May 18, 2026 by Jack

This Week on Panhandle Community Radio

Here is what’s airing this week, May 18-22, on our live current affairs programs.

These local shows air at 8 a.m. every Monday-Friday on 88.5 KRFY Community Radio. Tune in on your trusty radio, or stream them right here!

MONDAY, May 18: Medical Musings with Dr. JoAnn is talking about stroke prevention and treatment with experts and those personally affected.

Did you miss the show? Click to hear:

TUESDAY, May 19:Mary Haley of the Kinnikinnick Native Plant Society joins Julie & Julie to talk about upcoming events and what’s coming up from the ground now that Winter is behind us.

Did you miss the show? Click to hear:

WEDNESDAY, May 20: announcing and analyzing the results of the May 19 election with Chris Bessler, Jack Peterson, and local journalists.

THURSDAY, May 21: there’s big news from the Bonner Community Food Bank – they’re moving! Talking to Ana Kampe and Debbie Love about the new location and other news.

Also don’t miss on FRIDAY on KRFY:

North Idaho News of the Week airs every Friday with program hosts and journalists from the Sandpoint Reader and Daily Bee dissecting local headlines in a 30-minute review of the biggest local news of the week. Tune in Fridays at 8 a.m. to 88.5 FM… or stream it live, right here on KRFY.org.

Did you miss Friday’s show? Click to hear the May 15 News of the Week:

Hear recent recorded shows:

  • Medical Musings with Dr. JoAnn: March 2026
  • Garden Life: April 2026
May 5, 2026 by radioactive

Hear the two primary election Candidates’ Forums

On May 4 and 5, candidates that will be on the ballot in the upcoming May 19 primary election spoke at separate forums held at Sandpoint High School.

The May 4 forum featured candidates for District 1 Idaho Legislature:
  • Senator: Republicans Scott Herndon and Jim Woodward (incumbent); and Independent Steve Johnson (unopposed)
  • House Seat A: Republicans Jane Sauter and Mark Sauter (incumbent); and Independent Karen Mathee.
  • House Seat B: Republicans Chuck Lowman and Cornel Rasor (incumbent); and Independent Kathryn Larson.

  • Hear the May 4 Legislative forum, moderated by Clint Schroeder of the Daily Bee:

The May 5 forum for county offices featured contested races:
  • County Clerk: Republicans Spencer Hutchings and Roger Rudd
  • District 2 Commissioner: Republicans Jeff Roberts and Asia Williams (incumbent).

  • Hear the May 5 county forum, moderated by Ben Olson of the Sandpoint Reader:

The forums were presented by KRFY in conjunction with the Bonner County Daily Bee, Sandpoint Reader, Sandpoint Online and the Selkirk Association of Realtors.

Learn more to be an informed voter.
As part of our ongoing Local Decision series, KRFY is conducting individual interviews with all candidates in contested primary races. Tune in each Wednesday morning or find the recordings here.

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