Podcasts – KRFY Radio

Discussing ferries and steamboats on Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Orielle River, from the 1860s until 1957. The post Community Character Hour: Steamboats and Ferries appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Know Your States, Know Your Community discusses the state of Indiana with Russ Tomlin. The post Russ Tomlin on Indiana appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Know Your States, Know Your Community discusses the state of Illinois with Guy Lothian. The post Guy Lothian on Illinois appeared first on KRFY Radio.

With Soncirey Mitchell, Senior Writer for the Sandpoint Reader. The post North Idaho News of the Week for February 20, 2026 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Three interviews today! First, talking to Patty Ericsson and Preston Andrews of the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society about, yes, Native Plants and an upcoming grant opportunity. Then, filmmakers Caden and Ryland Butera discuss their new sci-fi feature film, Recollection. And finally, Melody Puller and Matt Goodrich from the Music Conservatory of Sandpoint stop in to […] The post February 19: Plants; Sci-Fi; Music appeared first on KRFY Radio.

The post February 17, 2026: Idaho Master Naturalists appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Soncirey Mitchell, Senior Writer for the Sandpoint Reader. The post North Idaho News of the Week for February 13, 2026 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Dyno Wahl and Tone Lund of the Pend Oreille Arts Council, and Olivia Gonzales and Christina Bauer of the Farmer’s Market at Sandpoint The post February 12, 2026: Abby Posner at the Panida, Farmers Market at the Library appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Chris talks with Kate McAlister and Valerie Moore of the Angels Over Sandpoint about that organization and the upcoming, rebooted Follies. The post February 11, 2026: The Sandpoint Follies appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Chris talks about the Coral Reef Project and an upcoming fundraiser for the project with John Hastings, Advisor of the Sandpoint Area Students Outdoor Adventure Club The post February 10, 2026: SHS Students’ Coral Reef Project appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Know Your States, Know Your Community discusses the state of Idaho with Doug Jones. The post Doug Jones on Idaho appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Know Your States, Know Your Community discusses the state of Hawaii with Dyno Wahl. The post Dyno Wahl on Hawaii appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Jack Freeman of the Bonner County Daily Bee. The post North Idaho News of the Week for February 6, 2026 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Paul Gunter, Education & Production Manager, and Darra Collison, Community Engagement & Development Coordinator for the Festival at Sandpoint. The post February 5, 2026: Festival at Sandpoint appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Executive Director Katie Cox and Conservation Director Regan Plumb. The post February 4, 2026: Kaniksu Land Trust appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Julie, Edward and Seamus Newcomb of the CSA participant Cloud Eleven Mountain Farm. The post February 3, 2026: Garden Life – Community Supported Agriculture appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Dennison Webb, Executive Director of Selkirk Outdoor Leadership Education. The post December 30, 2025: SOLE Backcountry Film Fest appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Featuring a collection of local newspaper clippings from the early and mid 20th century. The post Community Character Hour: Holiday Headlines appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Jack Freeman of the Bonner County Daily Bee. The post North Idaho News of the Week for December 19, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Catching up with Jessie Vachon and Elizabeth Nelson from Sandpoint Area Seniors, inc. The post December 18, 2025: Sandpoint Area Seniors, inc. appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Chris and Suzy present interviews and recordings from around the community. The post December 17, 2025: Happy Holidays appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Ryan Wells, Manager of the James E. Russell Sports Center in Sandpoint. The post December 16, 2025: Russell Center Update appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Catching up with Debbie Love, Ana Kampe and Michelle Murphree of the Bonner Community Food Bank. The post December 11, 2025: Bonner Community Food Bank appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Host Chris Bessler speaks with Bonner General Health emergency physician, Dr. Hans Hurt, about BGH’s emergency department and the statewide Idaho Time Sensitive Emergency System that helps to meet emergency health needs for the three biggest preventable causes of death: trauma, stroke and heart attack. The post December 10, 2025: Bonner General Health emergency department appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Julie Kallemeyn talks with Rich Del Carlo, about the annual Christmas Bird Count and then an upcoming Christmas concert. The post December 9, 2025: Christmas Bird Count and Concert appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. All about the borders of the state of Idaho, and in particular the arduous process of surveying the straight lines that define the edges of the Idaho Panhandle, with special guest Stan Meyers. The post Community Character Hour: Creating the Borders of Idaho appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Chloe Cochran and Jack Freeman of the Bonner County Daily Bee. The post North Idaho News of the Week for December 5, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Morning Show host Chris Bessler interviews Brian Averill of Averill Hospitality about the company and its plans to rebuild the Best Western Edgewater hotel at Sandpoint City Beach in a discussion that covers some history of the site, parking issues, Windbag marina use, impact fees and the […] The post December 3, 2025: Averill Hospitality appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. KRFY Morning Show host Chris Bessler talks with new Panida Executive Director Heather White and Board President Sean Behm about their roles and the Panida mission and operations. The post November 26, 2025: Panida Theater appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Chris Bilbrey, Director of the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center. The post November 25, 2025: Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Talking about signifcant developments at Sandpoint City Hall with Jack Freeman, Staff Reporter for the Bonner County Daily Bee, and Zach Hagadone, Editor-in-Chief of the Sandpoint Reader. The post North Idaho News of the Week for November 21, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Jim and Jack talk with the Pend Oreille Arts Council‘s Dyno Wahl about two upcoming performing arts events: The Missoula Children's Theater's Alice in Wonderland and The Victoria (British Columbia) Ballet‘s performance of The Nutcracker. Then, talking about the Winter Farmer's Market at the East Bonner County […] The post November 21, 2025: Winter Events from POAC and the Farmer’s Market appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Chris and Suzy talk with Dr. James Lea of the Selkirk Conservation Alliance about the history, goals, successes and failures of the Idaho & US Education Endowment Land system. The post November 19, 2025: Idaho’s Education Endowment Land appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Julie Kallemeyn talks with Barb and Dave Gillespie from the Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club about that organization’s work and the upcoming annual Thanksgiving Fishing Derby. The post November 18, 2025: Lake Pend Oreille Idaho Club appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Zach Hagadone and Soncirey Mitchell of the Sandpoint Reader. The post North Idaho News of the Week for November 14, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Discussing the opening of Sandpoint Friendship Station, a new ministry designed to provide compassionate support and meaningful companionship to individuals and families facing the daily challenge of memory loss, dementia and caregiving, with co-directors Lissa DeFreitas and Deni Williamson. The post November 12, 2025: Sandpoint Friendship Station appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Phil Hough talks with Claude Goldberg, the Executive Director of the Sandpoint Nordic Club, about the upcoming ski season. The post November 11, 2025: Sandpoint Nordic Club appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Breaking down results of the municipal elections and recent developments in the area of city beach. The post North Idaho News of the Week for November 7, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Joyce Jowdy and Ginna Minervini. The post November 6, 2025: Curious Conversations with the Library appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Announcing and discussing the results of the 2025 Election in Sandpoint and Ponderay with Zach Hagodone of the Sandpoint Reader and Jack Freeman of the Bonner County Daily Bee, plus brief interviews with Council Members-elect Joel Aispuro, Joe Tate, and Joshua Torrez; Mayor of Sandpoint Jeremy Grimm; […] The post November 5, 2025: Election Recap appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Talking about the upcoming Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit with Diane Green of Greentree Naturals, Jeamette Lock of Pack River Farm, and Kate Wood of the U of I Extension. The post November 4, 2025: Garden Life looking forward to the Food Summit appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Medical Musing with Dr. JoAnn is focused this month on Caregiving for those with Alzheimer's Disease. with special guest Mary Moreland, author of the book The Gap Between. The post Medical Musings with Dr. JoAnn for November 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Ben Olson, Publisher of the Sandpoint Reader. The post North Idaho News of the Week for October 31, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Robin Campbell and Patty Ericcson of the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society, and then Sean Behm and Heather White of the Panida Theater. The post October 30, 2025: Native Plant Society & New Panida Director appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. For KRFY’s Local Decision ’25 coverage of the upcoming November 4 city elections, host Chris Bessler talks with Sandpoint Public Works Director Holly Ellis about the city’s proposed $130 million bond that voters will see on their ballots come Election Day. The post October 29, 2025: Sandpoint Wastewater Bond Election appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Continuing KRFY’s Local Decision ’25 election coverage, host Chris Bessler interviews City of Ponderay Mayor Steve Geiger about the proposed 1 percent Local Option Tax that voters will see on their ballot on November 4. The post October 29, 2025: Ponderay 1 percent Local Option Tax appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Jack Freeman, Staff reporter for the Bonner County Daily Bee. The post North Idaho News of the Week for October 24, 2025 appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. Matt Connery and Dan Bartlett tell their stories from a summer spent hiking the Great Divide Trail in the Canadian wilderness. Then, Dyno Wahl drops by from the Pend Oreille Arts Council to tell us about what the local arts organization is up to in advance of […] The post October 23, 2025: A Canadian Expedition appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. An interview with Joshua Torrez, seeking election to one of the three seats available on Sandpoint City Council on November 4th. The post October 22, 2025: City Council Candidate Joshua Torrez appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. An interview with Joe Tate, seeking election to one of the three seats available on Sandpoint City Council on November 4th. The post October 22, 2025: City Council Candidate Joe Tate appeared first on KRFY Radio.

Your browser does not support the audio element. With Jessie Vachon, Operations Manager for the Sandpoint Senior Center. The post October 21, 2025: Sandpoint Area Seniors appeared first on KRFY Radio.