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Tomorrow, June 30, two years ago, I started this blog to offer Seattle TV media information from here, there and everywhere, seeking to report and discuss the talent and program ups and downs in the market. THANKS to all of my readers and commenters.  It has grown to 349,000 views, almost 30,000 just this month with overall 4000 comments on 1225 posts.   Very amazed and more than grateful.   Here's to another year of keeping the conversation going.

Checked on ARC Seattle Monday morning and Menino and Fahmy were co-anchoring after Majors departure.  Maybe Steve just wanted a day off to process?   Interesting that the new male morning guy, Hussion, wasn't on board.   Or Waldenberger?   McCarron was back Tuesday with Menino!

KOMO's Molly Shen joined Sports Director Niko Tamurian on the Seattle Storm pre-game show Saturday night.  Previously he has been partnered on the Storm pre-game set with Kelly Koopmans and Michelle Esteban, so that's a Trifecta for Niko.   He likes the team effort and I understand the presence of the gals on a Storm show, but he should be leading this coverage solo, IMHO.   

We hear from Gee Scott on his radio show. Scroll down. 97.3 KIRO-FM's mid-morning radio man Gee Scott is taking heat for deciding to emcee a Seattle World Cup game on June 19 vs. Australia, skipping his son's wedding in Ohio.  People Magazine broke the story about and there has been expected criticism, including Scott being labeled a "shameless self-promoter" by local podcaster and colleague.   Scott has called it the "wrong decision," adding, "I chose the job over someone I would lay down my life for."     Is this worth a Red Card?  Or just a Yellow? More at this link: https://people.com/gee-scott-sr-radio-host-missed-sons-wedding-for-world-cup-wrong-decision-12006700 Gee tells his side on the radio show Monday: https://x.com/i/status/2071694907220390178

This time it's not from the departing KOMO talent, but her co-anchor Steve McCarron,  bidding her farewell and move to a competitor, KIRO.  "Well, the day I’ve been dreading for months is finally here… my dear friend Tyrah Majors’ last at KOMO & ARC Seattle.  It’s been a tough week - going to be honest - knowing this day has been coming. Quite emotional at times.  I know we’re not saying goodbye. She’ll still be in Seattle - just a few blocks away - beginning the next chapter in her already accomplished and impressive, young career.  But I will deeply miss seeing her beautiful smile as I walk into the studio each morning. And I will deeply miss looking over to see her sitting by my side on the ARC Seattle set - ready to engage in deeper conversations about the issues and events that affect our wonderful community.  I’ve loved every minute of our time together.  And I’m so proud of what we’ve built together - as part of a wonderful team that goes fa...

  From Radio-online: Connoisseur Media has promoted Heather Roberts to News Director at KXL in Portland, OR, expanding her leadership responsibilities at the heritage News/Talk outlet while she continues as co-anchor of Portland's Morning News. In her new role, Roberts will oversee the editorial direction of KXL's newsroom, guide coverage and content strategy, and continue her daily on-air duties. She succeeds into a position that will play a key role in shaping the future of one of Portland's longest-serving news brands. "Heather is a news force," said Grant McHill, Program Director for KXL. "She is relentless in her search for the news and will serve KXL well in this role. I'm excited to see where she takes the KXL News Department."