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- EIN 20-5354265
- (509) 747-3012
- 35 W. Main Avenue Ste. 340 Spokane WA 99201 USA
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, Radio
Mission: Kyrs-thin air community radio (kyrs) is a volunteer-powered, non-commercial, listener-supported, community radio station in spokane, washington. It provides the region with unique programming for un-served and underserved populations. Heard on 92. 3 & 88. 1 fm and streaming 24/7 at www. Kyrs. Org, kyrs provides a mix of news, views, culture and music often overlooked by other media. Thin air radio's goal is to build a strong, listener-supported community radio station that empowers people, especially ethnic minorities, low-income, and other marginalized groups, to strive for a more just and sustainable world.
Programs: Kyrs achieved its own 501(c) 3 status in 2007 and is governed by a board of directors. On november 5th, 2011, thin air radio became a full power ,non-commercial station, broadcasting with 6,800 watts and reaching as far north as kettle falls, wa. Awards 2012, 2013 & 2014 #2 best radio station by readers of the inlander 2014 best non-profit, stcu's who do you love contest 2012 epa clean air excellence award for innertribal beat 2010 spirit of jim chase group award for "dragonflies on thin air" 2010 champion of youth award from chase youth commission 2009 spokane arts commission bold strokes award 2008 & 2009 ranked in the top three radio stations in the inlander reader's poll 2009 nw alliance for responsible media award for contributing to excellence in media literacy 2009 summer youth employment program certificate of appreciation 2009 rainbow awards: bob & irey of "queer sounds" 2008 rainbow awards: ally award 2007 nw alliance for responsible media nomination for outstanding contributions to media literacy 2005 spokane local hero award by state sen. Lisa brown for outstanding activism & advocacy in the field of community radio