Amber Borowski Johnson
Community Engagement ManagerAmber grew up in the Canadian Rockies, where her earliest memories involve riding chairlifts in subzero temperatures. After graduating from BYU, her first job was reporting Ski Utah's epic snow totals on the radio as the "Craaaaazy Canuck." As an NPR nerd, she is excited to return to her radio roots as one of the voices behind KPCW's new show, The Community Campfire.
Amber spent 20 years building Colorado's first and largest online community for moms, earning the Colorado Associated Press Editors and Reporters Association "Online General Excellence" award. She's also a former Denver Post columnist, a publicist in the tourism and non-profit sectors and a seasoned adventure travel writer. Her true passions lie in community building, storytelling and positivity emanating.
Amber has two fantastic young adults, two bonus exchange students and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
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This week, we take a trip down memory lane ahead of KPCW’s 45th birthday. This station was born on July 2, 1980, and we are celebrating this momentous occasion! World-renowned ukulele player Jake Shimabukuro drops by for the in-studio Campfire Music Sesh. Plus, we have community events, fun facts, sports, and the campfire kids. -
This week on The Community Campfire, discover Sycamore Swing — a teen-led, all-ages dance night in Heber Valley that mixes country charm, beginner swing lessons and community connection. In our Campfire Music Sesh, rising indie rock band Krooked Kings brings their emotionally charged sound straight from Salt Lake City. Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest scoop on local sports, we’ll preview the weekend’s top community events, drop some unexpected fun facts and of course — anything goes when the Campfire Kids take the mic.
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Teen trailblazers turn Heber Valley’s Tuesdays into a swingin’ social dance celebration for all agesSycamore Swing, a teen-led weekly dance night in Heber Valley, blends country fun and community connection with beginner swing lessons, line dancing and all-ages charm. -
Go behind the scenes of The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations, and hands-on heritage experiences. Then the Campfire Music Sesh features American Idol alum and former KPCW DJ Wyatt Pike who performs two original songs in studio. Plus, we have the skinny on local sports, community happenings, fun facts, and entertaining Campfire Kids.
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The Antique Power Show in Wallsburg, Utah, is a once-a-year celebration of history, ingenuity and resilience, featuring thousands of vintage vehicles, live demonstrations and hands-on heritage experiences. Founded by Richard Erickson, the event honors the stories and spirit behind the machines, offering a powerful tribute to the past. -
This week, Andrea Buchanan takes a 100-pound Great Dane puppy from Nuzzles on a field trip and Amber Johnson shares her hilarious personal Rom-Com-gone-wrong story. Coach Skinner has the latest on local sports and our Campfire Kids say the darndest things. And stay tuned for an in-studio performance by Provo-based band Lantern By Sea.
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Got a memorable love story? The Community Campfire is collecting your best tales of romance and ridiculousness. To kick things off, KPCW’s Amber Johnson shares her own rom-com-worthy origin story: long-distance internet dating in the early 2000s and a holiday visit that spirals into a scene straight out of "Meet the Parents," only with a phantom mouse and a sleepwalking groom-to-be. Buckle up — it's wedding season. -
Meet the compassionate senior behind the Instagram account “Wasatch Kindness," which quietly encouraged and uplifted the spirits of students at Wasatch High School. Then, hit the trails with local legend Charlie Sturgis, who paved the way for many of us to enjoy Park City’s vast trail network.And musical guest Brian Neff gives a fiery in-studio performance on the Spanish guitar! Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest in local sports, the Campfire Kids share their wisdom and learn more fun facts to impress your friends.
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A once-anonymous Instagram account run by Wasatch High student Koler Berkley became a quiet force of support and encouragement, culminating in a powerful reveal at scholarship night that honored his selfless, behind-the-scenes leadership. -
This week on The Community Campfire, we honor Memorial Day with powerful local stories and live music. Andrea Buchanan introduces us to the Treblemakers, an all-women’s a cappella group bringing harmony and heart to the Park City Cemetery celebration. Amber Johnson explores the deep roots of Midway’s Memorial Hill and the community spirit that shaped it into a tribute to veterans. We get a soulful, in-studio performance and stories from singer-songwriter Rick Gerber, plus Coach Skinner's local sports, quirky fun-facts and the ever-unpredictable adventures of our Campfire Kids.
