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KPLU

System/Policy

KNKX finds blessings, burdens in taking reins as independent station

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | June 2, 2017

After clearing a fundraising hurdle to buy its license, the Washington station found its work was just beginning.

KPLU

KPLU chooses new call letters

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | August 12, 2016

KNKX “stands for ‘Connects,’” according to the station.

System/Policy

How did KPLU save itself? “You ask for help”

By Adam Ragusea, Host and Producer, "The Pub" | August 2, 2016

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

By Adam Ragusea, Host and Producer, "The Pub" | July 28, 2016

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

By Adam Ragusea, Host and Producer, "The Pub" | July 22, 2016

Other stations can learn from KPLU’s shockingly successful bid for independence.

System/Policy

KPLU crowdsources search for new call letters

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | July 20, 2016

But Public McRadioface isn’t in the cards.

System/Policy

Community group reaches deal on KPLU independence

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | July 1, 2016

The group raised another $1 million after reaching its initial goal in May.

System/Policy

KPLU clears $7 million hurdle to independence

By Tyler Falk, Assistant Editor | May 26, 2016

The campaign received donations from over 17,000 contributors.

Quick Takes

Emails give peek into behind-the-scenes discussions of KPLU sale

By Mike Janssen, Digital Editor | May 16, 2016

The Seattle Times shared details of how university and station officials sought to manage public reaction.