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Confirmed that Jeff Pohjala, a reporter at KNWN, 97.7, is the new news director, replacing Brian Calvert, who is apparently still on the air staff on mornings.

Tom Layson, longtime host/Managing Editor of Northwest Now on KBTC is heading for the wonderful world of retirement.  He does say the program will continue.   He's from Maple Valley, worked for a time in Yakima and has 40 years in the biz.  Congrats Tom. Hers his post: "So here are the closing few minutes from my final Northwest Now program that aired last night. My final separation date comes on June 30. What a long, strange, and great, trip it has been. With that said, damned glad to leave this business on my terms."  Video at the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1LZS8A2TfC/

Former popular KCPQ met Walter Kelley, who I believed moved to Arizona after leaving the station here, has turned up in the West Palm FL market.  He posted the story: "Big news! I'm thrilled to join WPTV as your new morning meteorologist! After 23 incredible years in Seattle, my family and I are excited to call South Florida home. I can't wait to use my atmospheric science background and severe weather experience to keep this amazing community informed and safe. From Mount St. Helens inspiring my career to forecasting Pacific Northwest storms, every experience has led me here. See you bright and early weekday mornings - ready to tackle hurricane season together! 🌪️ #WPTVFamily #SouthFloridaWeather #NewBeginnings"  The station is owned by Scripps. 

Noticing that the pre-game show for Friday night games on KING uses the team's sports announcers as part of the deal with the station...Adam, Rowland-Smith and Mentink. K5's Chris Egan did one Live segment, to at least spread the wealth.    BTW, Brad Adams has already guested on The Ultimate Sports Show on KONG.   Partnerships!! Everybody loves everybody!   

We can confirm that Fox 13 Managing Editor Krkistina Moy wants the newsroom to use AI for producing maps and English to Spanish translations.  The push back has begun.  Here's the original story from our friends at FTVLive.com https://share.google/E5LNszV7mKb1TRSSr

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