Author: Tyler Falk
KPLU clears $7 million hurdle to independence
The campaign received donations from over 17,000 contributors.NPR Music partners with pubmedia platform for daily videos
NPR has added the VuHaus Song of the Day to its website.Maine classical service adds Portland station
Maine Public Broadcasting Network's newest radio station reaches about 150,000 potential listeners.WBAA reverses decision to cancel ‘This American Life’
“Considerable listener feedback” caused station leaders to keep the show on its air.‘Invisibilia’ season two releases June 17
Stations will participate in a pre-launch listening party.Indiana station to cut ‘This American Life’ in response to Pandora deal
Host Ira Glass replied to a LinkedIn post about the decision.MPR newsroom plans union vote
SAG-AFTRA would represent the employees.Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.‘Radio Reader’ host Dick Estell dies at 90
“Dick brought the written word to life using nothing but inflection and the cadence of his voice.”Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.Nicki Shearer, longtime pubTV fundraiser, dies at 89
Shearer helped bring Leo Buscaglia to public television.Foundation members approve sale of KUSP
Station staff will be laid off Friday.KUSP-FM board recommends sale as station cuts entire staff
Members of the station's foundation will vote on the sale Wednesday.Stacey Tomczyk, WTVP program director, dies at 45
“Stacey’s love of public broadcasting, her creativity, her kindness and her sense of humor made her a joy to work with.”California’s KCLU receives $1 million donation
The money will help hire staffers and improve equipment.
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