January The Health Journal, a weekly call-in health series, begins and is hosted by Doug Nadvornick. February “African American Music Tree II” series runs…

JanuaryKPBX celebrates its 15th anniversary! FebruaryRadio series goes inside the Gingrich revolution: 13 week series.Announcer profile on Lakshmi Singh…

January“Wade in the Water: African American Sacred Traditions” series with NPR & The SmithsonianMarch “Cures & Costs: Healthcare Reform in America” public…

February Recordings & Videos Sale at REI.Feb 26 - Bombing of World Trade Center (North Tower) kills six.Feb 28 - Waco Siege begins, ends 51 days later…

FebruaryIowa Writers Workshop: Saturdays at 3. MarchThe River City Chili Cook-off featuring: live blues, chili tasting, commemorative T’s, prizes…

January First mention of Recordings and Video Sale – “The KPBX Record, Tape and CD Sale” at REI who hosted the event. February The R&V sale included over…

JanuaryCar Talk begins on KPBX in January.February South Africa legalizes ANC, frees Nelson Mandela after 27 years in prison.MayMarian McPartland comes to…

JanuaryIn 1989, Spokane’s Fox Theatre becomes a discount movie house. FabruaryFeb 14 - Iran offers reward for London writer Rushdie's death who lived to…

FebruaryFeb 5 - U.S. indicts Panamanian Military Leader Noriega on drug charges. MayMay 15 - Soviets begin to withdraw troops from Afghanistan. May 27 -…

January KPBX celebrates 7 years.MarchMar 4 – President Reagan accepts full responsibility for the Iran-Contra Affair in a nationally televised address.Mar…