NewsTalk 1450 KBKW

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KBKW - Locally owned - Totally involved

Founded in 1949 by Ben K. Weatherwax, 1450 KBKW operates 24-hours on 1450 kHz, from studios at the Jodesha Broadcast Center, 1520 Simpson Avenue in Aberdeen, and our transmitter site on Westport Highway.

KBKW offers some of the biggest names in talk radio, and the area's ONLY live local AM drive talk show. Industry veteran Doug McDowell knows his subjects and not only knows what questions to ask, but how to ask them. Doug's daily CoffeeTalk program has become THE program to listen to every weekday. You can talk to Doug on air at any time by calling 360-533-KBKW, or by emailing doug@kbkw.com.

Unlike some stations, 1450 KBKW weekday programming (and most weekend programming) is LIVE. We feel that's important with the events going on around the world!

Fast Facts

Our Location

Name:	KBKW-AM
Call Letters:	KBKW-AM
Dial Position:	1450
Coverage Area:	Grays Harbor & Pacific Counties

Address:	1520 Simpson Avenue Aberdeen Washington 98520
Office Phone:	360-533-3000
Second Phone:
Office Fax:	360-532-1456
Request Line:

Station Contacts

Bill Wolfenbarger "Boss Bill"
President
Email Bill

Doug McDowell
Host: Coffee Talk
Email Doug

Gabrielle Jordan
Operations Manager
Email Gabrielle

Johnny Manson
On-Air Mornings 6am-10am
Production Director
Email Johnny

Dave Haviland
News Director
Email Dave

Johnna Cogdill
Senior Marketing Consultant
Email Johnna

Sally Miller
Sales Manager
Promotions Director
Email Sally

Tony Halekakis
Marketing Consultant
Email Tony

Deb Blecha
Marketing Consultant
Email Deb

More Radio

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:52:50 -0000

Tuning around on the radio dial...

· KSWW "Sunny" 102.1 FM Adult Contemporary
Home of Rhys Davis in the morning

· KJET "105 7 The Jet" Adult Contemporary
Johnny Manson's Morning Madhouse at 5am

· KANY "Bigfoot" 93 7" FM Fresh New Country
Alex O'Day in the Morning

· KBKW NewsTalk 1450 AM - More Live talk than any other station in Grays Harbor. The only place to hear CoffeeTalk with Doug McDowell

· 106.5 KAHS, the Aberdeen High School radio station, now has live programming with AHS students
7 am weekdays...give 'em a listen!

· KXRO 1320 AM News Talk

· KXXK 95.3 FM Country

· KDUX 104.7 FM Classic Rock

· KWOK 1490 AM SportsTalk

Low Power FM Stations
A new low-power non-commercial radio service was recently authorized by the FCC to provide local programming to limited geographic areas, normally a 3-4 mile radius. Low Power FM stations in this area include:

· 89.1 FM KXPB-LP Pacific Beach (Pacific Beach Food Bank)

· 89.5 FM KYAO-LP Ocean Shores Oldies

· 91.3 FM KOSW-LP Ocean Shores (City of Ocean Shores)

· 94.3 FM KAYO-LP Aberdeen Hound Dog Rock'n'Roll

· 98.5 FM KGHO-LP Hoquiam Oldies

· 105.5 FM KQHS-LP Amanda Park

· 106.5 FM KAHS-LP Aberdeen (Abderdeen School District) "The KAHS" Alternative

Low Power FM stations are limited to 100 watts and cannot accept advertising, but can support operations with fund-raiser and "underwriting" announcements, similar to the way Channel 9 KCTS raises funds.

Kim Kommando Tip of The Day

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:20:00 -0000

Programming Schedule

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NewsTalk 1450 AM Programming Schedule

Weekdays

Time	Show
12 mid - 2 am	Jerry Doyle - anecdotal humor, satirical observations and well-rounded social commentary
2 am - 6 am	Doug Stephan's Good Day
6-10 am	Doug McDowell's Coffee Talk - Live Gray Harbor's ONLY morning drive talk show - featuring live guests, local news, live call-ins and Paul Harvey
10 am - 12 pm	Neal Boortz - Important and oft forgotten points on the day's most important issues with a unique blend of insight and humor
1 pm – 3 pm	Jerry Doyle - Listeners enjoy Doyle's anecdotal humor, satirical observations and well-rounded social commentary
3 pm –6 pm	Michael Savage - He attacks big government and liberal media bias, but champions environment and animal rights. TALKLINE - 800-449-8255
6 pm - 8 pm	Rusty Humphries - Laugh one minute and cry the next as Rusty challenges listeners on the day's hottest topics
8 –pm – 10 pm	Mike Gallagher
10 –pm – 12 mid	Laura Ingraham - A wild ride through the colliding worlds of politics, the news media and Hollywood.

Saturday

Time	Show
12 mid - 2 am	Michael Medved
2-6 am	Doug Stephan's Good Day Weekend
6-7 am	Car and Driver Radio
7-10 am	Kim Komando Computer Show
10 am - 1 pm	Mike Gallagher
1 pm – 2 pm	Barry Farber
2-5 pm	Best of Neal Boortz
5-8 pm	Rusty Humphries Saturday Night America
8-10 pm	Steppin' Out Twelve Step Radio Program
10-11 pm	Jerry Doyle
11 pm - 2 am	Tammy Bruce

Sunday

Time	Show
2-5 am	Rusty Humphries Saturday Night America (ENCORE)
5-6 am	Legends of Success
6-9 am	The Dirt Doctor
9-9:30 am	Christian Science Sentinal
9:30-11 am	Money Pit
11-12 pm	Steve Dale’s Pet World
12-3 pm	Michael Medved
3-5 pm	National Geographic Radio
5-6 pm	Laura Ingraham
6-9 pm	Science Fantastic
9-10 pm	Proudly We Hail
10-11 pm	Dateline Washington
11-12 pm	Business Owners Toolkit

Coffee Talk

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:40:00 -0000

Gray Harbor's ONLY morning drive talk show
	Weekdays 6-10 a.m. Call Doug @ 533-KBKW

KBKW Coffee Talk Mug Club
NewsTalk 1450 KBKW invites you to call Doug McDowell on Coffee Talk weekday mornings 6am-10am. First time callers will receive a Coffee Talk coffee mug as a new member of the "KBKW Mug Club." As a KBKW Mug Club member, you'll learn about and win prizes before other listeners. Call KBKW's Coffee Talk today and become a Mug Club member!

KBKW Mug Club was on location at the Polson Museum in Hoquiam. Listeners gathered for coffee and snacks from the 7th Street Sweet Shop and browse through the museum. It was also the debut of the Coffee Bean Count Game with a chance to win a big prize pack!

Host of KBKW Coffee Talk Doug McDowell at his broadcast table.

Doug visits with John Larson (left), the currator of the Polson Museum and LeRoy Tipton (right), CEO of the Grays Harbor Chamber of Commerce.

FlashAlert News Releases

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:20:00 -0000

FlashAlert School Closure Information

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:30:00 -0000

Carrell says more needs to be done after sex predator bill is approved

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:37:37 -0000

OLYMPIA… Despite significant changes made by the Washington State House of Representatives,a bill that would prohibit sexually violent predators at the state’s Special Commitment Center on McNeil Island from possessing or accessing a personal computer has been agreed upon by the Senate. It will become law unless vetoed by the governor.

Senate Bill 6308, sponsored by Sen. Mike Carrell,R-Lakewood, was unanimously approved by the Senate Feb. 16. It requires the Department of Social and Health Services, which operates the SCC, to deny a resident use of a personal computer if his or her treatment plan states that computer access is harmful to that individual’s treatment. In such a case, a sexually violent predator may still access a word processing device with limited functionality and no graphical capabilities.

“My original bill would have prevented even more children from being exploited by only allowing SCC residents access to a computer if DSHS officials deemed it necessary,” Carrell said, “but I’m pleased that the Legislature was able to at least do something to address this disturbing pattern which has emerged at the Special Commitment Center.”

State-federal settlement bars LifeLock from claiming it can prevent identity theft

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:25:13 -0000

SEATTLE – LifeLock – the identity theft prevention provider whose CEO published his Social Security number in advertisements – can no longer claim its services protect consumers from all forms of identity theft.

“The states and Federal Trade Commission picked apart LifeLock’s claims and alleged the company couldn’t deliver on its promises,” Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “Today’s agreement deadbolts LifeLock’s ability to claim its services eliminate the risk of identity theft.”

A group of 34 state attorneys general joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today in announcing an agreement with LifeLock, under which the Tempe, Ariz.-based company will pay $11 million in restitution to consumers. Although the FTC and state attorneys general share jurisdiction to investigate unfair and deceptive practices against consumers, a joint enforcement action of this magnitude is unprecedented.

Each year, about 8 million Americans, including 5,000 Washington residents, become victims of identity theft or identity fraud. Given these alarming statistics, attorneys general said consumers are looking for ways to protect themselves and their pocketbooks.

ARRA funds help expand, improve Aberdeen Transit Station

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:23:14 -0000

OLYMPIA–WSDOT, Grays Harbor Transit and project partners celebrated today at a community ribbon-cutting at a bigger and better Aberdeen Transit Station. The station expansion and upgrade was funded in part by an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant.

With the ARRA grant and additional Federal Transit Administration funding, crews began work on the Aberdeen Transit Station last summer and opened the new facility to the public on January 20, 2010. The ARRA funds created 49 jobs in the area bringing $270,000 (associated payroll) into Grays Harbor community and filled a $500,000 shortfall for the $1.75 million project.

“Congratulations to Grays Harbor County for successfully completing this expansion project,” said Gov. Chris Gregoire. “This project allows Grays Harbor Transit to accommodate future travel demand, improve access to regional business and job centers, keep communities connected and help revitalize the local economy” she said.

Aberdeen Fire Department Warns of "Local" Fundraising Calls

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:04:49 -0000

Aberdeen, WA - The Aberdeen Fire Department would like to make citizens aware of a solicitation effort being conducted by a group called the “Firefighters Support Foundation”. The Firefighters Support Foundation is a tax-exempt non-profit organization that assists under funded fire departments nation wide through donations. Based on information our department has received, the foundation is informing citizens that their donation goes directly to their local fire department, which is untrue and misleading. Neither the Aberdeen Fire Department nor the Aberdeen Firefighters local 2639 has ever received any support from this group. Citizens are more than welcome to make a donation if they desire, but please be aware that donated money does not directly benefit this local fire department as the foundation claims.

For more information contact the Aberdeen Fire Department at 532-1254 or the foundations web site at www.ffsupport.org.

Washington Attorney General reels in refunds for consumers hooked by Aussies’ quack medicine Web sites

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:49:19 -0000

SEATTLE – It’s a g’day at the Washington Attorney General’s Office, where attorneys reached a settlement with a pair of Aussies who used sexy stories to sell bogus health cures over the Internet.

“The Internet has become a planet-wide hunting ground for fraudsters who lurk just below the surface like crocs in a river," Attorney General Rob McKenna said. “But this case proves that whether they're on the prowl in Seattle or Sydney, they’re still within justice’s reach.”

The deceptive business practices of Leanne Rita Vassallo and Aaron David Smith came to light last summer when the Attorney General’s Office filed a civil lawsuit accusing the pair of violating Washington’s Consumer Protection Act. The defendants, both of Cecil Hills, a suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, became millionaires while selling e-books for health conditions ranging from acne and asthma to sexually transmitted diseases and cancer.

WDFW seeks public comment on draft white-tailed deer plan

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:47:38 -0000

OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking public comment on a draft plan to guide management of the state’s white-tailed deer populations.

Developed by WDFW over the past year, the five-year plan outlines strategies for sustainably managing the game animals throughout their range in eastern Washington.

Other key goals include maintaining stable deer-hunting opportunities for state citizens and reducing deer-related damage to crops and other personal property.

Suspectfraud.com Helps Consumers "Check with the State before It's Too Late"

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:05:36 -0000

OLYMPIA, March 8, 2010 – Here’s a consumer tip: check www.suspectfraud.com to avoid getting ripped off on that deal that sounds too good to be true.

In an effort to counter consumer fraud, and to give residents a way to report crooked businesses, the Department of Revenue, Department of Labor and Industries and several other agencies have established a web site, www.suspectfraud.com that allows consumers to easily check to see if a business is registered before they sign on the dotted line. The site also allows consumers to report cases of suspected fraud.

Governor Chris Gregoire has proclaimed March 7-13 as Washington Consumer Protection Week in conjunction with National Consumer Protection Week. Information on the national program is available at http://www.consumer.gov/ncpw/.

WDFW tentatively schedules two spring razor-clam digs

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:19:14 -0000

OLYMPIA - Marking the start of the spring season, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has tentatively scheduled razor-clam digs on ocean beaches late this month and again in mid-April.

As always, final approval of both digs will depend on results of marine toxin tests that show the clams are safe to eat.

Prospective diggers should note that the first opening - scheduled March 26-April 1 at various ocean beaches - starts on evening tides, then switches to morning tides for the final four days, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish manager.

"The digs planned this month span the seasonal change, when the lowest tides shift from evening to morning hours," Ayres said. "As in past months, razor-clam digging will be allowed after noon for the first three days of the opening, but will then switch to morning hours starting Monday, March 29."

State Patrol Report Shows Grays Harbor DUI, and Speed Collisions Down

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 19:10:00 -0000

Last year, the Washington State Patrol saw a significant reduction in the number of speed and DUI related collisions throughout District 8.

The detachment offices situated along the Olympic Peninsula began a new tactic last year, by first identifying areas that were in need of a stronger level of enforcement. Troopers, along with the district’s command staff identified these areas by studying data spanning over a three year period. By looking at statistics such as fatal collisions, DUI arrests, and speed collision data, areas of interest were identified. In 2009, troopers conducted weekly saturation patrols – a high visibility emphasis with teams of several troopers, in these areas using proactive law enforcement. These saturation patrols increased violator contacts by 7% over 2008.

At the conclusion of 2009, collisions involving DUI drivers were down by 8%, speed related collisions were down 10%, and although the districts fatal collisions remained the same as 2008, we are down 30% from our six year average.

WSDOT Stimulus Update

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:50:22 -0000

All states met the March 2, 2010 deadline to obligate 100% of the Recovery Act highway funds, meaning no money will be redistributed between states. WSDOT advertised two more cable median barrier projects receiving stimulus funds on March 1. To date, the agency has advertised 28 rumble strip and 13 cable median barrier projects receiving $12 million in Recovery Act funds. WSDOT and local governments continue to advance more Recovery Act projects for construction. Two more individual highway projects and one ferry terminal project were awarded this week.