| City | Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|
| Country | US |
| Area | Whatcom County |
| Branding | KPUG 1170 |
| Frequency | 1170 kHz |
| Airdate | 1948 (age 78) |
| Format | Sports |
| Power |
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| Class | B |
| Facility id | 58887 |
| Licensing authority | FCC |
| Sister stations | KAFE, KGMI, KISM |
| Affiliations | |
| Owner | Saga Communications |
| Licensee | Sage Broadcasting, LLC |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | www.kpug1170.com |
KPUG (1170 AM) is a sports radio station located and licensed in Bellingham, Washington, transmitting from an antenna located off Sunset Drive. KPUG is operated by the Cascade Radio Group, owned by Saga Communications. The majority of local sports taking place in and around Whatcom County are broadcast on KPUG. Local programming includes "The Zone With Allan Fee," which runs weekdays from 3-6 pm.
KPUG serves Northwest Washington with a signal that reaches into Vancouver and Victoria in Canada and also reaches into Seattle's northern suburbs (daytime only) and the Olympic Peninsula.
History
KPUG began broadcasting in early 1948 on 1170 kHz with 1,000 watts of power. It was an affiliate of the Don Lee Network. The station's principal owner was Jessica Longston.[1]
References
- ^ "KPUG Bellingham, Wash. Joins Don Lee Network". Broadcasting. February 9, 1948. Retrieved November 4, 2014.