Oregon Radio Stations Directory

Complete guide to FM and AM radio stations across Oregon, including major markets Portland, Eugene, Salem, Medford, and Bend

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AM Stations

#23

Portland Market Rank

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Major Radio Markets in Oregon

Portland (Market Rank #23)

Portland is Oregon's largest radio market, ranking #23 nationally according to Nielsen's Spring 2024 rankings. The metro area supports approximately 65 FM stations and 34 AM stations, offering diverse programming from alternative rock to public broadcasting.

  • Coverage Area: Portland metro, including Beaverton, Gresham, and surrounding areas
  • Station Count: 99 stations (65 FM, 34 AM)
  • Notable Heritage Stations: KINK 101.9 FM (broadcasting since 1968), KEX 1190 AM
  • Market Characteristics: Strong alternative rock presence, diverse music formats, robust sports coverage

Eugene-Springfield

Oregon's second-largest radio market serves the Eugene-Springfield metro and Lane County with 46 FM stations and 31 AM stations. The market is home to KLCC, a charter member of NPR.

  • Coverage Area: Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis, and Lane County
  • Station Count: 77 stations (46 FM, 31 AM)
  • Notable Stations: KLCC 89.7 FM (NPR), KZEL 96.1 FM, KUGN 590 AM
  • University Presence: KWVA 88.1 FM (University of Oregon student station with 150+ volunteers)

Salem

Oregon's capital city market serves the Willamette Valley with a mix of local and regional stations.

  • Coverage Area: Salem, Keizer, Marion County
  • Notable Stations: KBZY 1490 AM, KCCS 1220 AM, KYKN 1430 AM
  • Format Mix: News/talk, contemporary hits, Christian programming

Medford-Ashland

Southern Oregon's largest market features approximately 50 FM and 18 AM stations, including Jefferson Public Radio's flagship station.

  • Coverage Area: Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass, Jackson County
  • Station Count: 68 stations (50 FM, 18 AM)
  • Notable Stations: KSMF 89.1 FM (JPR), KBOY 95.7 FM, KCMX 880 AM
  • Public Radio: Served by Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) instead of OPB

Bend-Redmond

Central Oregon's primary market serves Bend, Redmond, and the High Desert region with 29 FM and 4 AM stations.

  • Coverage Area: Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Deschutes County
  • Station Count: 33 stations (29 FM, 4 AM)
  • Notable Stations: KBND 1110 AM, KOAB 91.3 FM (OPB), KXIX 94.1 FM

Top Oregon Radio Stations by Format

Alternative Rock / Adult Album Alternative (AAA)

KINK 101.9 FM - Portland

Heritage Station

One of the country's best AAA stations, broadcasting since 1968. Known for consistent sound, philosophy, and community involvement spanning 50+ years. Features shows like Sunday Night Blues Room and Sunday Acoustic KINK. Raised over $1 million for Oregon Food Bank through KINK Christmas Concerts and Waterfront Blues Festival.

Format: Adult Album Alternative | Owner: Connoisseur Media

KNRK 94.7 FM - Portland (licensed to Camas, WA)

Alternative Rock

Portland's leading alternative rock station featuring modern and indie rock from Arctic Monkeys, The Black Keys, and Tame Impala. Supports local music showcases and emerging Portland bands. HD2 channel "KNRK-2" features classic alternative.

Format: Alternative Rock | Owner: Audacy, Inc.

Country Music

KUPL 98.7 FM - Portland

The Bull

Known as "98.7 The Bull," KUPL switched to country format in March 1984 after 10 years as easy listening. Studios located in Downtown Portland on SW 5th Avenue.

Format: Country | Owner: Connoisseur Media

KWJJ 99.5 FM - Portland

The Wolf

"99.5 The Wolf" with slogan "Nobody Plays More New Country!" Broadcasting in HD Radio format. Studio on SW Bancroft Street near downtown Portland, transmitter atop Portland's West Hills.

Format: Country | Owner: Audacy, Inc.

Classic Rock

KGON 92.3 FM - Portland

Classic Rock

Portland's classic rock station featuring hits from the 1960s-1990s. Owned by Audacy, Inc.

Format: Classic Rock | Owner: Audacy, Inc.

KBOY 95.7 FM - Medford

Rock

Southern Oregon's rock station serving the Medford-Ashland market.

Format: Rock | Market: Medford

Top 40 / Contemporary Hits

KKRZ 100.3 FM - Portland

Z100

Z100 Portland plays today's hit music and top 40 contemporary hits.

Format: Top 40 | Owner: iHeartMedia

KBBR 107.5 FM - Portland

Contemporary Hits

Contemporary hit radio serving the Portland market.

Format: Contemporary Hits Radio | Owner: iHeartMedia

News/Talk

KEX 1190 AM - Portland

News/Talk

News Radio 1190 KEX features news and talk programming, including Oregon State Beavers sports coverage.

Format: News/Talk | Owner: iHeartMedia

KUGN 590 AM - Eugene

NewsTalk

NewsTalk 590 AM serves the Eugene-Springfield market with news and talk programming.

Format: News/Talk | Market: Eugene

NPR and Public Radio in Oregon

Note: Oregon is served by two major public radio networks: Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) covering most of the state, and Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) serving Southern Oregon.

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)

Oregon Public Broadcasting is the primary public media organization for most of Oregon and southern Washington, operating on over 20 radio stations plus dozens of translators. OPB maintains primary affiliations with National Public Radio (NPR), American Public Media (APM), Public Radio Exchange (PRX), and BBC World Service.

KOPB-FM 91.5 - Portland (Flagship Station)

  • Power: Class C0 station with 73,000 watts ERP
  • Coverage: Portland metro and northwest Oregon
  • Programming: Morning Edition, All Things Considered, BBC World Service overnight
  • Transmitter: Forest Park, Portland (NW Skyline Boulevard)

History

OPB traces its roots to January 23, 1923, when KFDJ signed on from Oregon Agricultural College (now Oregon State University) in Corvallis. Call letters changed to KOAC on December 11, 1925. From 1923 to 1981, the OSU campus served as the base for educational broadcasting in Oregon before operations moved to Portland.

Key OPB Stations:

  • KOPB 91.5 FM - Portland (flagship)
  • KOAB 91.3 FM - Bend
  • KOAC 550 AM - Corvallis (historic call letters)
  • KRBM 90.9 FM - Pendleton

KLCC - NPR for Oregonians

KLCC is a charter member of National Public Radio (NPR), operating a network of 10 FM signals throughout western and central Oregon. The station reaches approximately 90,000 weekly listeners on-air, plus thousands more online.

Network Coverage:

  • KLCC 89.7 FM - Eugene, Springfield, Corvallis (main signal)
  • Bend-Redmond-Sisters
  • Roseburg-Riddle
  • Cottage Grove
  • Oakridge
  • Florence
  • Newport
  • Reedsport

Programming:

  • NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered
  • Oregon On The Record (locally-produced)
  • Award-winning local news coverage

Organization:

Licensed to Lane Community College and operated with support from The KLCC Public Radio Foundation, a community-led 501(c)3 nonprofit. Consistently among the region's most-listened-to stations.

Contact: 136 W 8th Ave, Eugene OR 97401 | 541-463-6000

Jefferson Public Radio (JPR)

Jefferson Public Radio serves over one million potential listeners across 60,000 square miles in Southern Oregon and the Shasta Cascade region of northern California. Owned by Southern Oregon University and headquartered in Ashland, JPR operates one of the largest translator networks of any public radio station in the country.

Flagship Station:

KSOR 89.1 FM - Ashland: Signed on in April 1969 as a 10-watt station operated by students at Southern Oregon College. Became a full NPR member by the end of the 1970s.

Three Services:

1. Classics & News (10 FM stations + 28 translators)
  • Morning Edition and All Things Considered on weekdays
  • Classical music programming during midday
  • Original JPR service covering entire broadcast area
2. Rhythm & News (5 FM stations + 6 translators)
  • Extended Morning Edition and All Things Considered
  • "Open Air" midday show: indie rock/pop, AAA, and Americana
  • Available on KSMF 89.1 FM (Medford-Ashland)
3. News & Information (8 AM stations + 3 FM stations)
  • The Jefferson Exchange (JPR's only local talk show)
  • NPR talk shows: 1A, Here & Now, Fresh Air
  • BBC World Service overnight

Contact: Southern Oregon University, 1250 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland, OR 97520 | 541-552-6301 or 800-782-6191

Community & University Stations

KBOO 90.7 FM - Portland
Community radio serving Portland, Corvallis (100.7 FM), and Hood River (91.9 FM). Volunteer-driven programming with diverse voices and alternative perspectives.
KWVA 88.1 FM - Eugene
University of Oregon student station with over 150 volunteers. Located on UO campus, providing training ground for aspiring broadcasters.
KBVR 88.7 FM - Corvallis
Oregon State University station operated by OSU students.
KPSU 1450 AM - Portland
Portland State University station providing hands-on experience for PSU students.

Oregon Sports Radio Coverage

Portland Trail Blazers

Rip City Radio 620 AM is the flagship home of the Portland Trail Blazers, broadcasting all games with play-by-play and analysis. The station also features Fox Sports Radio programming.

In addition to the Blazers, Rip City Radio 620 also carries Oregon State Beavers Baseball, Portland State Vikings Football, and Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball.

Oregon Ducks

University of Oregon sports are broadcast on the Oregon Sports Network:

  • KUJZ 95.3 FM - Eugene (flagship)
  • KFXX 1080 AM - Portland
  • KXTG 750 AM - Portland (alternative)
  • Sirius XM Channel 197

The network features broadcasters Joey Mac, Jerry Allen, Mike Jorgensen, Dusty Harrah, Ryan Milano, and Chris Clayton, offering daily Duck Insider talk show, pregame segments, football coaches shows, and play-by-play broadcasts.

Oregon State Beavers

Oregon State University athletics are broadcast on the Beaver Sports Network, managed by Learfield's Beaver Sports Properties:

  • Rip City Radio 620 AM - Portland (football flagship)
  • KEX 1190 AM - Portland (main flagship)
  • KEJO 1240 AM - Corvallis (local flagship)
  • Sirius XM Channel 158 or 201
  • Varsity Network - online streaming

Coverage includes football, men's and women's basketball, baseball, and the weekly Beaver Sports Talk show.

750 The Game

"Portland's Sports Radio" at 750 The Game (KXTG 750 AM) provides comprehensive coverage of Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, college football, Portland Timbers, and Oregon sports news.

The Bald Faced Truth

Popular sports radio show hosted by John Canzano covering Oregon sports, including the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, and Portland Trail Blazers. Available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts and other platforms.

Oregon Radio Stations by City

Major FM Stations:

  • KINK 101.9 - Adult Album Alternative (heritage station since 1968)
  • KNRK 94.7 - Alternative Rock (licensed to Camas, WA)
  • KUPL 98.7 - Country (98.7 The Bull)
  • KWJJ 99.5 - Country (99.5 The Wolf)
  • KGON 92.3 - Classic Rock
  • KKRZ 100.3 - Top 40 (Z100)
  • KBBT 107.5 - Contemporary Hits
  • KBOO 90.7 - Community Radio
  • KOPB 91.5 - NPR/Public Radio (OPB flagship)
  • KPDQ 93.7 - Christian Contemporary
  • KUFO 101.1 - Sports/Talk
  • KXL 95.5 - News/Talk

Major AM Stations:

  • KEX 1190 - News/Talk
  • KXL 750 - News/Talk/Sports (The Game)
  • KEWS 620 - Sports (Rip City Radio - Trail Blazers)
  • KOTK 1080 - Sports (Oregon Ducks)
  • KPDQ 800 - Christian Talk
  • KBNP 1410 - Ethnic

Major FM Stations:

  • KLCC 89.7 - NPR (charter NPR member, 10-station network)
  • KZEL 96.1 - Contemporary Hits
  • KWVA 88.1 - University of Oregon (150+ student volunteers)
  • KNRQ 95.3 - Various formats
  • KQFE 88.9 - Christian (Family Radio)

Major AM Stations:

  • KUGN 590 - NewsTalk
  • KORE 1050 - Sports (Fox Sports Eugene)
  • KKNX 840 - Classic Hits (5 OAB awards, locally owned)
  • KNRQ 1320 - News/Talk

Eugene market reaches approximately 90,000 weekly listeners through KLCC alone, making it one of the region's most-listened-to stations.

Major FM Stations:

  • KSMF 89.1 - JPR Rhythm & News (Southern Oregon University)
  • KBOY 95.7 - Rock
  • KCMX 101.9 - Variety (broadcast from Mt. Ashland)
  • KCNA 102.7 - Country (broadcast from Mt. Ashland)
  • KIFS 107.5 - Contemporary (Kiss 107.5, broadcast from Mt. Ashland)
  • KORJ 97.7 - Smooth Jazz (The Breeze)
  • KKJJ 107.5 - Ashland

Major AM Stations:

  • KCMX 880 - News (NewsRadio 880)
  • KMED 1440 - Hits (80s/70s/60s)
  • KRTA 610 - Religious
  • KLVB 730 - Christian (K-LOVE)

Note: Southern Oregon market is served by Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) rather than OPB for public broadcasting.

AM Stations:

  • KBZY 1490 - Variety
  • KCCS 1220 - Christian
  • KYKN 1430 - News/Talk (Keizer)

Salem listeners also receive stations from Portland (40 miles north) and can access OPB network signals.

Major FM Stations:

  • KOAB 91.3 - OPB Public Radio
  • KXIX 94.1 - Rock (X94)
  • KTWS 98.3 - Contemporary
  • KLRR 101.7 - Country
  • KSJJ 102.9 - Various (Redmond)
  • KQAK 105.7 - Various

AM Stations:

  • KBND 1110 - News/Sports (FM News 100.1)
  • KXUX 940 - Variety

Central Oregon stations also receive KLCC signals from Eugene network covering Bend-Redmond-Sisters area.

  • KBVR 88.7 FM - Oregon State University (student station)
  • KLOO 106.1 FM - Contemporary
  • KOAC 550 AM - OPB Public Radio (historic call letters)
  • KLOO 1340 AM - Talk
  • KBOO 100.7 FM - Community Radio (Portland simulcast)

Corvallis is the historic home of Oregon educational broadcasting, dating to KFDJ's 1923 sign-on at Oregon Agricultural College (now OSU).

North Coast - Astoria:

  • KMUN 91.9 FM - Community Radio

Central Coast - Newport & Lincoln City:

  • KLCO 90.5 FM - KLCC Network (Lane Community College)
  • KYTE 102.7 FM - Newport
  • KSND 95.1 FM - Lincoln City

South Coast - Coos Bay, Bandon, Coquille:

  • KDCQ 93.5 FM - Coos Bay (The Dock)
  • KSHR 97.3 FM - Coquille
  • KBDN 96.5 FM - Bandon
  • KWRO 630 AM - Coquille

Florence:

  • KLFO 88.1 FM - KLCC Network
  • KCST 106.9 FM - Contemporary
  • KCST 1250 AM - Talk

Coastal communities benefit from KLCC's extensive translator network, providing NPR programming to Florence, Newport, and Reedsport.

Grants Pass:

  • KAPK 91.1 FM - Christian (American Family Radio)
  • KLDR 98.3 FM - Contemporary
  • KAJO 1270 AM - News/Talk

Pendleton:

  • KRBM 90.9 FM - OPB Public Radio

The Dalles:

  • KMCQ 104.5 FM - Contemporary (Q104)

La Grande:

  • KEOL 91.7 FM - Eastern Oregon University

Lebanon:

  • KGAL 1580 AM - Variety

Complete Oregon Radio Station Directory

Note: This directory includes all FCC-licensed radio stations in Oregon. Station formats and ownership are subject to change. For the most current information, visit station websites or consult the FCC database.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon has over 150 FCC-licensed radio stations, including 100+ FM stations and 50+ AM stations. The largest concentration is in the Portland metro area (99 stations), followed by Eugene-Springfield (77 stations), and Medford-Ashland (68 stations). Portland ranks as the #23 radio market nationally according to Nielsen's Spring 2024 rankings.

Top-rated Portland stations include KINK 101.9 FM (adult album alternative - broadcasting since 1968), KNRK 94.7 FM (alternative rock), KUPL 98.7 The Bull (country), KWJJ 99.5 The Wolf (country), KGON 92.3 FM (classic rock), and KKRZ 100.3 Z100 (top 40). For public radio, KOPB 91.5 FM is OPB's flagship station broadcasting NPR programming. For sports, Rip City Radio 620 AM carries Portland Trail Blazers games.

Oregon has two major NPR networks. Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) serves most of the state with its flagship station KOPB 91.5 FM in Portland, plus 20+ stations and translators including KOAB 91.3 FM (Bend) and KOAC 550 AM (Corvallis). KLCC 89.7 FM serves Eugene-Springfield with a 10-station network across western and central Oregon, reaching 90,000 weekly listeners. Southern Oregon is served by Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) on KSMF 89.1 FM in Ashland, offering three services across 60,000 square miles with one of the largest translator networks in the country.

Oregon Ducks games air on the Oregon Sports Network via KUJZ 95.3 FM in Eugene (flagship), KFXX 1080 AM in Portland, and KXTG 750 The Game, plus Sirius XM Channel 197. The network features broadcasters Joey Mac and Jerry Allen with pregame shows, coaches shows, and play-by-play broadcasts. Oregon State Beavers air on the Beaver Sports Network via Rip City Radio 620 AM and KEX 1190 AM in Portland, KEJO 1240 AM in Corvallis, plus Sirius XM Channel 158 or 201. Coverage includes football, basketball, baseball, and weekly Beaver Sports Talk.

Rip City Radio 620 AM is the flagship home of the Portland Trail Blazers, broadcasting all games with play-by-play and analysis. The station features Fox Sports Radio programming and also carries Oregon State Beavers Baseball, Portland State Vikings Football, and Hillsboro Hops minor league baseball. Rip City Radio provides comprehensive Blazers coverage including pregame shows, post-game analysis, and team talk shows throughout the season.

KINK 101.9 FM is one of the country's best adult album alternative (AAA) stations and a Portland heritage station broadcasting since 1968. Over 50+ years, KINK has maintained consistent sound, philosophy, and community involvement - a rarity in commercial broadcasting. Many DJs have been with the station for decades. KINK plays diverse music including alternative rock, acoustic, folk, pop, blues, reggae, and new age. Special programs include Sunday Night Blues Room, Sunday Acoustic KINK, and Tranceformation. The station has raised over $1 million for Oregon Food Bank through KINK Christmas Concerts, Lights Out CD compilations, and the Waterfront Blues Festival. KINK is owned by Connoisseur Media.

Yes, Oregon has several college radio stations operated by students. KWVA 88.1 FM is the University of Oregon's student station in Eugene with over 150 volunteers, providing training for aspiring broadcasters. KBVR 88.7 FM serves Oregon State University in Corvallis. KPSU 1450 AM is Portland State University's station offering hands-on experience for PSU students. KEOL 91.7 FM broadcasts from Eastern Oregon University in La Grande. These stations typically feature diverse programming, local music, and serve as training grounds for students pursuing careers in broadcasting and media.

In 2024, the shutdown of five Oregon coast stations owned by Yaquina Bay Communications marked a significant loss for local commercial broadcasting after 75 years of operation. The group included KBCH 1400 AM (Lincoln City), KNPT 1310 AM (Newport), KCRF-FM 96.7 MHz (Lincoln City), KNCU 92.7 MHz (Newport), and KWDP 820 AM (Waldport). This closure impacted local news and community programming along the central Oregon coast. However, the coast is still served by KLCC's network of translators (KLCO 90.5 FM Newport, KLFO 88.1 FM Florence), community radio KMUN 91.9 FM (Astoria), and other regional stations.

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Last updated on November 27, 2025