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 devoted to Black History Month.
Beginning of Piano Fund campaign to buy the grand piano.
Widespread flooding in Washington, Oregon and Idaho; causes 3 deaths and an estimate $800 million in damage.
March
Radio Dramas presented by Spokane Civic Theatre: “The Last Touchy Feely Drama on the American Stage” by Greg Gamble and Lee Howard; “Atlantic Crossing” by Jeffey Embler.
April
Classic radio plays presented in “13 by Corwin” featuring famous voices.
May
Documentaries from NPR/National Geographic on nature conservation.
June
June 4 - Guitar Summit featuring Leon Atkinson.
July
July 3 - Yeltsin wins Russian presidential election.
July 5 - Dolly, the first cloned sheep is born.
Classic Folk Series: The Midnight Special from WFMT promising diverse/eclectic variety.
Music for Dancing and such by Pamela McGuire at An Evening Under the Stars.
August
A new piano is purchased for the studio! Facts about the piano by A. Yamaha: “My parents were both pianos, and I pretty much knew that was what I wanted to do from the time they installed my black keys.” Debuted on the 19th, starting the Piano Bench on Tuesday mornings.
September
Ann Torigoe-Hawkins joins the staff.
Concert of the Week begins.
October
Janean Jorgenson became the Community Relations director.
November
Holiday Auction at Silver Car Auctions
Nov 19 - The Ice Storm of ’96 hits causing 4 fatalities and damages estimated at over 22 million dollars. Many were without power for weeks. SPR is knocked off the air for one day.
The first Fall Folk Festival: only 350 people came, due to the Ice Storm.
Clinton Reelected U.S. President.
December
Classical music with Verne featured Dr. Hans Moldenhauer.
