 The Kennewick avenue location was the former site of the historic Benton Theatre which, at the time, was also owned by Sterling Recreation Organization.KIOK became a contemporary hit music station known as “OK 95” in the 1980s until 1996, when it changed to “Thunder Country 94.9” under new ownership.KIOK currently broadcasts from 4304 W. 24th in Kennewick, Washington, and is known as "94-9 The Wolf".