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Ocean Shores radio board drops plan to air local church services after members raise separation concerns
Summary
Board members debated selling Sunday airtime to local churches as a revenue source. After concerns about church-state separation, divisive content and fairness, members agreed to remove the item from the agenda and revisit funding at the quarterly budget review instead.
The Ocean Shores Radio Advisory Board discussed a proposal to air recorded local church services on Sunday mornings in exchange for payment but decided to remove the item from the agenda after members raised legal, ethical and community-division concerns.
Why it matters: The radio station is city-owned and volunteers have looked for ways to increase revenue. Board members, the city liaison and several volunteers said airing religious services on a municipal station risks perceived endorsement and…
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