We reported here in February that Louisville TV sportscaster Dusty Baker would be heading to Seattle to be with his bride-to-be, reporter/anchor Maddie Carter of KING 5. We speculated he might help fill the void at sportsless KIRO7, but KING beat 'em to it. It has come to pass, and Ms. Carter helped break the story on X: "So unbelievably proud of my best friend, future husband, and now co-worker! Welcome to the iconic @KING5SEATTLE, and the most exciting chapter in our lives and careers. After almost a year of long distance and waiting for all the answers, God delivered." Not sure if he is fulltime or freelance, but the addition is much needed with so much sports ahead, plus the new morning show for the next several months, at least. Lots of work-life balance in play at K5. This couple supplants a married Seattle TV couple who just left for SFO (Maddie White and Drew Andre), Madison Wade and Leah Pezzetti are getting married soon and two ...
Bridget Chavez anchors KING news after a huge playoff game on NBC Monday night. Good reporter, but not nearly ready for a newscast that would be sampled with that big sports lead-in. Not going to comment on the outfit while anchoring sports, too. Staffing is thin. At least Greg Copeland was back at 10. One other note: The Ultimate Sports Show was now advertised at 8pm streaming on K5+. Not timely at all for late Mariners. It's all over the place. K5 a little upside down right now.