A statement from KTOO President and General Manager, Justin Shoman

Juneau, AK – September 18th: Two months ago today, at the President’s behest, Congress voted to rescind federal funding for public media.

Journalism in America is under threat. Paywalls are rising and local newsrooms are shuttering. All too often, misinformation is filling the void. With federal funding for public media eliminated, this threat has tipped into a crisis, especially in Alaska. And this is not just an assault on the free-press, it’s an assault on public safety especially in rural areas of Alaska.

Amidst the uncertainty, there has been something gratifying: hearing from the community and donors who continue to share how much they value KTOO’s service.

The Financial Picture

The funding that the Trump adminis

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