Brock Huard guested on the Ultimate Seattle Sports Show from the VMAC on Draft Day and mentioned how being the first co-host of NWCN's old Fone Zone show got him where he is today! Chris Egan, who worked for me then, recommended his buddy Brock to be his partner on the show back in 2005 and 2006. That work got Brock a video reel, an agent and subsequent jobs at ESPN, KIRO radio and Fox. As he put it today, "Without the Fone Zone I wouldn't be here today. I want to make that abundantly clear. The Fone Zone made me." For those who never saw it or even heard of it, the show started right after the Sunday games on NWCN. No video because we couldn't afford licensing any, so just commentary, fun and taking phone (FONE) calls from fans around the PNW. After Brock left, it was co-hosted by Mike Salk, Dave Wyman, Bob Stelton and Jessamyn McIntyre. We had good relationships with the folks at KIRO radio back then and we also had sponsors...
Tracy Taylor, who toiled at traffic reporting on KING5, KIRO TV and KIRO Radio, is an award winner in her new career in Auburn. She's now Deputy Mayor: "I had the privilege of receiving a Regional Hometown Hero Award from King County Executive Girmay Zahilay at his 4th annual Hometown Heroes celebration. Thank you to the King County Executive for this recognition, and to those who nominated me. It truly means a so much. I’m grateful for the people who help make this work possible. To my husband, who supports me in living out this public service journey I love every day… to Mayors Backus and Ralph for your mentorship and leadership… to King County Councilmembers Steffanie Fain and VonReichbauer, City of Kent councilmember Toni Troutner, Auburn councilmember Lisa Stirgus, and Hanan Amer for your constant support… and to my parents and in-laws—thank you for being the foundation. And to the friends who showed up today—you know who you are. I’ve also come to really value the reg...