When did KALE begin broadcasting in Richland Washington?
KALE began broadcasting on the 1st of April 1950. The station started with 1,000 watts of power on AM 900 kHz.
Questions about Kale
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What radio formats has KALE used since its launch?
KALE had a Top-40 radio format until the early 1980s when it switched to adult contemporary. The station later adopted Country Legends classic country format on the 15th of May 2012 and changed to contemporary Christian branded as 106.1 The Bridge on the 17th of June 2022.
Who owns KALE today after the 2011 regulatory intervention?
Ingstad Radio Washington purchased more than $16 million in debt owed by Seattle-based New Northwest Broadcasters from CIT Group on the 6th of November 2011. The discounted price for Ingstad is about $6.7 million for all 12 stations including KALE.
Where are the current broadcast studios for KALE located?
KALE moved to its current home at 4304 S. 24th Ave in Kennewick in 2012. Previous locations included Road 68 in Pasco, 218 W. Kennewick Ave., and 310 W. Kennewick Ave.
Why did Townsquare Media fail to acquire KALE in 2011?
The Federal Communications Commission blocked the proposed divestiture trust plan in 2011 because it was a substantial departure from previously approved uses. Five sets of applications were dismissed that would have reassigned the radio station licenses.