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Just a snapshot, but Chris Daniels, who I have admittedly criticized here before, nailed the substance behind the Holloway umbrella deal for Climate Pledge Monday (paving the way for Sonics) and the Ferguson presser about Gov's talks with Adam Silver.   KING could only muster rookie Sebastian Robertson (Drew Mikkelsen must have had the day off), Portland transplant Brandon Thompson at KIRO (well they have no sports, anyway) and Fox 13 (I missed WA Sports Wrap), from which I could not determine who covered.    Must be spring break.  

Talented Chief Photog Matt Mrozinski bids farewell after his postion was eliminated at KING 5.  Looks like it actually happened in late February even before the Nexstar takeover.   He apparently declined staying on at a lesser photo position.    Writing was on the wall.  Another blogger called it collateral damage.    Here is his message about the departure: "My position as Director of Photojournalism at KING 5 was eliminated. I’m not posting this for sympathy — truly. Think of it more as a press release. I stay humble, but I know there are many people who have supported me here, followed my career, trusted me to help shape theirs, and poured their hearts into the work alongside me. If your first question is how I’m doing — I’m good. I had hoped for a better farewell, of course. These moments always bring mixed emotions and reflection, as anyone who’s experienced them knows. Ultimately, deep down I've known it was time for countless reasons, but I...

Because KIRO 7 has no sports department, main nees anchor Gary Horcher gets the call to co-host Game Day Live after the CBS games sign off for the night.  Even gets to interview a Gonzaga player (Jason Rubright) from '95 to make it current!    Wow.  Never heard of him, but OK.  Not exactly a household name analyst. Talk about a weak try to pretend the station knows anything about sports or the tournament as the Zags choke to an 11th play-in seed.  Sad all the way around. Gary helped during the Super Bowl, but this was minor league.  Hire a freelancer who knows the game.  They are out there, Cox.

  Word that Friday was the last day for Fox 13 Good Day Seattle Executive Producer Adrian Garcia.   Word is he's headed to NBC Boston.  He's been with the station since 2020 and EP since 2024, according to Linkedin, so not quite two years in the post.   

The network announced that CBS Radio will be shut down in May after 100 years.   Mr..Murrow is rolling over in his grave multiple times today.  Here's the on- air reaction at 97.3 KIRO mornings with Charlie Harger, Chris Sullivan and Manda Factor.   Not a pretty sight, today, for an industry in peril.    https://x.com/i/status/2035061518577143844

From Mariners beat reporter Ryan Divish of the Times  "I've been told that if you watched games on ROOT via a cable provider last year, you will be able to watch them again this year. The exact channel isn't known yet.  I've also been told that MLB and the cable companies might not announce the programming package/channel till the morning of opening day.  Why? Cause they know it doesn't matter, you'll still pay and watch." Still waiting for an announcement from KING on a small broadcast schedule, but the Nexstar purchase deal was just approved.