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News and updates from Spokane Public Radio

In Memory of Richi Caldwell

By Leona Vander Molen • Jun 21, 2021

Richi Caldwell, teacher and advisor to many INW broadcasters, passed away after a short and sudden struggle with cancer, on June 3rd, 2021, at the age of 80.  Richi also was the director of a low-watt FM educational station at SFCC from 1968 to 1995. In 1996 KSFC became the second station of Spokane Public Radio, increased its wattage, and serves the region as a source of news from here and around the world. 

Remembering Michael Patoray

By • Nov 6, 2019
Spokane Public Radio

We've just been identified by the voice, and words, of Michael Patoray. It is a sound we will have to remember and treasure.  Michael died early Monday morning from a fast moving and extremely aggressive form of liver cancer, after a stay of about a week in the hospital.

Inland Folk Will Be Replaced Beginning September 15

Beginning September 15, Spokane Public Radio will no longer broadcast Inland Folk, Dan Maher’s long-running music program. We are sorry to inform listeners of this change on such short notice. We were surprised when Northwest Public Broadcasting ceased production and distribution of the show.

Sad News from the Spokane Public Radio Family

January 15, 2019

Dear Listeners and Donors,

 I have the very sad responsibility to inform you that Spokane Public Radio Chief Financial Officer Linda Stowe has passed away at age 62. She had late-stage lung cancer.