FCC Slams Pirate (Illegal) LaGrande Radio Station With $80K Fine
For several years, operator in LaGrande was illegally broadcasting programming at 100.5 FM
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Oregon Receives Millions To Connect Rural Communities To The Internet
On Thursday, the USDA awarded $502 million in loans and grants to provide high-speed internet access for rural residents and businesses in 20 states. USDA is making the investments through the third funding round of the ReConnect Program.
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Washington AG Appeals FCC Net Neutrality Decision
Petition appeals the FCC decision to allow internet service providers to discriminate based upon content and other factors.
NFL “Redskins” Protestors Now Targeting Radio Stations Carrying Games
You knew this just wasn't going to go away. Having been largely stopped in their demands to change the name of the NFL's Washington Redskins, protest groups have now launched an attack on affiliate stations who carry the games. These groups are launching petitions, asking the FCC to refuse to renew these station's broadcast licenses unless the name is changed, or they stop airing the contest
Legislator Introduces Bills That Would “Kill” FCC Newsroom Monitoring Plan
Oregon Representative Greg Walden is leading the charge to curtail the FCC's intrusion.
FCC Wants to Put “Researchers” in Newsrooms? Plan Even Opposed by Commissioner!
The Wall Street Journal Thursday asked this question: "Why is the studying 'perceived station bias' and asking about coverage choices?"
Officials Investigating Pirate Radio Station In Tri-Cities
This may be a first in Mid-Columbia radio history: a pirate, or a non-FCC-licensed, radio station in the Tri-Cities.
Alerts Coming To Cell Phones-Even If You Don’t Want Them
The new P.L.A.N. is coming to your cell phone eventually...whether you like it or not.