Grant McOmie, longtime outdoors journalist and personality at both KGW and KATU in Portland, has died at 73 after a brief illness. His grants Getaways were legendary features. NWCN also aired them back in the day. He knew Oregon, for sure.
"I am no longer at Komo 4." Thanks. Longtime Weather Anchor Rebecca Stevenson confirms that she left the station just before Christmas. Her last Facebook posts are 12/17. She has the Seattle station Quintafecta, having worked at the old NWCN, KING, KIRO, KCPQ and KOMO. Looks like her decision. Wants a new chapter. She was doing mainly weekend evenings for KOMO. Perhaps Stella Sun will move there. She has been sharing weekend mornings with Theron Zahn.
Grant had the best assignment on Northwest television, covering the outdoors in Oregon! From hunting to fishing to admiring scenery to eating Northwest deliacies, he did it all with the biggest smile and plenty of laughs! There will never be a other outdoors journalist quite like him! I always enjoyed seeing his segments on NWCN and later on KGW's YouTube channel. He will be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
ReplyDeleteI never got to see any of McOmie's work and it is sad to hear of his passing. Another "Grant" that I like to throw in was Grant Goodeve. If you think that "Evening" showcased the quirkiness of our city and its residents, "Northwest Backroads" was the show that showcased the natural beauty and what makes living here unique. It was watching NWB where I first learned about Deception Pass, Mount Rainier National Park, Leavenworth, just to name a few.
DeleteSome of McOmie's more recent work should be available on KGW's YouTube channel.
DeleteI didn't get to see much of Northwest Backroads or Grant Goodeve before the show ended its run. But from what I did see, I could tell it was a great show that showcased just how scenic and special the place we call home really is.
Grant's Oregon shows and Goodeve's PNW travels were weekend staples at NWCN.
DeleteSad news but thanks for the update. I used to watch his outdoors segments when I was much younger living in the Portland market. He had great knowledge of Oregon’s forests and quite a unique voice.
ReplyDeleteMost welcome! Thanks for commenting.
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