Interestingly, married competitors Niko Tamurian of KOMO and his wife Farah Jadran of KING were both nominated. No KING lead news anchors got a nod FWIW. KIRO had 2, KOMO 1. Somewhat surprised that KOMO's major franchise 'Crime and Justice,' was not nominated in that category given the push it gets. Maybe not entered? No word about who will emcee the awards show, but Chris Cashman, who annually hosts, works for KING now rather than freelance, so not sure that will work. Also not sure who is replacing Jesse Jones as emcee for the Gold/Silver Circle event. Full list here, let the ticket selling begin for the dinners in late May.. Oh, the money spent. https://natasnw.org/emmy-awards/nominees/
So, Sinclair has decimated its station in Yakima. And Tulsa, too. The Seattle News Director writes me and wonders why I am angry at him intruding on Mary Nam's goodbye reel, when he has known her for all of 15 months. I am not angry, I am dumbfounded and sad that anyone would want to be a manager for Sinclair. Sure, you need a job. I get that, but to pretend KOMO is doing well is wishful thinking, IMHO. I have seen some ratings shared by an insider, but it only signifies a lead in a dying race, so knock yourselves out, while the mass exodus continues. I wonder who's next? I am told that inside KOMO is a family. Really? It's pollyanna denial. I watch as one of their reporters makes crime the lead single day, homeless crime stories to boot. So much for holding the powerful accountable. Just a comedy. Keep mailing it in, guys. And now, Yakima. Another ...