theDove Media Completed Acquisition of KBND-TV 14
The station has rebranded as KDJA-TV 14 to unify the organization's regional broadcasting efforts.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Television
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theDove Media has finalized its acquisition of KBND-TV 14 in Bend, Oregon. The station now operates under the call letters KDJA-TV 14 as part of a move to unify the company's media ministry.
Why it matters
The transition establishes a unified identity for the organization's television and radio programming across Central Oregon. This alignment connects the television broadcast with existing radio assets under the same brand.
The station broadcasts on channel 14 and is available on TDS Telecom channels 13 and 613, as well as TDS+ channel 15. The parent company also operates the radio station KDJA 94.9 FM.
The players
theDove Media
This organization operates a regional media ministry that provides various news and religious television and radio programming.
KDJA-TV 14
This is a television station based in Bend, Oregon, formerly known as KBND-TV 14, which broadcasts on channel 14.
The details
The newly rebranded KDJA-TV 14 serves the Central Oregon region by carrying programming from Newsmax, CBN News, and NRB TV. This content shift integrates the station into the broader television and radio ministry portfolio owned by theDove Media.
Timeline
The acquisition of KBND-TV 14 officially closed on September 22, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This acquisition mirrors the broader industry trend of local media consolidation where independent broadcast groups merge TV and radio assets to streamline operations. By aligning these platforms, smaller networks aim to gain the regional scale necessary to compete against larger national conglomerates.
Viewers can continue to watch the station on TDS Telecom cable channels 13 and 613, or via channel 15 on TDS+. Programming will continue to feature Newsmax, CBN News, and NRB TV despite the change in station branding.
The takeaway
The rebranding to KDJA-TV 14 signals a long-term commitment to maintaining the current programming lineup under a consolidated regional brand. Residents of Central Oregon should expect continued access to the station's established news and religious content through their current cable providers.
Further reading
For more on the changing landscape of local broadcasting, visit the Television section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Cascade Business News.
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