KOAC

For over 70 years, KOAC has been a cornerstone of Oregon's public broadcasting landscape. Broadcasting from Corvallis, it's the kind of station that understands its community. The talk programming dives deep into local issues, from agricultural policy impacting the Willamette Valley to Portland's ever-evolving urban development. News coverage is thorough, prioritizing context over sensationalism. You'll hear reports that actually explain *why* something is happening, not just that it is. While it leans heavily on spoken word, the occasional music break features NPR staples or Pacific Northwest…