KIRO FM has a new news boss!!

"SEATTLE, WA – December 18, 2024 –Seattle, WA – KIRO Newsradio is pleased to announce Frank Lenzi as its new News Director. Frank joins KIRO from Seattle's KNWN (formerly KOMO Newsradio), where he has worked for the past 16 years, most recently serving as Program Director and News Director.

With nearly 30 years of experience in journalism, Frank brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to KIRO Newsradio. He has held roles as morning editor, managing editor, and most recently, news director and program director at KNWN/KOMO. He led coverage of major events such as the 2009 Lakewood Police shooting, the 2014 KOMO TV helicopter crash, and the 2020 police dispersal of the Seattle CHOP Zone"

Lenzi replaces Charlie Harger, who has moved on to take the retiring Dave Ross' role on the morning news. Still waiting to hear about Colleen O"Brien's replacement. Harger worked at KOMO/KNWN News Radio for many years as well.

Interestingly, Lenzi calls his new station "the gold standard for radio journalism in Seattle." So much for his old station, eh?

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