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  Price to watch stream the Mariners drops to 90 bucks.  Wasn't it $120 a while back?  Hmm.  Sub numbers not good?  Here's the ad: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DPEzQhdPb/

Not sure if this is a new show or a partial reprise from last season, but it's on 6pm Wednesday on KOMO with Niko Tamurian hosting as the Seattle Storm season takes hold.  It has a sponsor, too.  And there's this, too.  Pretty cool.  https://x.com/i/status/2054351527322788084 🌩️Storm pride is going up at KOMO Plaza. 🌩️ The @seattlestorm logo is being installed on the Space Needle side, and we’re proud to be the team’s broadcast partner. Catch "Before the Storm" Sunday at 2:30 p.m., then watch the Storm take on the Indiana Fever right here on KOMO.

Noticed a social media post Monday that said KING's The Ultimate Sports Show will specifically stream on KING5+ at 630, the same time as Fox 13's Washington Sports Wrap.  Stoking some competition?   The KING show airs on KONG at 10 am and streams on KING5+, but this is a counter move pushing a specific evening time slot to attract streamers.   It might have been happening since the April debut, but my first time noticing any pre-emptive strike.  UPDATE  this move was because KING had an NBA on NBC game and no early news Monday.  So, likely  sampling opportunity but a smart idea to push it against Fox13's show for sports streamers. 

Despite the powerhouse station in Washington DC (WTOP) switching to ABC Radio News from the imminent CBS network closure, no decision yet that I have seen from 97.3 KIRO on hooking up with a new national/world news provider.  Management apparently still mulling options.   

Chris Daniels of KOMO says his detoured Q&A with Seattle Mayor Wilson by a ballcapped PR bozo has kicked up a bit of a national ruckus.  Good. Seattle mayor's verbal missteps prompt national and viral attention, leadership questions https://komonews.com/news/local/seattle-mayors-verbal-missteps-prompt-national-and-viral-attention-leadership-questions-katie-wilson-democratic-socialist-election-policy-shooting-homeless-drugs-mental-health-cost-of-living-public-safety-starbucks-staffer-press-mistake-economy  

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18jvHTGNLm/ 425 Magazine has awarded KING morning anchor Jake Whittenberg as Best TV personality, something every journalist hopes for, uh huh.  "Congratulations @jakewhittenberg! @425magazine readers voted him Best TV personality! Check out the latest “Best of 425” issue."    Should drive subscriptions, right? 425 mag probably has fewer readers than the eyeglass end cap stand at Walgreens.  For those who have barely heard of the magazine, join the club.     In other words, meh.  What was the line?  "Damned by faint praise."  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18jvHTGNLm/ He's ok, I guess, but what's next for him.   Not sure.