Our Mission
To connect, enrich, and inspire all the communities we serve.
Means
We listen to our communities and serve as creators, curators, and conveners—delivering meaningful programs on screen and in person.
Our Vision
We envision communities where curiosity drives understanding, compassion shapes dialogue, and inclusive public media connects everyone in meaningful ways.
Our Values
Accessible • Community-Connected • Trustworthy • Educational
Building Stronger Communities: KSPS PBS Strategic Plan 2025–2030
Since 1967, KSPS PBS has connected, enriched, and inspired the communities of the Inland Northwest and Western Canada through trusted, educational, and thought-provoking media.
In 2020, following an extensive community audit, our Growth & Impact Plan established four enduring pillars that continue to guide our public service:
Expanding access to early learning resources for children and families
Helping learners and jobseekers connect with meaningful careers
Sharing local stories, performances, and creative expression
Fostering informed participation in democracy and community life
That plan strengthened our local partnerships and deepened our impact across the region, carrying us through a global pandemic and the threatened loss of federal funding.
Our Next Chapter
In 2025, the Friends of KSPS Board of Directors adopted a new five-year strategic plan to guide our work through 2030. Built on the foundation of those same four pillars, the plan challenges us to think not only about what we do, but how our work changes lives in a new reality without funding from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Our 2025–2030 plan is organized around four strategic priorities:
Create
Producing community-responsive content and programming that reflect the needs and aspirations of our diverse audiences
Curate
Selecting innovative, educational, and inspirational programming that remains a trusted alternative in an era of fragmented media
Convene
Building strategic partnerships across education, workforce, arts, and civic health that multiply our impact
Sustain
Strengthening organizational capacity through operational excellence, diversified revenue, and a culture of cooperation