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KIRO Radio's News Boss is the next Dave Ross


 

Strong source confirms to the Media Maven that 97.3 KIRO News Director Charlie Harger will eventually leave his managment post to replace current morning co-host news anchor Dave Ross on the station's morning show, if Ross retires after the election as has been reported (supposedly Dec. 19).  That explains the puzzling double job post on the 97.3 Bonneville web site.  Jobs are posted for a new morning co-host and a new ND all at the same time.   So Harger will end up working for a new boss.  Two jobs, one hire.  Probably a money saver!   You heard it here first.  

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  1. Mike BarerOctober 15, 2024 at 10:37 AM

    I don't see another Dave Ross. He is truly an original.

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  2. Wayne LOctober 15, 2024 at 10:46 AM

    I agree....he will be missed by older listeners, but it will be a money saver and that is a big factor. Even with a raise for moving to on air, Ross was very very highly compensated. And a new ND might not make what Harger is making

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