There is a new news/talk radio station in Spokane. KBNW has debuted in the Eastern Washington market.
What We Know: 1230 KSBN and 107.1 KBNW-FM will now broadcast a news/talk format. Washington State Association of Broadcasters President Keith Shipman owns the station. The company struck a deal to purchase the signals in February. KSBN-AM is a Class C signal with 1,000 watts of power. KBNW-FM is a Class C signal with 25,000 watts of power. The FM signal is licensed to nearby Deer Park, Washington.
Included in the station’s daily lineup are:
- 6-9 AM: Spokane’s Morning News
- 9 AM-12 PM: Armstrong & Getty
- 12-3 PM: The Lars Larson Show
- 3-4 PM: The Ramsey Show
- 4-6 PM: Spokane’s Afternoon News
- 6-9 PM: The Ramsey Show
- 9 PM-12 AM: America at Night with McGraw Milhaven
What They Said: “Local broadcasting is at its best when it informs, connects and serves the community. Our goal is to provide timely, relevant information that keeps the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene metropolitan area well informed, whether it’s breaking news, traffic slowdowns, severe weather or the stories shaping our region each day.” -Horizon Broadcasting Group President/CEO Keith Shipman
What It Means: There is now a competition in the market with iHeartMedia‘s 590 KQNT. That station, in the most recent Nielsen ratings, saw a 5.4 share in the 12+ category.
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