MEDIA ALERT
Save KPLU needs to raise $7 million in six months to match the amount of the current offer stated in the letter of intent outlining Pacific Lutheran University’s sale of KPLU to the University of Washington. To date, Save KPLU has raised over $3.5 million toward that goal. Donations to the Save KPLU campaign will ensure the survival of an independent, local newsroom, hand-picked and professionally curated jazz and blues, and a continuing commitment to local music education. As part of the many events KPLU is planning throughout the Puget Sound area, there will be meetings to encourage community conversations around the campaign and the future of 88.5. Friends of 88-5 FM–the community group raising money for the Save KPLU campaign–is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
What: Save KPLU Community Meeting #5: Olympia
When: April 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
Where:
The Heritage Room
604 Water Street S.W.
Olympia, WA 98501
Details:
KPLU General Manager Joey Cohn and Director of Content Matt Martinez will talk about the Save KPLU campaign and its milestones, and provide updates. There will be a short video presentation and a Q&A. The public is encouraged to share comments and ideas, find out how they can help Save KPLU and make a donation. KPLU on-air hosts will also be in attendance. Thanks so much to KAOS Community Radio 89.3 for providing the venue for this community meeting. It’s part of the station’s regular “Tea & Talk” series of community conversations and they’re devoting this one to Save KPLU. KAOS General Manager Ruth Brownstein will be in attendance.
Contact:
Brenda Goldstein-Young, Director of Community Outreach/Events
206-922-1027 office; 425-941-5205 cell
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Pacific Public Media broadens the international content of KPLU to include all forms of listener-supported media including KPLU FM’s “NPR News and All That Jazz” and its all-jazz webstream, Jazz24.org. Ranked as one of the most popular public radio stations in the nation, KPLU provides local and National Public Radio news, and jazz and blues on 88.5 in Seattle/Tacoma, 89.3 in Port Angeles/Victoria, 88.9 in Sedro-Woolley and 90.1 in Olympia. At www.kplu.org, the station provides a live stream of NPR News and All That Jazz, which is also available on HD Radio. Jazz24 is one of the most listened-to webstreams in the world and is available at www.Jazz24.org and on KPLU’s HD2 channel.