delivering newscasts. After he left the station in 1939, he joined KOIN and KGW before becoming well known as a Mutual Broadcasting System newscaster and commentator. In May 1943, Kessler R. Cannon replaced commercial manager John G. Jones. Cannon, a teacher from Marshfield where he had been in charge of school voice and music programs, had worked as an announcer for KOOS. Following World War II service, he returned to KBND, filling numerous positions. Additionally, he served two terms as representative in the Oregon State Legislature. In 1967, he left the station after being appointed an aide to Governor Tom McCall. KBND was owned for many years by Frank H. Loggan, who was President of the Oregon Association of Broadcasters (OAB) from 1947 to 1949. Initially Bend Bulletin advertising and radio station manager, Loggan became principal owner of Central Oregon Broadcasting in 1945 when he sold his Bulletin shares and obtained controlling interest in KBND. After he sold the station in 1965, he was OAB manager for four years before starting the tourism promotion organization presently known as the Central Oregon Visitors Association. Due to its Class B operating frequency and its 5,000-watt output power, KBND can be heard across much of the northwestern states at night. References External links FCC History Cards for KBND News and talk radio stations in the United States BND Radio stations established in 1938 1938 establishments in Oregon