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No Tyrah, No Traffic?

Can confirm that with the departure to KIRO by KOMO traffic reporter Tyrah Majors, the station has decided, at least for now, to forego daily anchored traffic reports in the morning, presumably leaving big traffic issues to news anchors and computer generated images when needed.   Plus, they can always call up WSDOT and SDOT cams.    How much you wanna bet Live Desker Steve McCarron is picked?  How this will change when school resumes and the weather worsens remains to be seen, but it appears smartphone maps, alerts and whatever is available is jumping over on-camera traffic.  They do have a KOMO Traffic Hub online.    Meanwhile, Fox has the dean of Seattle TV traffic Adam Gehrke, KINGl has Shante Sumpter, and KIRO has relative newcomer Paola Tristan Arruda.     One thing a sharp reader mentioned was that traffic apps don't add context, but a dedicated anchor can.  Good point, but could AI be chosen to fill that gap???  Co...
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Another Seattle TV Reporter Dresses to Unimpress

  Looks like KING reporter Jim Nelson forgot to get his TV reporting shirts cleaned.  Serious story, sloppy attire.   Thanks to a loyal reader for passing this along.  This keeps happening!  Ring around the collar. 
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Things Keep 'Looking Up' for this Seattle anchor, despite boarding the Arc!

KOMO News morning Holly Menino still made to look subordinate to Patrick Hussion.  She might be asking "How's the smoke up there, Pat?"   Ridiculous to insist on this two-shot.  Does anybody in management watch this show? Meanwhile, saw NO traffic reporting at 6 Thursday morning on KOMO.   Tyrah Majors had that gig before leaving for KIRO.   Has the station cut back on traffic?? Not to mention that Menino has apparently added co-anchoring duties with Steve McCarron on ARC Seattle, following Majors departure.   Have seen no announcement.   Still not balanced. 
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Video journalist leaves this Seattle TV

Taylor Schuss has announced that he is leaving KING 5 after four years. No new destination posted.   He previously worked for Tegna at KUSA in Denver. 
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UW's Basketball Voice Search - and more - Begins!

We know Elise Woodward has been named the new play-by-play voice of UW football, replacing Tony  Castricone, whose job also included being Director of Broadcasting for the university as well as handling basketball duty.   That job will NOT go to Woodward, and it was posted today on linkedin.com.    Are you listening, Kevin Calabro?   Here's the post: " Learfield is seeking a talented and engaging Director of Broadcasting to serve as the primary radio voice for University of Washington men’s basketball and support Huskies athletics across multiple sports and media platforms. This highly visible role is responsible for delivering men’s basketball play-by-play coverage, producing compelling audio and digital content, and enhancing the overall fan experience through storytelling and multimedia engagement. The Director of Broadcasting serves as a key representative of both LEARFIELD and the University of Washington, working closely with athletics personnel,...
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Gonna pass these two on about Spokane TV

  Just want to direct your attention to our friends at ftvlive.com for two posts about the Spokane wildfires.  One from an anchor/reporter who wants prayers and another blasting the coverage by KXLY.   Fwiw https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2026/8/3/let-us-pray https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2026/8/3/where-is-your-coverage
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Ex Spokane News Boss goes to the Other $ide

  Jessie Kane Lyle, who recently left the News Director job at KREM in Spokane, says she is staying with Tegna as a sales account manager.   She's had a great 6.5 year run there, and, prior to that at KING, but said on social media today: "I'm appreciative of the opportunity to grow within Tegna.  I'm looking forward to learning a different side of the business as an Account Manager.  Here's more proof that life is about consistently learning and developing." Jessie met her husband at KING back in the day.
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