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My top 5 News Anchors on Seattle TV


#1  Joyce Taylor/KING -  She still connects and has longevity cred avove all else. Knows the market and perfect for navigating nightly newscasts and breakers.

#2 Greg Copeland/KING - Gotta added Copeland here becasue he started as bureau chief in 1995 with the old Northwest Cable News and, after the Tegna buyouts in 2016, he got a shot at KING.  He made the most of it.  Gig Harbor boy, still making it happen

#3 Molly Shen/KOMO - She has been a consistent presence at a station and held the fort after Eric Johnson retired.  She is so solid.  Sorry she works for Sinclair.

#4 Jessica Janner Castro/KING - Strong anchor, consistent performer.   Needs to be showcased more, IMHO.

#5 Jake Whittenberg/KING - Was a good reporter before taking the desk.  Good performer overall and good partner with Mimi Jung.

Honorable Mentions:

David Rose/KCPQ - Solid but I think too cozy with the area police departments because of his Washington Wanted series.   

Preston Phillips/KOMO - Got aced at KOMO after Eric Johnson left and Nguyen was hired, but still solid on the earlier newscasts.   Capable guy.

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  1. Mike BarerJanuary 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM

    If it was an all-time list, I would place Jean Enerson on it.

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2025 at 6:54 AM

    I know you're not a fan of fox 13 but Id put Bill Wixey up there. 25+ years in the seattle market. As fall as a hall of fame list (you should make one 😁) i would put Dan Lewis and Kathi Goertzen up there!

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  3. Wayne LJanuary 5, 2025 at 9:02 AM

    Point taken. But Wixey's performance has been weakened, IMHO, by having to work with Garcia (from the awful Studio13 cackle fest) and Mayovsky, who equally has no news chops. I think Fox added them to boost Bill, but I think it has had the opposite affect. BTW if I do an alltime anchor list I would limit it to my viewing time in Seattle 20 years. Enersen and Kathi for sure.

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  4. Mike BarerJanuary 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM

    An all-time list would probably include the late Aaron Brown. Dan Lewis with his down to earth speaking style would also be a strong candidate.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 5, 2025 at 6:02 PM

    When did the cops become enemies to the media? The media went on a defunding rant and can't seem to get over it. Too woke.

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