KMWV’s mission is to empower all people to communicate
and provide community information through media.

about us

98.3 FM is shared between Capital Community Media (KMWV) and Radio Poder (KTUP). From 6pm-10am, listeners will hear KMWV. From 10am-6pm, listeners will find Spanish-speaking programming curated by KTUP.

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Station COORDINATOR:

Lisa Walz
manager@983kmwv.org
(503) 588-2288 ex. 7565

What do you wanna hear on KMWV?

KMWV Show Proposal Form

Do you have a show already to go and want to hear it on the radio? We want to hear about it! Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch to discuss it with you.

Construction Updates

Watch for multimedia wing construction updates here!

KMWV’S Vision:

KMWV envisions an actively-engaged, informed community that values democracy, diversity, justice, education and the arts. 

KMWV’s Values:

Democracy & the Media

All people in a democracy have the right and responsibility to take part in the decisions that affect them and their communities. KMWV provides the community with the opportunity for political, cultural, artistic, spiritual, and individual expression on radio. 

Emergency Information and Effective Response

CC:Media, including KMWV, is a Joint Information Center for the distribution of emergency information for the City of Salem and Marion County. Radio is a vital communications medium when communications land lines are damaged and electrical service is lost. Radio creates well-informed communities able to manage crises and challenges in a more effective manner. KMWV will connect local governments with their constituents, enabling them to provide timely information. 

Community Engagement

Information alone is not enough to ensure a healthy democracy. Citizens must also enter into active discussion and debate in order to participate in solving problems for the common good. Through KMWV, CC:Media promotes the use of non-commercial radio for discussing issues and solving problems.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusiveness

Democracy is most effective in a society that is just, equitable and inclusive. CC:Media celebrates our diverse community and works to achieve an environment reflective of our community, one that recognizes and celebrates our similarities and differences that may include race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, socioeconomic status, language, level of ability, age, religious commitment or political perspective. By time-sharing FM channel 98.3 with radio partner Mano a Mano’s KTUP Spanish language station, the radio partners serve virtually the entire service area. 

Access to Information

A well-informed, actively-involved society makes more responsible decisions. KMWV promotes transparency by providing reliable, timely local information to inform and enable an active dialogue in our community. KMWV expands the reach of CC:Media to a population base greater than 800,000, reaching people who commute to Salem for their jobs, shopping or pleasure, and reaching employers who hire Salem residents.

KMWV History

2016 November
CC:Media and Mano a Mano are granted a shared radio license for 98.3 FM.

2018 November
The CRC purchases 1700 square feet of building space adjacent to CC:Media. When remodeled, this space will become a Multimedia Wing capable of simultaneous television, radio and internet distribution. 

2019 September
KMWV and KTUP activate 98.3 FM.

2020 September
Construction begins on the remodel of the east wing, soon to become the home of 98.3 FM.

2021 February
CC:Media hires Lisa Walz, KMWV’s first radio station manager.

2021 April
Programming begins on 98.3 KMWV, including partnered signature show “In Case You Missed It with the Salem Reporter”

2021 June
KMWV broadcasts live for the first time at Make Music Day

2021 July
KMWV gains first Radio Station Sponsorship by wineaccess.com

2021 August
KMWV has a full schedule of public affairs, educational and entertainment programming