Author: Tyler Falk
HR chief Marjorie Powell leaves NPR
COO Loren Mayor has hired a consultant to run the department as she rethinks its leadership structure.KNKX wins lawsuit against former owner over bequests
The station and Pacific Lutheran University disagreed over who should receive the funds.Mariam Stepanian, Valley Public Radio GM, dies at 64
Stepanian was an “unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled successes.”Pacifica agrees to loan for paying Empire State debt
The loan was financed by a group of KPFK supporters.Radio artist Joe Frank dies at 79
Frank produced more than 200 programs for NPR and KCRW.Pacifica seeks loan to avoid bankruptcy
The network is also continuing to explore the possibility of raising funds through a frequency swap.‘Science Friday’ partners with WNYC on distribution
As part of the agreement, WNYC will also handle sponsorship for "Science Friday."StoryCorps to close San Francisco booth
The oral-history nonprofit has been unable to replace funding for the booth that ended in 2016.Eastern N.C. radio network shuffles news, classical programming
The North Carolina station hopes the change will help it determine the strength of each of its services.GPB host Celeste Headlee steps down
Headlee plans to focus on her work as an author and public speaker.NPR preps for midterms with additions to politics team
Asma Khalid returns to NPR after a year covering technology for WBUR.POV documentary examines militarization of policing
Filmmakers found that local police departments are deploying military equipment in raids for nonviolent, low-level drug offenses.Citing allegations, WBUR and licensee put Tom Ashbrook on leave
WBUR and licensee Boston University have hired an outside organization to investigate.After funding cuts, WVPB plans to close TV studio
The West Virginia network estimates it will save $100,000 annually with the shutdown.WNYC places two hosts on leave for allegations of inappropriate conduct
The station is investigating claims against hosts Leonard Lopate and Jonathan Schwartz.
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