CoastAlaska facts for kids
CoastAlaska is a special group that helps seven public radio stations in Southeast Alaska. Think of it like a support team for these radio stations! It's a nonprofit organization, which means it doesn't aim to make money. Instead, its main goal is to help these stations work better and save money.
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What is CoastAlaska?
CoastAlaska is a management service organization. This means it helps manage important tasks for the radio stations. These tasks include things like handling money (accounting) and making sure people get paid (payroll). It also helps with technology and keeping radio transmitters working.
Why Was CoastAlaska Created?
In the 1990s, public radio stations faced a challenge. The money they received from the government was becoming less. To keep their stations running, the radio stations in Southeast Alaska decided to work together. They realized that by teaming up, they could save a lot of money.
How CoastAlaska Helps Radio Stations
One big way CoastAlaska helps is by sharing costs. Instead of each station hiring its own engineer to fix equipment, CoastAlaska helps them share engineers. This saves money for everyone. They also share news stories. This means that news teams across Southeast Alaska can work together and share important local news with more listeners.
Who Are the Member Stations?
CoastAlaska supports seven public radio stations. These stations are:
- KRBD in Ketchikan
- KSTK in Wrangell
- KTOO, KXLL, and KRNN in Juneau
- KFSK in Petersburg
- KCAW in Sitka
A Neighboring Station
While many stations in Southeast Alaska are part of CoastAlaska, one station is not. This is KHNS. It serves listeners in Haines, Skagway, and Klukwan. Even though it's not a member, it's still an important public radio station in the region.
