This article about Pacifica affiliate KAZI Community Radio (kazifm.org) in Austin, Texas comes from the Austin-American Statesman.

KAZI 88.7 FM: The Left Side Doing it Right

AUSTIN, TX - August 20, 2008 -- This is a new era for KAZI, which began broadcasting on the 88.7 FM frequency in 1982. Following an expansion completed last year, the station boasts a sizable and well-outfitted on-air studio and two side production studios, all of which appear to be downright state-of-the-art. 

Along with all the technical expansions, KAZI has also undergone a serious upgrade in the quality of programming over the last couple years. KAZI broadcasts 24 hours a day with a format that still includes a good selection of news and information programming including broadcasts of Pacifica Radio's "Democracy Now" at noon each weekday, live broadcasts of Austin City Council each week and several high-quality in-house talk shows including the daily "Wake-Up Call" at 6:30 a.m. and the excellent "Dad Show" offering parenting advice at 6 p.m. Tuesdays.

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Hats off to Pacifica affiliate WRFG Radio Free Georgia, for 35 years of serving the City of Atlanta.

WRFG Receives Proclamation from City of Atlanta

On July 21 WRFG was presented with a Proclamation from the Atlanta City Council (PDF or the proclamation) in acknowledgment of WRFG's 35 years of serving the City. Below is WRFG founder and board member Harlon Joye speaking before the Council to thank the City and offer some of the station's history. In the photo left to right are: Wanique Shabaaz, Operations Director; Deomnique Easley, WRFG producer; Atlanta City Council Member Kwanza Hall; Harlon Joye, WRFG Board Treasurer and Founder ; Gloria Slaughter, WRFG Board Secretary; Heather Gray, WRFG Board President; Cheryl Odeleye, WRFG Board Vice President; Joan Baptist, WRFG Station Administrator.

WRFG staff at the Atlanta City Council

Congratulations to Pacifica affiliate KPOV Community Radio in Bend, Oregon, who send us this release.

KPOV Gears Up for Transition from 2 to 13,500 watts

Don White

1938 - 2008

In Loving Memory

It is with great sadness that we mourn the passing of a wonderful member of the Pacifica Family. DON WHITE died on about June 20th, 2008, apparently of a heart attack.

Born in Anacortes, Washington, his life was a reflection of the last 60 years of the progressive movement in the United States. From the time that he was a college student in the late 1950's, fighting against the injustice surrounding the House of Representatives' Un-American Activities Committee, Don remained engaged in the struggle for peace and justice for humanity.

Always cheerful and incredibly generous, Don worked tirelessly for social change and for the bettterment of humanity. Don will be sorely missed!

Vermont Station Celebrates 35 Years On Air

From across the country, Pacificans at affiliate stations young and old wished WGDR a happy 35th anniversary earlier this month. Pacifica's Affiliates Coordinator Ursula Ruedenberg was on hand at the celebrations, bringing with her an audio slideshow featuring the voices and images of WGDR's friends across the network.

The Plainfield, Vermont station broadcasts from Goddard College and was recently granted a construction permit by the Federal Communications Commission, for the purpose of building a new facility to significantly expand their coverage area.

Play the Slideshow: "Happy 35th, WGDR"