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Former KOMO reporter on hurricane duty




Paul Rivera, who left KOMO in January,reporting on hurricane aftermath in the Caribbean:

https://x.com/PaulRiveraNews/status/1986621207995638180?t=vV8Vp7T4EtNLCDk9FBz3pw&s=1

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  1. IDC9November 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM

    I found his YouTube Channel. It looks like he is doing his own independent reporting on weather, climate, and related science topics now. I didn't get the feeling YouTube is his primary outlet as there isn't a whole lot there.

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    1. "Mark Felt"November 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM

      A lot of media folks are turning to YouTube as they can enterprise their own stories without having to worry about making it time for the 6pm or work for news directors who don't give them what they are worth. Rivera was one of KOMO's strongest GAs and then some. Outside the network level, you can reach a broader audience rather than being grounded to a single DMA. Good job to Rivera!

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    2. IDC9November 7, 2025 at 3:54 PM

      Indeed! I have no problem with what Rivera is doing, and wish him all the best with his new venture. I just get the feeling he is using YouTube as a secondary outlet and a different social media platform (not sure which one) as his primary outlet, which is perfectly fine.

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