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will visit with author Jack Nisbet, along with Ken Thacker, from the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, October 24: Tune in to hear LOCAL DECISION 2018 – GENERAL ELECTION with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. This week they will interview candidates for Bonner County Commissioner – District 3: Steve Lockwood and Dan McDonald. Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, October 25: Join hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey. Their guests will be Debbie Love and Seth McCutchen from the Bonner Community Food Bank. Tune in at 8 a.m.

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October 15, 2018 by Susan

Morning Show Schedule: Fish and Game, Local Decision 2018 – Assessor, Festival at Sandpoint

Here’s what’s coming up the week of October 15 – 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 16: Hosts Julie Kallemeyn and Phil Hough will visit with Andy Dux and Tom Whelan from the Fish and Game Department. Tune in at 8 a.m.

Wednesday, October 17: Tune in to hear LOCAL DECISION 2018 – GENERAL ELECTION with hosts Suzy Prez and Chris Bessler. This week they will interview candidates for Bonner County Assessor: Donna Gow (Republican) and Wendel Bergman (Independent). Airtime is 8 a.m.

Thursday, October 18: Join hosts Jack Peterson and Jim Healey. Their guest will be Dyno Wahl, director of the Festival at Sandpoint. Tune in at 8 a.m.