C-96 (KCYS)

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KCYS, widely known on-air as C-96, is a commercial country music radio station licensed to Seaside, Oregon, serving Astoria and the entirety of Clatsop County along the scenic northern Oregon coast [cite: . Holding a vital role in regional communication, the station has been officially designated by the State of Oregon as the primary emergency service broadcaster (P-1 provider) for Clatsop County, delivering crucial weather bulletins, emergency alerts, and safety information from state officials during severe coastal events. Originally receiving its FCC construction permit in September 1996 and launching operations shortly thereafter (initially broadcasting on 98.1 MHz before transitioning to its current 96.5 FM frequency), the station has grown into an integral media outlet for the Pacific Northwest coast. Programming on C-96 features an energetic blend of today's hottest country music hits alongside nostalgic throwbacks from the 1990s and 2000s that shaped modern country formatting. The station's daily schedule is anchored by engaging on-air programming, including the popular syndicated morning show 'Big D & Bubba', which provides listeners with a lively mix of entertainment, humor, local news, weather updates, and coastal tide reports. Owned by Jeff Huffman through Jacobs Radio Programming, LLC, C-96 maintains deep roots within the local community through active sponsorship of regional events, public service announcements, and consistent engagement with residents across Clatsop County and surrounding areas. Operating with a 6,000-watt Class A signal from the northern Oregon coast, C-96 effectively reaches listeners across rugged terrain, commuters, tourists, and coastal dwellers. Alongside its traditional terrestrial FM broadcast, the station maintains a robust digital presence through online streaming webcasts, mobile apps, and interactive audio streams, ensuring that fans of country music and critical local updates can tune in globally or locally across devices.

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