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Stupid line by KOMO's Jeremy Harris at the traguc Rainer shooting. "The two victims were shot before police got there." Huh?  No kidding. Hype, confused reporting.   I don't care if it's breaking but calm yourself and communicate accurately.  I did live shots for 7 years, do it understandably 

  Your chance to see and hear the real me! New podcast out about my reporter horror fiction book on the SPEAKING OF WRITERS podcast.  Video version first link. https://youtu.be/NndZ_eEf9n4?si=3t97EZ3kQxTyZmCU https://open.spotify.com/episode/000urvru38pJNztl3nd3e6?si=5cSRMThNRFGwNu5FwY-PAQ

  KING's Chris Egan tells us how he's packing to cover the Winter Olympics in Milan.  Morning anchor Jake Whittenberg will be heading there too.  Fun video at the link.   Starts Friday a week. https://x.com/i/status/2017054705910972838

Per the Seattle TImes the Mariners will be creating a linear Mariners TV channel replacing Root Sports, but viewers must still await deals with major providers (like Xfinity and Direct TV) to carry it along with the accompanying cost.   Mariners.TV will be the streaming platform for $19.99 a month https://x.com/i/status/2016949693667037483

That's an accurate description of KOMO 's Theron Zahn , who is celebrating 25 years at the station, filling every role and duty over the years.    The Arc Seattle  team feted this versatile guy with a nice award.  Theron co-anchors KOMO's weekend mornings with newcomer Natalie Fahmy. https://www.facebook.com/share/1KjsZe6WuW/

KING senior met Rich Marriott had had a bit of a 'weak back,' but says he'll be 'back in a week.'  See what I did there? He's been on a medical leave, for those who've been missing him on the air.  He's OK!  His message here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JQgqNgS1r/

Rick Boone, who left Seattle's KIRO 7 as it's Managing Editor after just four months, has taken over as leader of the combined news operation of the Wenatchee World and NCWLIVE, apparently available only on Roku, Fire TV, Apple and a TV channel on local  cable access, I am told.  To say the least, Boone has had a checkered recent TV past with a multitude of quickly departed small market jobs, culminating in this gig which is way down the media food chain.  The question is how long will he last this time.   Culture shock dead ahead.     Read more at the links below: https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/news/local/rick-boone-named-news-director-for-ncwlife-wenatchee-world-operations/article_ba6c5eeb-4329-5fb1-b1f3-af8eefce6617.html Live TV | ncwlife.com https://share.google/6y5BcTwGcbMpGTnfH