Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien will depart 'SMN,' KIRO Newsradio,
Dave Ross and Colleen O'Brien, the co-hosts of "Seattle's Morning News" on KIRO Newsradio are both leaving the show.
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Dave Ross, Colleen O’Brien retiring after co-hosting ‘Seattle’s Morning News’ for a decade
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Dave has done it all, and is a sharp mind. Colleen O'Brien incredibly talented as well.
I've been both a long time fan and recent critic of KIRO's programming, but while this was an inevitable retirement at least on Dave's part, I think losing them both is going to be a hit to the station's image and credibility. Replacing what those two brought to the station is going to be incredibly difficult.
I've been both a long time fan and recent critic of KIRO's programming, but while this was an inevitable retirement at least on Dave's part, I think losing them both is going to be a hit to the station's image and credibility. Replacing what those two brought to the station is going to be incredibly difficult.
This is sad news (but not unexpected). I have listened to Dave Ross on KIRO my entire life. I hope that KIRO can find a worthy successor to keep the station relevant in the years to come. I don't listen to KIRO as much as I did a few years ago (outside of afternoon drive), and I would love to have more reasons to come back.
Did I miss the date of their last show on KIRO-FM in the article? Seems I saw somewhere else a couple weeks ago that Dave was going to finish up sometime in mid-December. Hoping he isn't done already. He, and Colleen, are one of the few class acts, in my opinion, on Seattle radio. The mean-spirited snark from KIRO's other 'bro' hosts the rest of the day and night is a huge turn-off for me. I mean, making fun of the weather forecast before the big winds actually hit? And not understanding that just because you aren't experiencing something, doesn't mean it's the same for others in your audience?
Back to the KIRO Morning News, I'll always remember Sully the traffic guy describing the near-death experience he had with a Covid infection back in 2020, when he came back on the air after being off sick for about a month. I have a lot of respect for him, too.
Back to the KIRO Morning News, I'll always remember Sully the traffic guy describing the near-death experience he had with a Covid infection back in 2020, when he came back on the air after being off sick for about a month. I have a lot of respect for him, too.
Per RadioInsight, Dave's final date is Friday December 19.
He's been at KIRO for 46 years! Very few in broadcasting can claim to be with one radio station for that length of time. He started as a news reporter, then got his own talk show in 1987. Huge loss for Seattle radio, but he is 72 years old, so a well deserved retirement.
News Director Charlie Harger to step in as Dave's replacement.
- Charlie Harger To Anchor KIRO-FM’s Seattle Morning News -
- Charlie Harger To Anchor KIRO-FM’s Seattle Morning News -
Looks like a good safe choice. He already has built in name recognition in the market.
Charlie is the logical choice. I would've tried to keep Colleen, she's really good but I think she wants to focus on TV. She has that look to do TV news.
The next domino falls. Brian Calvert replaces Lenzi as KNWN PD, a promotion from morning anchor.
- Brian Calvert Rises To Northwest News Radio Program Director
- Brian Calvert Rises To Northwest News Radio Program Director
He's had this job before at this station.
Idk the operation there is such an empty shell would you even want this job?
Late, but now Manda Factor has jumped from KNWN to anchor Seattle’s Morning News.
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KNWN reacts by hiring Denise Whitaker, Chris Nguyen and Aaron Taylor to join Calvert. Chris will be interim morning co-host, Denise will be permanent.
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Manda Factor Joins KIRO As Morning Co-Host
Manda Factor is jumping across town to anchor "Seattle's Morning News" on Bonneville News/Talk 97.3 KIRO-FM Tacoma/Seattle with Charlie Harger.
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KNWN reacts by hiring Denise Whitaker, Chris Nguyen and Aaron Taylor to join Calvert. Chris will be interim morning co-host, Denise will be permanent.
Northwest News Radio Adds Three Seattle TV Veterans To Anchor Lineup
Lotus' "Northwest News Radio" 1000 KNWN Seattle/97.7 KNWN-FM Oakville WA has announced the addition of three local television anchors to
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Surprised Lotus is actually adding talent to KNWN. That's an expensive format and I wasn't sure how long they'd continue to compete after cutting it to the bare bones previously.
I don’t find it too shocking. The days of needing dedicated reporters for a news/talk radio station are probably over. However, there’s definitely a need for someone who can present the content well in-studio. They already have a partnership with KOMO, so they’re covered on news stories and content. But having quality anchors is something they still need.
They have also dropped a considerable amount on Billboards in the market.
KNWN knows KIRO is still king so this is a reaction, Denise, Chris, and Aaron are good choices, makes me wonder what happened to get them to jump from TV to radio. To be a fly on the wall of their contract negotiations. It's also showing Calvert and co. have some fight in them, so this should be a good competitor.
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