New Northwest Broadcasters
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New Northwest Broadcasters, headquartered in Bellevue, Washington
, operates 38 radio stations in seven cities in the Pacific Northwest
and Alaska
. Its stations are located in Alaska
(Anchorage
and Fairbanks
), Montana
(Billings
), Oregon
(Astoria
and Klamath Falls
), and Washington (Tri-Cities
and Yakima
).
Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
, operates 38 radio stations in seven cities in the Pacific Northwest
Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest is a region in northwestern North America, bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the west and, loosely, by the Rocky Mountains on the east. Definitions of the region vary and there is no commonly agreed upon boundary, even among Pacific Northwesterners. A common concept of the...
and Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
. Its stations are located in Alaska
Alaska
Alaska is the largest state in the United States by area. It is situated in the northwest extremity of the North American continent, with Canada to the east, the Arctic Ocean to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the west and south, with Russia further west across the Bering Strait...
(Anchorage
Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage is a unified home rule municipality in the southcentral part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is the northernmost major city in the United States...
and Fairbanks
Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks is a home rule city in and the borough seat of the Fairbanks North Star Borough in the U.S. state of Alaska.Fairbanks is the largest city in the Interior region of Alaska, and second largest in the state behind Anchorage...
), Montana
Montana
Montana is a state in the Western United States. The western third of Montana contains numerous mountain ranges. Smaller, "island ranges" are found in the central third of the state, for a total of 77 named ranges of the Rocky Mountains. This geographical fact is reflected in the state's name,...
(Billings
Billings, Montana
Billings is the largest city in the U.S. state of Montana, and is the principal city of the Billings Metropolitan Area, the largest metropolitan area in over...
), Oregon
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
(Astoria
Astoria, Oregon
Astoria is the county seat of Clatsop County, Oregon, United States. Situated near the mouth of the Columbia River, the city was named after the American investor John Jacob Astor. His American Fur Company founded Fort Astoria at the site in 1811...
and Klamath Falls
Klamath Falls, Oregon
Klamath Falls is a city in Klamath County, Oregon, United States. Originally called Linkville when George Nurse founded the town in 1867, after the Link River on whose falls this city sat, although no falls currently exist; the name was changed to Klamath Falls in 1892...
), and Washington (Tri-Cities
Tri-Cities, Washington
The Tri-Cities is a mid-sized metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Washington, consisting of three neighboring cities: Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland. The cities are located at the confluence of the Yakima, Snake, and Columbia rivers in the semi-arid region of...
and Yakima
Yakima, Washington
Yakima is an American city southeast of Mount Rainier National Park and the county seat of Yakima County, Washington, United States, and the eighth largest city by population in the state itself. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 91,196 and a metropolitan population of...
).
Anchorage, Alaska
- KDBZ 102.1FM, also known as "The Buzz", is a station that plays music before it hits the mainstream.
- KFAT 92.9FM plays rhythmic, popPop musicPop music is usually understood to be commercially recorded music, often oriented toward a youth market, usually consisting of relatively short, simple songs utilizing technological innovations to produce new variations on existing themes.- Definitions :David Hatch and Stephen Millward define pop...
and club hip-hopHip hop musicHip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
music. - KBBO 92.1FM plays adult hitsAdult hitsAdult hits is a radio format, popular in the early 2000s, that does not adhere to a specific music genre, but instead draws from a wider playlist...
. - KXLW 96.3FM plays southern rockSouthern rockSouthern rock is a subgenre of rock music, and genre of Americana. It developed in the Southern United States from rock and roll, country music, and blues, and is focused generally on electric guitar and vocals...
music.
Astoria, Oregon
- KAST 1370AM is a news/talkTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station. - KJOX 99.7FM is an FM sports station.
- KCRX 102.3FM plays classic rockClassic rockClassic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
music. - KKEE 1230AM plays liberal talk radioTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
. - KVAS 103.9FM plays country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
.
Billings, Montana
- KGHL 790AM is a local news station that plays country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. - KGHL 98.5FM, nicknamed "The Wolf", plays country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. - KQBL 105.1FM, ESPN radio.
- KRSQ 101.9FM, also known as "Hot 101.9", plays Top 40 music.
- KRPMKRPMKRPM is a radio station broadcasting a Adult Contemporary music format. Licensed to Billings, Montana, USA, the station serves the Billings area...
107.5FM, also known as "Rock 107.5", plays Rock musicRock musicRock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
from the 70's 80's and Today..
Fairbanks, Alaska
- KCBF 820AM is part of the FOX Sports Radio Network.
- KFAR 660AM is a news/talkTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station. - KXLR 95.9FM plays Album-Oriented RockAlbum-oriented rockAlbum-oriented rock is an American FM radio format focusing on album tracks by rock artists.-Music played:Most radio formats are based on a select, tight rotation of hit singles...
. - KTDZ 103.9FM, also known as "Ted FM", plays music from the 1960s.
- KWLF 98.1FM plays Top 40 music.
Klamath Falls, Oregon
- KAGOKAGO (AM)KAGO is a radio station broadcasting a News Talk Information format. Licensed to Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA. The station is currently owned by New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC, and features programming from Citadel Media, Premiere Radio Networks, and Westwood One....
is a news/talkTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station. - KAGO-FMKAGO-FMKAGO-FM is a commercial active rock radio station licensed to Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA. The station is currently owned by New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC and features programming from Citadel Media.-History:...
, also known as "The Rock", plays Rock musicRock musicRock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music... - KLAD (AM)KLAD (AM)KLAD is a radio station licensed to serve Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA. The station, which began broadcasting in 1955, is currently owned by Basin Mediactive, LLC.-Programming:...
, a classic countryClassic countryClassic country is a music radio format that specializes in playing mainstream country hits from past decades.This genre generally follows one of two formats: those specializing in hits from the 1920s through the early 1970s, and focus primarily on innovators and artists from country music's Golden...
station - KLAD-FMKLAD-FMKLAD-FM is a radio station licensed to serve Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA. The station, established in 1974, is currently owned by New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC.-Programming:KLAD-FM broadcasts a country music format...
plays modern country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. - KYSFKYSFKYSF is a radio station licensed to Bonanza, Oregon, USA. The station is owned by New Northwest Broadcasters, LLC.-Programming:...
, also known as "Hot 102.9", plays Top 40 music.
Tri-Cities, Washington
- KUJ 99.1 FM, also known as "Power 99.1", plays Rhythmic, R&B and Hip hop musicHip hop musicHip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
. - KALE 960 AM, also known as "ESPN 960", is part of the ESPN Radio Network.
- KEGX 106.5 FM, also known as "Eagle 106.5" plays classic rockClassic rockClassic rock is a radio format which developed from the album-oriented rock format in the early 1980s. In the United States, the classic rock format features music ranging generally from the late 1960s to the late 1980s, primarily focusing on the hard rock genre that peaked in popularity in the...
music. - KIOK 94.9 FM, also known as "94.9 The Wolf", plays modern Country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
. - KKSR 95.7 FM, also known as "95.7 FUN FM", plays OldiesOldiesOldies is a term commonly used to describe a radio format that concentrates on music from a period of about 15 to 55 years before the present day....
music. - KTCR 1340 AM is a news/talkTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station.
Yakima, Washington
- KARY 100.9FM, better known as "Cherry FM", plays music from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
- KJOX 1390AM is a Sports Talk station.
- KHHK 99.7FM, also known as "Hot 99.7", plays Hip hop musicHip hop musicHip hop music, also called hip-hop, rap music or hip-hop music, is a musical genre consisting of a stylized rhythmic music that commonly accompanies rapping, a rhythmic and rhyming speech that is chanted...
. - KBBO 980AM, also known as "KUSA 980", is a conservativeConservatismConservatism is a political and social philosophy that promotes the maintenance of traditional institutions and supports, at the most, minimal and gradual change in society. Some conservatives seek to preserve things as they are, emphasizing stability and continuity, while others oppose modernism...
Talk radioTalk radioTalk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
station. - KRSE 105.7FM, also known as "Bob FM" plays music from the '80s, '90s and whatever.
- KXDD 104.1FM plays modern Country musicCountry musicCountry music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
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