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I know the feeling of TV loss



After I retired from Northwest Cable News in Sept. 2015, I remembered how sad I was when I got a call from KING's General Manager saying NWCN would be shuttered in January 2017 after 21 years. We had a unique mission, great people and worked hard every day to knit the news of the PNW together in one place.   We innovated so many segments and coverage.   I know the agony and bittersweet memories that the folks at Root Sports (32 years, I think) feel now that the Mariners ownership has pulled the plug.   So many food recollections and joy to register for your Rooters and viewers. Thank you, everyone.    I wish all good luck, and I am sure many will land well.

Meanwhile, here is the NWCN goodbye special from back then...some faces and stories you may remember, just to reminisce a little in light of the latest shutdown.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZor6X3YHgA


Group shot, too.



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  1. AnonymousSeptember 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM

    You all did some great work at NWCN. It’s missed!

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    1. IDC9September 29, 2025 at 12:55 AM

      Agreed. NWCN was unique, innovative, and interesting. A great place to see what was happening across the Pacific Northwest in a way that no one else was offering. I wish it was still on the air today.

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