KHQ Q6

What KHQ Q6 does

KHQ Q6 (legal entity: KHQ, Inc., also operating as NonStop Local and NonStop Local News) is a privately held local television news station headquartered at 1201 W. Sprague Avenue, Spokane, Washington. Founded in 1952 and operating with a 51–100 employee headcount, it serves the Inland Northwest region covering Eastern Washington and North Idaho, including Spokane and Coeur d'Alene. Its core audience is the general public in this geographic market, which it reaches via over-the-air broadcast, a website (khq.com) built on the TownNews (BLOX) content management system, two mobile applications (KHQ Local News and SWX Local Sports) on iOS and Android, podcasts, and a broad social media presence across Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Editorial coverage spans local news, weather, sports (Gonzaga, WSU, EWU, U of I, high school), and a slate of feature franchises including Help Me Hayley, Dave & Molly morning show, The Pulse, Battling Broke, Helping Save Spokane, and STEM programming.

Name

KHQ Q6

Legal name

KHQ, Inc.

Website

https://khq.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

KHQ Q6 (NonStop Local) is a privately held local TV news station founded 1952, headquartered in Spokane, Washington, serving the Inland Northwest market (Eastern Washington and North Idaho) with broadcast, website, mobile apps, and social channels covering local news, weather, and sports.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Broadcast Television News

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPABACAJ

Local News & Weather Stations

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Broadcasting (TV & Radio)/Local Broadcast Stations & Affiliates (TV & Radio)

Keywords

• Local television broadcasting
• Regional news coverage
• Weather forecasting services
• Local sports coverage
• Digital news media

Headquarters

HQ city

Spokane

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising Revenue: Primary revenue stream from local and regional advertising sales, including TV commercials, digital ads on khq.com, and sponsored content segments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

KHQ Q6 is a local broadcast television station that produces and distributes regional news, weather, and sports content to viewers in the Inland Northwest. The station delivers content through over-the-air TV broadcasts, the khq.com website, and dedicated mobile applications (KHQ Local News and SWX Local Sports), complemented by social media channels and email alerts.

Product overview

KHQ Q6 (NonStop Local) operates as a local news media company offering a unified product portfolio centered on its core website platform (khq.com) and two companion mobile applications: the KHQ Local News App and the SWX Local Sports App. These products work together to deliver local news, weather, sports coverage, and multimedia content to the Inland Northwest community. The company also provides podcast content and various feature sections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SWX Local Sports: Local sports coverage app for Eastern Washington University, Idaho Vandals, Montana State, Montana Grizzlies, Pioneer League and more

Products and services

• KHQ Local News App Mobile application providing local news coverage for the Inland Northwest, including breaking news, weather conditions, and community information for residents of Spokane and surrounding areas.
• SWX Local Sports App Mobile application covering local sports teams from high school to college level, featuring live streams, news, and updates on teams including Gonzaga, WSU, EWU, U of I, and other regional athletic programs.
• khq.com Website Primary website platform providing local news articles, videos, weather forecasts, sports coverage, feature sections, and multimedia content for Spokane and the broader Inland Northwest region.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TownNewscoreTechnology or IntegrationTownNews provides the content management system (bloximages) powering khq.com and related digital properties. This platform enables the station's website, digital content management, and online publishing capabilities.
• NonStop LocalcoreOthersKHQ is part of the NonStop Local network of local news stations. This affiliation provides shared resources, content syndication, and branding across multiple regional news outlets.
• Washington State Department of EcologyminorOthersKHQ reports on Washington State Department of Ecology initiatives including water quality projects and environmental programs affecting the Inland Northwest region.
• Washington State PatrolminorOthersKHQ provides coverage of Washington State Patrol activities, incidents, and public safety announcements as part of their local news reporting.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Nexstar Media Group: Largest U.S. television broadcaster operating hundreds of local stations across mid- and large-sized markets — directly comparable broadcast and digital ad business, relevant as both competitor and likely industry consolidator.
• Sinclair Broadcast Group: One of the largest U.S. television broadcast operators with a portfolio of local stations across mid-sized markets — comparable industry vertical, multi-station operational model, and competes for advertisers in similar DMAs at scale.
• Gray Television: National owner-operator of local television stations concentrated in mid-sized markets — directly comparable business model (local news, advertising-funded, multi-platform) and is a likely competitor or acquirer of mid-market stations like KHQ.
• Tegna: Major U.S. broadcast group operating local television stations and digital platforms — comparable local news + advertising model and serves overlapping advertiser demand at scale.

Others

• TownNews: Content management system vendor powering khq.com and KHQ's digital publishing workflow — an enabling technology peer whose platform capabilities materially shape KHQ's digital product offering.
• Cowles Company: Spokane-based media company; the KHQ employment portal routes to a Cowles-branded HR system, suggesting an ownership or operating relationship. A regional media peer relevant to KHQ's ownership and operational ecosystem.

Direct peers

• KREM: CBS-affiliated local television station in Spokane, Washington — the most direct in-market competitor to KHQ, covering the same Spokane / Inland Northwest DMA with comparable news, weather, and sports programming and a similar multi-platform digital footprint.
• KXLY: ABC-affiliated local television station serving Spokane and the Inland Northwest — directly comparable to KHQ in market coverage, news operations, and broadcast + digital distribution model; also part of the broader NonStop Local station network.

Regional players

• Cowles Publishing / The Spokesman-Review: Long-established Spokane regional newspaper that overlaps with KHQ on Inland Northwest local news coverage and competes for the same local advertiser audience in the same DMA.
• KLEW-TV: CBS affiliate serving Lewiston, Idaho and adjacent parts of the broader Inland Northwest region — overlaps with KHQ's North Idaho coverage area and operates a comparable small-market local broadcast + digital news model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/KHQLocalNews
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NonStopLocalKHQSpokane
• Facebookfacebook.com/KHQLocalNews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/63994
• Instagraminstagram.com/khq6

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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