KIRO-FM has been gaining a reputation as one of the best & most reliable sources of current news about the COVID-19 virus here in the Pacific Northwest. It recently entered a partnership with Seattle`s Hubbard group to supply hourly news & updates to their music stations. Now MyNorthwest is partnering with KIRO-FM to live stream all major national and local news briefings. In addition to the latest news and analysis, MyNorthwest is assisting with practical needs during this unique time, providing tools readers may need while managing a new way of life. “How To” articles range from grocery shopping online to ordering medications. MyNorthwest is home to the daily “COVID-19: Seattle Podcast” hosted by Dave Ross and Aaron Granillo who recap the day’s news in a short podcast form according to a new report in Radio Online. MyNorthwest saw over a 200% growth in users in March, 2020 demonstrating the need for up-to-the-minute information in the Pacific Northwest. Their website now has convenient “Listen” links to “KIRO-FM” “ESPN 710 KIRO-AM” & conservative talk 770 KTTH.
retired broadcaster: on-air, MD, PD, asst PD, Prod Mgr, IT, station technician/engineer, pioneer Internet webcaster, station installation/maintenance; 12 years in commercial radio, 17 years volunteer in campus/community radio in B.C., Alberta & Wash. Amateur radio operator & “DXer” specializing in AM night-time DX, short-wave DX/listening & remote SDR DXing/listening
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