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Rhonda Shelby, who once worked at Seattle's KOMO, is departing Sinclair's KATU in Portland this spring after 30 years there. More at the link: https://www.oregonlive.com/entertainment/2026/03/longtime-portland-tv-meteorologist-announces-retirement.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter

KOMO's Stella Sun posts that she was involved in a bad collision in Seattle. Thankful to be alive! I was at a red light waiting to turn left when a Honda coming from the opposite direction hit a SUV then slammed into my car. The video was shot moments after the crash. I was very close to getting crushed. Thank you @SeattlePD @SeattleFire for your help 🙏🏼 https://x.com/i/status/20285347596y60683456

KOMO owner Sinclair has ended weekend morning news at WJLA-TV in DC per a post from anchor Kellye Lynn, who worked for me years ago in that market at regional cable.  The ND there now is Jon Brady, ex-KCPQ news boss.  Makes me wonder about KOMO weekend a.m.   They do two hours sandwiched around GMA on Saturday and Sunday with lots of packaged segments.   KIRO has already abandoned its weekend a.m. shows.    Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18HAVTtSwp/

I'm going with Eric Thomas on KIRO. Better than the talent on the other three stations.  Strong delivery, authoritative, smooth, too.  I also love his versatility in handling sports.   He has grown on me.   The others are solid but not as strong.   Thoughts?