Discover Vancouver's Voice
About Us
We are committed to sharing knowledge and information to build a stronger community, based on inclusion, diversity and social justice in Southwest Washington and beyond.
Our Story
The KXRW Vancouver – LP 99.9 FM signal went live on air March 1st, 2017 and our programming includes a variety of voices from our community. Interviews with local elected officials, political candidates, founders of many local non-profits, local community leaders and members doing amazing things. We love to highlight our local art scene and help with community event promotion. Plus, our music programming highlights local NW bands as well as music from around the world.
The KXRW journey started in 2015 after being awarded a Low Power (LP) FM FCC license. It took well over a year to find the perfect location for the radio broadcast antenna through topography studies that would give our KXRW signal the best reach. LP FM signals are limited by FCC law to be no more than 100 watts. After months of permitting setbacks, we finally found the perfect spot to co-locate our antenna at the 130-foot mark on the CTI Tower by Vancouver’s Auto Mall and Andresen Rd.
It takes a lot to run a radio station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and why KXRW works closely with XRAY.FM. XRAY is an instrumental part of our programming and we are proud to call them our sister station. Partnering with XRAY allows KXRW Vancouver programming to be heard in Vancouver and the greater Portland area along with XRAY’s great programming to fill our 24/7 schedule on XRAY’s 91.1FM and 107.1FM. They also archive and stream our programming on their website where it can be heard anytime and on their free XRAY.FM App for smartphone and tablet devices. No matter where you live, you can always tune in to KXRW and XRAY on your radio dial or online everywhere.
KXRW is an independent, volunteer-based, values-driven, community-supported organization that supports radio station KXRW-LP on 99.9FM. We are dedicated to delivering quality programming with an emphasis on local voices. We are committed to sharing knowledge and information to build a stronger community, based on inclusion, diversity and social justice in Southwest Washington and beyond.
The Backstory of How KXRW Came to Be – Susan Galaviz & KXRW
Radio Is Yours
Help us make more.
Member support provides a large portion of what KXRW Vancouver 99.9FM needs to run and grow. Together KXRW members make up a community of people from Vancouver and Portland who love music and want a platform for important issues to be treated with integrity and humor.
Monthly Support
Become a Donor
KXRW is a non-commercial station, which means that we exist for and because of our listeners. If you value our diverse talk, our music programming, and appreciate our commitment to work toward a more just community through open and honest media, then we need your help to thrive and grow!
Our Board of Directors
Executive Officers
Susan Galaviz
President
John Oberg
Vice President
Joe Clemons
Secretary
Tom Donovan
Treasurer
Board Members
Elaina Galaviz
Board Member
Melissa Beatty
Board Member
Our Committees
Susan & Steven
Content
The Content committee works to ensure all show hosts are properly vetted, understand our stations expectations, and are trained to meet the FCC radio guidelines.
Joe Clemons, Mike Selig, Chase Spross, Jen Coyne, Steve Glickman, and Susan Galaviz.
Susan Galaviz
Events
The Events Committee works to ensure KXRW’s Backstage Block Party and other community events are professionally organized and inform and engage the community.
Susan Galaviz, Elaina Galaviz, Mike Selig,
Joe Clemons, and Manuel Galaviz.
Elaina Galaviz
Design
From website, collateral, promotional information, and everything in between, our design committee works to bring KXRW to life.
Susan Galaviz, Chase Spross, Elaina Galaviz, and John Oberg. Graphic Design: Margaret Harrington Website: Patty Grasher
Elaina Galaviz
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee organizes campaigns and events to raise financial support for KXRW, ensuring its sustainability and ability to continue providing quality programming to the community.
Elaina Galaviz, Susan Galaviz, Jason Hassler, Amy Wilson, Marliese Franklin, and Greg Flakus.
Our Team in Action
