KPTV FOX 12 Acquired Three Telemundo Affiliates
The deal adds stations in Portland, Salem, and Eugene to the Gray Media Telemundo network.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in Television
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KPTV FOX 12 has agreed to acquire three Telemundo affiliates serving the Portland, Salem, and Eugene markets. The deal integrates these stations into the Gray Media Telemundo Affiliate Station Group to expand Spanish-language programming in Oregon.
Why it matters
This acquisition is intended to strengthen the availability of local news, entertainment, and sports programming for Spanish-speaking audiences across western Oregon. It marks a consolidation of regional media assets under the broader Gray Media umbrella.
Gray Media maintains a network of 46 Telemundo affiliates nationwide. The acquired stations include KJYY-LD on channel 29.1, K36QX-D on channel 21.1, and KCKW-LD on channel 25.1.
The players
KPTV FOX 12
This is a Portland-based television station that serves the Oregon market.
Gray Media
This is a major media company that operates 46 Telemundo affiliates across the United States.
The details
The agreement covers three regional stations that will continue to maintain their existing carriage on cable, satellite, and broadband platforms. Finalization of the deal remains subject to necessary regulatory approval.
Timeline
KPTV announced the acquisition agreement on September 25, 2026.
Noticias Telemundo Portland broadcasts Monday through Friday at 6:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. PT.
Industry Dynamics
This acquisition mirrors a broader trend of media consolidation as major broadcasting groups scale their reach to capture underserved demographic segments. It reflects the ongoing strategic expansion of the Gray Media Telemundo Affiliate Station Group within the competitive television landscape.
Viewers in Portland, Salem, and Eugene can continue to access the stations via their current cable, satellite, and broadband platforms. Programming schedules, including Noticias Telemundo Portland, remain unchanged for the immediate future.
The takeaway
The move signifies a continued investment in regional Spanish-language media infrastructure to better serve non-English speaking households. Viewers should monitor their local station listings for any future shifts in content delivery resulting from this transition.
Further reading
For more updates on regional media shifts, visit the Television section.
More information
Find more details on local programming by visiting the Telemundo Portland regional news and content website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KPTV.
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