KNWN, clear-channel all-news radio station in Seattle
KNWN is a radio station in Seattle, Washington, broadcasting on 1000 kHz with a focus on news and local information. It operates at 50,000 watts, the maximum power for AM stations in the US, using a single directional antenna during the day and switching to three towers at night to extend its reach.
The station began in 1926 as KGFA on Harbor Island and underwent several call sign changes, including the long-running KOMO identity. It moved to downtown Seattle in the late 1940s and evolved from music and talk formats to become primarily news-focused over the following decades.
The station is known as Northwest Newsradio and serves as a familiar presence in Seattle's daily life. Residents rely on it as a trusted source that speaks directly to the community without unnecessary complexity.
You can listen to KNWN on radio at 1000 AM or stream it online through the station's website, available 24 hours a day. The station also provides ways to contact them with news tips or questions to keep the community engaged.
At night, the station switches to three towers, allowing it to broadcast its signal across western North America to reach listeners in places like Vancouver and Portland. This technical setup shows how a local news outlet can expand its reach significantly after dark.
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