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Climate activist and author Bill McKibben explains why the rapid rise of solar and wind power may be our best and last chance to slow global warming, how communities worldwide are leading the way and why he is helping launch Sun Day, a global celebration of clean energy on September 21, 2025. Then, Pearl Sandick, interim dean of the College of Science and professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Utah, discusses the newly completed Crocker Science Complex, a $97 million project that blends cutting-edge research facilities with historic architecture to transform science education and research on campus.

Amber Johnson's story about Midway’s Swiss Days’ and how its reach is far beyond the Wasatch back, the history of the Back Alley Bash, an annual Park City event for 40-ish years as told to Andrea Buchanan, the Skinny on Sports with Coach Bill Skinner and Park City High School Sports intern Madeline Jaquet and an interview with the band The Fox Brothers live in the KPCW studio with Claire Wiley on the Local View playing their original songs "Wouldn't Change a Thing" and " Empty Boots."

Back Alley Bash to mark start of KPCW summer pledge drive, Summit County disbands Basin open space board, for now, Gov. Cox says Utah would welcome another X Games, former Summit County planning commissioner joins state liquor board, Art on the Trails brings performers and painters to McLeod Creek trail, Beulah Fire update with fire spokesperson Erin Hanczyk, Heber leaders discuss latest iteration of downtown rezone plans, Park City Municipal golf director Vaughn Robinson discusses the end of the season and reactions to higher prices, Summit County Council delays repeal of original Dakota Pacific approval and Park City native Bryon Friedman talks about life as a US Ski Team member-turned full-time touring musician and Sarah Ervin previews the Back Alley Bash and upcoming KPCW Pledge Drive.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Summit County Sheriff Frank Smith announces retirement, Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's county council meeting, Park City School District Superintendent Lyndsay Huntsman and Board of Education President Meredith Reed talk about the start of the school year, Mid Mountain Trailhead closing until October and Park City and Summit County Arts Council Executive Director Jocelyn Scudder and Jacob Crane from Culture Fire Events share details about the upcoming Art on the Trails event this Saturday.

Heber Valley temple lawsuit heads to Utah Supreme Court, sign stolen from historic Centennial building on Park City’s Main Street, Wohali needs $6M to successfully restructure during bankruptcy, Park City High School's Joanna Andres wins 2026 Utah Teacher of the Year, Beulah Fire update with Forest Service spokesperson Brenda Bushell, local artists to participate in annual drawing competition this weekend, Wasatch Community Foundation's Bruce Wardle previews the organization's 25th anniversary celebration and KPCW's Sarah Ervin wraps up the summer pledge drive as the station continues raising funds through weekend.

This week on the Community Campfire, we hear from Chloe Aldous who is a Senior at Park City high and a national award winner in volunteer and service. Then we chat with our very own DJ Jay Z who is a part of our DJ volunteer air force. Wrapping up the hour is a Campfire Music Sesh with artist Dan Hall of the Mister Sister Trio. And of course, we have hilarious campfire kids segments and the Skinny on Sports.

Trails report with Mountain Trails Foundation, Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's Hunter Klingensmith previews their Every Kid Outdoors event in October and an open house September 17th and Heber Valley Chamber Executive Director Dallin Koecher highlights upcoming events

Heber City Manager Matt Brower previews Tuesday's city council meeting and Mountain Mediation Center Executive Director Gretchen Lee with details on their 20th anniversary fundraiser.

Park City Fire District Marshal Mike Owens provides an update on the 2025 fire season, Hydrologica CEOs Michael Montgomery and Brandon Stone share details on their upcoming Vision Night, founder of Live Like Sam Ron Jackenthal and parent advocate Holland Lincoln share details on the upcoming gala and screening of the film "Can't Look Away" and Snyderville Basin Recreation Director Dana Jones provides an update.

Author Bench Ansfield talks about their book "Born in Flames: The Business of Arson and the Remaking of the American City". Then, Chomp Donuts founders Rick Nemeroff and Jeff Mahin discuss how they solved the need for fresh delicious donuts in Park City.