Dialed-In Radio For The People By The People

Thanks to KPOV volunteer Ann Fitzmaurice for writing this article for Cascade Business News’ “Women in Business” issue.

“Community, community, community.” That’s how Linda Orcelletto, the new executive director of KPOV 88.9 FM describes Bend’s community radio station. This comment may seem too brief, but her response spans the breadth of Central Oregon’s nonprofit radio station and the depths of its historical beginnings. KPOV will celebrate 20 years of commercial-free music, news and talk shows to almost 17,000 weekly listeners.

The P-O-V in KPOV stands for point of view which lends credence to the community-focused programs through a mixture of voices, ideas, art, and education. “With a plethora of streaming services and the decline in local journalism, the community aspects of KPOV are more relevant today than ever before,” says Orcelletto. “Our local DJs, music from local artists and community news sets us apart from commercial radio stations.”

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Thank You, Central Oregon!

KPOV was voted the
Best Radio Station in Central Oregon!

We're thrilled and honored to receive this title for the second year in a row. Thank you for your support, we couldn't do it without you!

Bend Pride 2024

A big thank you to Bend Pride Coalition and SUS Magazine for having KPOV at this year’s Pride Event! We had a great time celebrating and connecting with the community. We are looking forward to next year!

2023 Volunteer of the Year Award

KPOV is grateful for an incredible group of volunteers who give time and energy to help the station thrive. Each year, we honor individuals who have excelled in their service to KPOV with our Volunteer of the Year Award. This year, we are proud to present the award to Stacie “Stacie Dread” Johnson and Stu “Studio” McDonald!

Stacie is a volunteer who is dedicated to building community at KPOV. She led the planning of the fall volunteer picnic, and also created a fun, welcoming atmosphere by decorating the station for the spring fund drive. She is always willing to lend a hand in the broadcast studio during fund drives, whether filling in on specials or helping her fellow talk show hosts with their live fundraising shows.


Stu has donated an extensive amount of time to creating a better, safer workplace for the KPOV community. Our electrical upgrade, emergency lighting, new floors, and office lighting are all thanks to Stu’s efforts.

KPOV at the Earth Day Fair

This past weekend, we had the pleasure of attending the Earth Day Fair and Parade, hosted by The Environmental Center! We had a wonderful time meeting the community, sharing what we do, and enjoying this amazing event on a beautiful spring day! A big thank you to everyone who stopped by and said hello!