KUNW-CD
KUNW-CD, virtual channel 2, is a low-powered, Class A Univision-affiliated television station licensed to Yakima, Washington, United States. Owned by the Sinclair Broadcast Group, it is sister to CBS affiliate KIMA-TV. The two stations share studios on Terrace Heights Boulevard in Yakima; KUNW-CD's transmitter is located on Ahtanum Ridge.
Sale to Sinclair Broadcast Group
On April 11, 2013, Fisher Communications announced that it would sell its properties, including KUNW and KIMA, to the Sinclair Broadcast Group. The deal was completed on August 8, 2013.Translators
KUNW's programming is also seen on two additional stations, both serving the Tri-Cities area of Richland, Pasco, and Kennewick:Station | City of license | Digital channel | First air date | ERP |
KVVK-CD | Kennewick | 15 | March 15, 1996 | 15 kW |
KORX-CD | Walla Walla | 16 | 2001 | 1 kW |
An additional station, KWWA-CA, previously served Ellensburg. However, the station signed off April 17, 2008 after suffering antenna failure. Fisher opted to return the license to the FCC instead of repairing the antenna, and KWWA's license was canceled on June 4, 2008.
Digital channels
The station's digital signal is multiplexed:Channel | Video | Aspect | PSIP Short Name | Programming |
2.1 | 1080i | KUNW-CD | Main KUNW-CD programming / Univision | |
2.2 | 480i | Comet | Comet | |
2.3 | 480i | TBD | TBD | |
2.4 | 480i | Charge | Charge! |