KPAM AM 860

I really appreciate the connection this local talk radio station has with our Portland community. My favorite part of the KPAM lineup is the afternoon drive time with Mark and Dave! Currently their show is from 3:00 to 6:00.
Dave is really funny! The back and forth banter is for talk radio friendly. Give this station a listen when you come to town and you’ll hear what’s going on.
Their morning drive time show with Tim and Terri is also good but I often go between OPB Public Radio and KPAM in the morning. I need accurate traffic and KPAM does a good job of knowing the local problem spots. They keep me updated, thanks!

I keep the radio in my room dialed in to KPAM. It is a locally owned radio station that has not been consumed by a massive national conglomerate and forced to morph into ACME generic brand radio station. That alone should be celebrated in Portland.
«Same Bob, new Job» These were the advertisements all over Trimet buses when I first rolled into Portland in 2003. I was leaving some beloved morning entertainment behind, and I needed something new and local. Quick!
I found Bob Miller in the Morning on KPAM and have not looked back. The show is local, intelligent, and downright funny. The Lake Oswego Police Blotter every Friday morning is hilarious! It is run each hour, and I usually catch it at 8:10 a.m.
Bob is currently followed by Clark Howard, a nationally syndicated consumer empowerment advocate. I hate big banks. So does Clark. I love to travel. More importantly, I love travel bargains. So does Clark. I love the latest and greatest tech gadgets. So does Clark. Clark and I are a natural fit, old buddies who have never actually met, or spoken. But the bond is there, nonetheless.
On the weekends, there is the Handy Randy home improvement show. Randy rocks! There are great tips on how-​to projects, interviews with people representing local resources, and more importantly, sage advice about the types of projects you simply should not attempt to do yourself without an electrical or mechanical engineering degree. I admit I occasionally require such a gentle reminder.
Finally, there is Dr. Joy Browne, a pragmatic sweetie who inevitably calls everyone «Cookie.» In addition to her typical call-​in format, she is a huge movie and Broadway buff, so there are segments where she reviews that latest releases in theaters or openings on Broadway. She is passionate and caring and not overly «tough love» (a la Dr. Laura). Her program has been marginalized in recent years on KPAM, but like quarters in the sofa, she can still be found on unexpected occasions, which are usually met with a little «oh!» of delight.