KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio

Thin Air Community Radio fills needs that other media do not, providing programming to diverse communities and unserved or under served groups. Thin Air Radio provides a forum for neglected perspectives and discussions on important local, national and global issues, reflecting values of social, economic and environmental justice, peace, human rights, democracy, multiculturalism, freedom of expression and social change. Thin Air’s arts, cultural, and music programming covers a wide spectrum of expression from traditional to experimental and reflects the diverse cultures Thin Air serves. Thin Air Radio strives for spontaneity and program excellence, both in content and technique.

About: KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio is a volunteer-powered, non-commercial, listener-supported, community radio station in Spokane, WA serving the area with unique programming for un-served and under served populations. Heard on 88.1 & 92.3 FM and streaming 24/7 at www.kyrs.org, we provide 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. Independent News, Music and Culture: Tune in to locally produced programs such as Spanish-language, African-American, Native American, environmental, GLBTQA, women’s issues, nonprofit public affairs, and youth programs. KYRS also provides cutting edge music from every genre. From Reggae, Blues, and Hip Hop, to Indie Rock, Bluegrass, Funk and World. KYRS has something for everyone. Tune in and take a musical journey!

Why Support Us?

Unique 24/7 programming covering virtually every Spokane demographic

KYRS focuses on local issues that matter to you

KYRS is dedicated to media for the people, by the people, and democracy on the airwaves

Every dollar you contribute goes straight towards operating the station. Eighty percent of our funding comes from community support and people like you. Contributions help maintain all equipment responsible for show production, recording, editing, archiving, and podcasting our 60 locally produced programs. Your donation pays the $1,150 monthly rent at the two radio towers we broadcast from as well as our $400/month power bill. Funding secures the $2,500 music license fees we pay for the eclectic music we broadcast. Donations keep our website online and allow us to offer 24/7 streaming both online and on mobile devices. These are just a few of the ongoing costs of operating your community radio station. Chip in and be a part of something positive right here in the Inland Northwest.

Did You Know?

KYRS placed in the Top 3 for best radio station by Inlander readers five years running

68% of our listeners tune-in to us more than 6 hours per week

2013 is the 10-year anniversary of our first broadcast