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Shake it up, baby!! Ross Retirement Date official and Colleen leaving KIRO, too



Big changes coming in the mornings at KIRO FM with both Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien leaving the station:   This from Facebook:

KIRO Newsradio is announcing the upcoming retirement of one of Seattle's most influential and trusted voices, Dave Ross. After 47 years with the station, Dave will sign off for the final time on December 19th, leaving behind a lasting legacy that has deeply impacted both KIRO Newsradio and the Seattle community.

As reported here first more than a month ago, it's expected KIRO News Director Charlie Harger will take his spot. Not sure about Colleen as yet, who says her surprise decision is separate from Dave's (see link below) even though leaving on same date. New adventures ahead after a decade. Could Travis Mayfield, ex of Fox13 Seattle's mornings be on deck?? Will it be a new lady?




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  1. Mike BarerNovember 22, 2024 at 3:02 PM

    47 years at a radio or TV station is nothing short of an incredible run!

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