About > The station, who is KAOS?
A little about the station...
KAOS is a non-commercial, community radio station, located in Olympia, Washington, serving and broadcasting to the South Sound area.
KAOS first went on air in January 1, 1973, with the call letters K-A-O-S.
The station broadcasts at 89.3 FM at 1100 watts, 18-22 hours a day, 365 days of the year. Its coverage area includes Olympia/Lacey/Tumwater, Thurston County, Shelton, Mason County and portions of Lewis, Pierce and Kitsap Counties.
KAOS programming includes a wide range of music, women's issues, Native American, Spanish language, comedy, Democracy Now!, local, national and international public affairs, call-in discussion and more. View our current program schedule.
KAOS is licensed to The Evergreen State College, Washington's innovative four-year college, nationally acclaimed for its interdisciplinary studies in the liberal arts and sciences.
The station is a member of the National Federation of Community Broadcasters, Washington Public Broadcasting Association, Washington State Association of Broadcasters, Pacifica Radio Network.
KAOS is listener-supported, and depends on the contributions of donors and volunteers. KAOS is not just for Evergreen students -- it's open to the entire community. To find out how you can get involved, visit our Join page.
We love to hear your feedback. Take a look our Contact page, and tell us your comments and suggestions.