System/Policy
Public broadcasters in Alaska face a convergence of crises
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Alaska’s public broadcasters were facing financial challenges long before the pandemic hit.
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Alaska’s public broadcasters were facing financial challenges long before the pandemic hit.
Stations will lose their entire appropriation, which was $2.7 million in fiscal year 2019.
Koahnic’s KNBA may not be able to return to its studios and offices for months.
Alaska Public Broadcasting Inc. and CoastAlaska will work together as state funding declines.