KWLE
Encyclopedia
KWLE is a radio station
that plays an Adult contemporary music
format. Licensed to Anacortes, Washington
, USA, it serves the Skagit County, Washington
area. The station is currently owned by San Juan Communications, Inc.
They also broadcast local Anacortes sporting events. It is mostly heard in the Skagit County area.
KWLE was formerly KLKI, playing standards similar to Seattle station KIXI
. The format change in December 2007 angered many loyal listeners, who argued that they no longer had a local outlet to hear "Standards".
It is disputed there were disgruntled listeners. Many applauded the change as the "adult standards" format is dying. KWLE has broadened its coverage of local news and sports and its large fan base has embraced it. They have increased their reach to the surrounding areas.
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
that plays an Adult contemporary music
Adult contemporary music
Adult contemporary music is a broad style of popular music that ranges from lush 1950s and 1960s vocal music to predominantly ballad-heavy music with varying degrees of rock influence, as well as a radio format that plays such music....
format. Licensed to Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes, Washington
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is a consolidation of the name Anna Curtis, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 15,778 at the time of the 2010 census...
, USA, it serves the Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County, Washington
Skagit County is a county in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Skagit Indian tribe. As of 2010, the population was 116,901. It is included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, Washington, Metropolitan Statistical Area...
area. The station is currently owned by San Juan Communications, Inc.
They also broadcast local Anacortes sporting events. It is mostly heard in the Skagit County area.
KWLE was formerly KLKI, playing standards similar to Seattle station KIXI
KIXI
KIXI is an AM radio station licensed to Mercer Island-Seattle, Washington on the frequency of 880 kHz. It operates 24 hours a day with a daytime power of 50,000 watts and a nighttime power of 10,000 watts.-Format:...
. The format change in December 2007 angered many loyal listeners, who argued that they no longer had a local outlet to hear "Standards".
It is disputed there were disgruntled listeners. Many applauded the change as the "adult standards" format is dying. KWLE has broadened its coverage of local news and sports and its large fan base has embraced it. They have increased their reach to the surrounding areas.