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In the mid-1990s, changes in government support, changing technologies and new service opportunities led to the creation of new partnership among the public radio stations in Southeast Alaska.

CoastAlaska was started in 1994, and incorporated in 1997 as a service organization for the public radio stations in the Southeast Alaska communities of Juneau, Sitka, Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan. Started as an informal alliance, CoastAlaska has become a fully independent non-profit.

Today, CoastAlaska provides leadership, representation, planning and support for the seven member stations, including a variety of services:

CoastAlaska provides all of the financial systems necessary to operate the stations, including payroll, personnel administration, bank accounts, investment accounts, benefits, bookkeeping and grant administration.
CoastAlaska provides extensive fundraising support, including underwriting and membership services.
CoastAlaska provides engineering services to maintain studios, transmitters and translators throughout the region.
CoastAlaska provides regional news reporting, editorial support, coordination and training for news personnel at member stations.

Our Mission

As CoastAlaska, we provide Southeast Alaska with public radio while enhancing the ability of member stations to serve our audience.

We achieve this by

Producing quality programming that enlightens and informs.
Providing an alternative source of information and entertainment.
Remaining non-commercial.
Providing public access to the airwaves.
Promoting multiple voices and viewpoints in the community.
Ensuring CoastAlaska's financial stability through sound resource management.
Promoting community involvement.

Our Values

Localism
Access to the world outside
Collaboration for common good
Equal service for listeners
Justice, Equality, and Fairness
Equitable treatment of Employees
Open and honest communication
Commitment to diversity and volunteerism