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Seattle TV newsman wants a long drive to the Super Bowl


KING reporter Drew Mikkelsen asks on X if he can piggyback on a ride to Santa Clara for a story.

"Who's driving to the Super Bowl? I am... and @KING5Seattle wants to tag-along and document your epic road trip! Interested? dmikkelsen@king5.com We're leaving Monday, and I promise, I won't eat your snacks."

Great, creative idea.   

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  1. IDC9January 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM

    This is the kind of creative thinking KIRO needs to make use of in order to cover this event. Good on KING for doing so!

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  2. Rhett WorkmanJanuary 28, 2026 at 9:27 AM

    I agree with IDC and Mikkelsen is the perfect reporter for this IMO

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    1. IDC9January 28, 2026 at 7:42 PM

      It has to be more fun that covering the ongoing state legislative session, which, as Olympia Bureau Chief, he would most likely be doing if not for this road trip. I hope he has a great time!

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  3. ChrisJanuary 28, 2026 at 6:21 PM

    I’m surprised KOMOs Chris Daniels didn’t think of this

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    1. IDC9January 28, 2026 at 10:07 PM

      Now that you mention it, I'm surprised as well. This seems like the sort of idea he would come up with. Perhaps he'll follow Drew's lead and find a group to do a road trip with.

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