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The loss of federal funding and next steps for KUCB

URGENT: House votes to defund public media

The White House has requested that Congress defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) through a rescission bill. If this bill succeeds, nearly all federal funding for KUCB will be cut immediately. KUCB could lose almost half of its budget. Here's how you can help.

On June 3, 2025, the White House has requested that Congress defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) through a rescission bill.

On June 12, 2025 the House of Representatives passed the rescissions package.  If the bill passes in the Senate, nearly all federal funding for KUCB will be cut immediately. KUCB could lose almost half of its budget. The Senate will have until July 18 to act or the measure dies. We have a short window to act.

Over 40% of KUCB's funding comes from CPB. Here’s what federal funding helps us provide in Unalaska:

  • Award-winning local news content.
  • A comprehensive community calendar telling Unalaska and our visitors what’s happening in town.
  • Emergency alerts, health and safety information, and details about local service providers.
  • Volunteer training in audio and video production.
  • Government accountability through live broadcasts and streaming of municipal meetings. 

Please consider advocating for public media, and doing it soon.  Ask our congressional delegation to vote against the recission. Tell them that you value the services that KUCB provides.  

Here's who to contact:

You can find more information and resources at protectmypublicmedia.org.