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KGRG1 - Timeless Alternative Rock - 1330 AM, 89.9 FM HD2 and streaming online! You can listen to us from ANYWHERE in the world!

KGRG1 - The roots of Grunge and "YOUR Classic Alternative" began April 5th, 2014 to honor the sound of the northwest in the 80's and 90's all the way to today - Soundgarden, Alice In Chains, Foo Fighters, Mother Love Bone, STP, Pearl Jam, The Clash, The Misfits, Sonic Youth, U2, The Ramones, Grunt Truck, Temple of the Dog, of course Nirvana and so much more. Everything that made KGRG-FM the most t

alked about college radio station in the country and created a new genre that still Rocks today. Click the "Listen Live" graphic on our website ... we're always streaming online at http://www.KGRG1.com, as well as on the TuneIn Radio App and now on KGRG-FM HD2

OUR HISTORY

Originally KGRG1 was KENU - The Sound of The Plateau

Licensed April 28, 1982, KENU was a country music station at 1330 AM run by a series of local owners in Enumclaw, Washington. KENU was a community focused radio station that ran local programming hosted by local DJs as well as coverage of Enumclaw High School's football games. In 1988, KENU changed call signs to KQZQ. KQZQ aired a Hard Rock radio format which only lasted for a total of 23 days, when KENU returned by popular demand. Country Gold Network

In 1992, KENU became a simulcast of KJUN 1450 AM in Puyallup, WA and became apart of the new Country Gold Network along with KBLV 1540 AM in Bellevue, WA, and KTOL 1280 AM in Olympia, WA. In early 1996, the Country Gold Network discontinued operations due to financial distress. KENU went silent and was put up for sale. Plateau Country

In November 1996, The Green River Foundation purchased the silent radio station, so that Green River Community College students would have internship possibilities at KENU. The studio was moved into the Enumclaw GRCC campus and KENU went back on the air as "Plateau Country". They tried to operate KENU as a commercial radio station, but relatively few students ever participated in the country station internship. During the summer of 2000, the KENU studios were relocated to Green River's Auburn Campus. In 2001, the general manager of GRCC's radio stations, Tom Evans Krause, allowed radio format change. KENU went into stunting, airing the top dance hits of 1997, preparing for a new radio format. KENU - NU Music, Pure Dance

KENU was moved into the Student Center, next door to KGRG at the Auburn campus with a new digital on air studio. The new moniker as KENU "NU Music, Pure Dance" was adopted

Pulse 1330

The new EDM format (unveiled in June 2004) was branded as "Pulse 1330" which tried to stay away from mainstream Dance music. The new format included a new logo, new IDs, new slogan "The Northwest's Underground Music Source", and the playlist was completely revamped. Pulse 1330 gained a presence in the Seattle party scene, despite the fact that their signal was barely audible in the downtown Seattle area. Even though Pulse 1330 broadcasted over 1330 AM KENU in Enumclaw, their main focus was their worldwide online presence as an internet radio station. At first, Pulse 1330 focused mainly on Trance but as time went on it began including other forms of Electronica, such as Hardcore, House, Drum'n'Bass/Jungle as well as Rhythmic tracks from local artists (while KGRG played Rock tracks from local artists). In September 2006, The Northwest's Underground Music Source "Pulse 1330" signed off and began airing a loop of Nirvana's Smells Like Teen Spirit for 3 days. Thus began KGRG1 (AM) - The Alternative Past! @ http://www.kgrg1.com, which signed on in 2006 with The Ramones' Blitzkrieg Bop. The new format plays tracks that were formerly played on sister station KGRG in the 80s and early 90's. In February 2007, the long standing KENU call sign was changed to KGRG to match their sister FM station and the new name.

11/16/2023

Here's a link to the KGRG1 player with Artist, Title and Album Art!

02/15/2022

Green River College Announces AA Degree With Concentration in Broadcast and Digital Media By John Knowlton, Journalism Instructor, Fine Arts Division, August 18, 2020 Keeping pace with changing dynamics in the journalism industry, Green River College is now offering a new Associate of Arts degree wi...

12/26/2021

A photo of the KGRG1 Staff as captured by a DX listener in Sweden. Wait, that's not right - except the part about a listener from Sweden ;-)
Happy Holidays!

11/11/2021

Expressing our appreciation to all veterans for their service to our country.

11/07/2021

Registration is open NOW! Green River College offers many courses, and here are two ways to get started.

Produce and promote your own podcast (JOURN 125), or take it to the air and learn how radio stations really work (JOURN 115). Either way, you'll learn some cool skills and have fun doing it!

No need to talk by yourself - register with a friend and do it together. You'll have more fun and it's more entertaining!

04/06/2021

Be sure to check this out on KGRG FM too!

03/10/2021

GUESS WHAT! it is Tuesday and it is Alley Kat Chat night!! here is what the Kat team as going tonight! it is a very special episode of ... Brits in the valley!

it goes live on KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative!

http://mixlr.com/alley-kat-chat/events/brits-in-the-valley

Who thought Oprah & Tyler Perry would be the ones to help take down The Crown in 2021?! Jake's heard snippets of the interview but did Meghan spill the tea like it was 1773 or what!? Heidi spent a spell as an ex-pat in England back in the day, so we'll get her thoughts on this whole shebangabang. We...

03/02/2021

Alley Kat Chat tonight! It is ! So you needs to tune in tonight on KGRG FM & KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative

LTATM Media Network goes a few things we are planning too for .

Come Chat with the on Mixlr
https://mixlr.com/alley-kat-chat/events/local-tunesday-volume-2?fbclid=IwAR386aLLxYVkCz9jVaYnj6uNWzH0GjxMk3Mh7MxBL1HjErp5-7S7amEOJSs

Who thought local music would be so popular?! WE DID!!!! So we're bringing "Local Tunesday" back to your ear holes again!! We're also getting even cooler by adding our new Rock Kat, Dace to the show, who you may know as the "Dace" in Dace's Rock 'N More Music Academy! This week, we're featuring Disa...

03/02/2021

Alley Kat Chat takes over KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative every Tuesdays starting at 7pm - 10pm (PST). Tonight YOU local musicians might not want to miss this show!
http://AlleyKatChat.Com/

02/25/2021

Enrollment for Spring '21 is now open at Green River College! Classes start March 31, and EARLY ENROLLMENT IS ESSENTIAL!

There are several Broadcast courses being offered each quarter!

For example, Journalism 140 will prepare you for a career in audio production, or just help you in ANY audio-related field of interest! You'll learn how to create awesome audio tracks for podcasts, radio, video, music, and live sound!

For more information on KGRG and the Broadcast Journalism program, visit https://www.greenriver.edu/students/get-involved/radio-stations/

02/23/2021

Join Alley Kat Chat TONIGHT from 7-10 as well dive into the world of Crime & Mystery with Captain Abbott from the KCSO!

We are going to recap the PooPoo Point Shooting and the disappearance of Asia Wilbon who vanished a year ago from Kent West Hill.

*And of course we are gotta CHAT about the ‘Bow-Chicka-Bow-Wow Burglars’!!!*

Just ask Alexa or Siri or your Uncle Bob to PLAY KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative !!
PS- GET ON Mixlr's CHAT and hang out with us!!
REQUEST Line- 253 833-5004

https://mixlr.com/alley-kat-chat/events/crime-in-the-valley-w-captain-abbott-kcs

Join us TONIGHT from 7-10 as well dive into the world of Crime & Mystery with Captain Abbott from the KCSO! We are going to recap the PooPoo Point Shooting and the disappearance of Asia Wilbon who vanished a year ago from Kent West Hill. *And of course we are gotta CHAT about the ‘Bow-Chicka-Bow-W...

02/23/2021

Well it is Tuesday and not ANY Tuesday, it is Crime in the Valley on Alley Kat Chat! will be on both KGRG FM and KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative starting at 7pm (PST)!

You want to listen, download the app and chat with on Mixlr.

https://www.facebook.com/AlleyKatChat

LIVE from the KGRG studios, it's Alley Kat Chat! The Valley's ONLY MEOWtastic local radio show!

02/09/2021

Alley Kat Chat has a surprise guest one of KGRG FM's very own DJs that is on Tuesday nights from 4-7pm (PST). They have Peter Artman. The team be talking about his podcast and dating advice.

Tune in and call in tonight online on KGRG FM and KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative

https://mixlr.com/alley-kat-chat/events/the-katz-do-v-day-with-peter-artman?fbclid=IwAR3niPUeYeuQ-ItTCR9GTj8d-13xV5MXEwaaH5fYTjLNiWO0ZJMbSilBfjA

It's our Valentine's Day show! This week we're joined in studio by Peter Artman, host of KGRG's "Food for Thots", a show & podcast about dating advice & lifestyle discussion! We'll be taking calls and seeing what kind of good discussions we can get. We'll also be getting an update from Lori who gave...

02/03/2021

Team Alley Kat Chat messing around before the show starts!

02/03/2021

Tonight Alley Kat Chat has someone special on tonight's show! you do not want to miss it! starts at 7pm - 10pm (PST) on KGRG 1

https://www.facebook.com/AlleyKatChat

LIVE from the KGRG studios, it's Alley Kat Chat! The Valley's ONLY MEOWtastic local radio show!

01/19/2021

Hey everyone this is Pixi Kat producer of Alley Kat Chat!

YOU do not want to miss tonight show starting at 7pm - 10pm (PST) it should be a RAD show!! Excited to chat with Greg from Retro Emporium Kent & Mario from Northwest Phenomenon.

A bunch of links in the comments below will help you TUNE in!!!!
NEW request Call/In Line 253 833-5004 OR TEXT us at 425 310-LALA

Pixi Kat (me) will be driving the calls tonight so send her some Alley Kat LOVE!!!

01/19/2021

Alley Kat Chat is gonna keep it “Retro” this week!

Tune in tomorrow night as we talk to Greg from ,WA! They recently celebrated their 2nd Anniversary, so we’ll find out all about the shop, what made him & his wife Anne open it & what the future holds for this blast from the past!

We’ll also be speaking with from ’s Northwest Phenomenon! Like things that go bump in the night or are you looking forward to all that recent UFO stuff being declassified? Mario’s got you covered Wednesday at 10pm & Sunday at 8pm on KGRG. https://www.northwestphenomenon.com/

And since the inauguration is coming up, we’ll chat about some of the musical guests that have played them in the last 50 years. Yes, James Brown was at Nixon’s inauguration ceremony!

Listen in on KGRG FM, KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative, Mixlr or the iHeartRadio app!

Mario is the host of NorthWest Phenomenon. It is the face of a new generation emerging in talk radio. In a constantly changing news climate, Mario Magaña has the appeal and real-life experience to guide a broad demographic of listeners who want straightforward answers on complex issues. Some of t

01/18/2021

Alley Kat Chat takes the airwaves every Tuesdays from 7pm - 10pm on KGRG1 - Your Classic Alternative Tune in and have amazing time!

https://alleykatchat.com/?fbclid=IwAR11CAX11vX29VuQ7_xq7-7jPsp7Q37pSBVSgrzz9KuI8AnAoz4uomC2288

11/30/2020

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08/28/2020

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