KNKX wins lawsuit against former owner over bequests
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The station and Pacific Lutheran University disagreed over who should receive the funds.
System/Policy
KNKX finds blessings, burdens in taking reins as independent station
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After clearing a fundraising hurdle to buy its license, the Washington station found its work was just beginning.
System/Policy
How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”
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The station’s head of content shares lessons from its successful $7 million drive for survival.
System/Policy
KUOW’s GM discusses the ‘jaw-dropping’ offer to purchase KPLU
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Caryn Mathes says her hands were tied as the station faced criticism from the community.
"The Pub" Podcast
‘The Pub’ #71: Lessons from KUOW’s abortive purchase of KPLU
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Other stations can learn from KPLU’s shockingly successful bid for independence.
System/Policy
KPLU crowdsources search for new call letters
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But Public McRadioface isn’t in the cards.
System/Policy
Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence
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The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.
System/Policy
KPLU clears $7 million hurdle to independence
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The campaign received donations from over 17,000 contributors.
Quick Takes
Emails give peek into behind-the-scenes discussions of KPLU sale
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The Seattle Times shared details of how university and station officials sought to manage public reaction.
Stations
Email shows KUOW saw ‘no sound business vision’ for Jazz24
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KUOW was considering the fate of Jazz24 even before its purchase of KPLU was announced.
Programs/Content
Future of KPLU’s popular jazz stream hinges on fundraising campaign
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The stream would continue for 90 days if acquired by KUOW, but plans are unclear beyond that date.
System/Policy
Community group cites value of reduced staff costs in bid for KPLU
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The proposal would lower the amount Friends of 88.5 FM needs to raise by June 30.
Quick Takes
KUOW plans new jazz service in advance of possible KPLU purchase
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KUOW will unveil a preview of Planet Jazz next week.
System/Policy
As KPLU seeks survival, KUOW makes plans for acquisition
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KUOW shared intentions for KPLU if the Tacoma station can’t raise $7 million in six months.
System/Policy
KPLU launches $7 million campaign to survive as independent station
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The station has only six months to raise the funds.
KPLU
Universities agree to consider community bid for KPLU’s license
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The sale of KPLU in Tacoma, Washington has a new wrinkle as the buyer and seller have agreed to let a community group try and raise enough money to buy the station and make it a community licensee.
Quick Takes
Students, supporters protest KPLU sale
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A Friends of KPLU group has also formed with ambitions of purchasing the station.
Stations
KPLU advisory board asks licensee to reconsider sale
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The board hopes the university will consider other options, including community ownership.
Stations
KPLU advisory board votes against sale
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The board meeting gave staffers and community members a chance to voice their unhappiness about the sale.