Say Goodbye, Natasha.

The chief meteorologist is flipping the KOIN. Natasha Stenbock is leaving the Portland station:

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — After starting at KOIN 6 in 2017, Chief Meteorologist Natasha Stenbock is saying goodbye on Thursday.

“My decision to leave as Chief Meteorologist comes from a place of deep regard for my coworkers and friends here. KOIN has grown so much since I started seven years ago. This was a dream job, and I feel so lucky to have been offered the chance to lead a weather team in the same city where I was born. It’s not an easy decision to leave but I know it’s the best one for me and my family,” Stenbock said.

What’s next for her? Keep an eye on the skies.

“I plan to contribute more to my favorite flying organizations and share my weather knowledge with aviation groups,” she said. “Then maybe just maybe the flying bug will rub off on the twins. I want to teach them to fly and explore the world.”

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