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Seattle Alternative Radio Spikes



The latest Seattle radio ratings are in for the March period and alternative KEXP-FM was the big story, jumping 1.6 share points into second place, trailing only the usual leadrer, KUOW, although that station did see a numbers drop whilc maintaining the top slot.

97.3 KIRO-FM did not make the top 10 and had its lowest share of the year so far.  The full tote board here:

https://ratings.radio-online.com/content/arb039

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  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2026 at 4:04 PM

    I can understand why KIRO FM is down. I’ve given up on Gee, Jake, Never cared for Curly and the clown that is at night. Not sure who the audience is for them anymore, but it’s not me. I still click in from time to time but don’t listen long. One bright note though, Charlie Harger is doing some great opinion pieces. And for what ever reason I’ve been reading My Northwest since it started.
    Rich

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