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40th anniversary

  • 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…