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KOHO 101.1 FM in Wenatchee has officially transferred ownership to Northwest Public Broadcasting. Now that KOHO 101.1 FM is a non-commercial radio station, KOHO/NWPB will continue to deliver quality programming that informs, educates, and entertains the local community. Northwest Public Broadcasting is committed to upholding the legacy of founder Harriet Bullitt and enhancing its role as a valuable resource for listeners in Wenatchee and beyond. NWPB looks forward to growing with and serving the communities in North Central Washington.
Online Notice of Filing
On October 24, 2023, Icicle Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of KOHO-FM, 101.1, Leavenworth, WA, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for consent to an assignment of the license to Washington State University. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit:
KOHO 101.1 transmitter control was knocked off-line when a lightening strike hit an adjacent tower sometime late Friday or Saturday May 20-21. Engineers were able to get it back on the air Monday, May 23rd 11am.
Philanthropist and Founder of KOHO Harriet Bullitt Dies
Harriet Bullitt, founder of KOHO 101.1 in Leavenworth passed away the morning of Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 at the age of 97.
She requested the announcement of her death to be aired first on the station she founded – KOHO 101.1 which is now under a programming and operations agreement with Northwest Public Broadcasting.
Bullitt made enormous contributions in communications in the Northwest, and in particular, Central Washington.
She founded Pacific Press in 1964, which would become the parent publication for Seattle Magazine.
In 1999, she founded KOHO FM radio in Leavenworth, purchased the Lake Chelan station KOZI, and formed the Icicle Broadcasting Company.
Bullitt also formed the Icicle Fund, a non-profit with the goal of enabling community arts and public lands organizations to collaborate, grow and increase their collective impact.
In 1995, she opened the Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort, a rustic getaway and conference center, located near her home along Icicle Creek outside of Leavenworth.
Bullitt had a passion for the arts, environment and community information. A conservationist, she deeply cared about preserving Icicle Creek and endangered salmon, supporting sustainable building practices and educating students about environmental stewardship.
On December 27, 2021, Icicle Broadcasting, Inc., licensee of KOHO-FM, 101.1, Leavenworth, WA, filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission for transfer of control to Sleeping Lady Foundation. Members of the public wishing to view this application or obtain information about how to file comments and petitions on the application can visit: FCC Ownership Announcement