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Longtime Q13 Weather Anchor Walter Kelley departs

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“Q13 FOX” KCPQ-TV News Director Erik Breon announced to staff in a memo today that 23 year Chief Weather Anchor Walter Kelley is leaving the FOX O/O station to be closer to family in Phoenix AZ.  The memo noted: “Walter has been with “Q13” since 1997 helping Western Washington survive many historic weather events.” His last day on air will be June 25.  The station has posted the position.

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Mike Cherry

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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  • We bumped into Walter and his family in Port Townsend a few summers back, Walter is the real deal he is Goofy on camera and off camera
    best of luck Walter you are the Best........

  • Oh no, the best weather guy ever. We always wait for his very interesting forecast. We also lived in Az. Weather forecasts here is very different, also lived in Il. The weather there is extreme. Enjoy AZ have fun with the family, you will be missed.

    • After 50 years of living in the Seattle area, two weather casters have set the standard for professional excellence: Harry Wappler and Walter Kelly. Aside from your engaging personalities, you both did what no one else does. You turn your hips, approach the camera and converse with your viewers. I'll miss you immensely!

  • Walter,
    We have enjoyed and respected your weather casts almost as long as you have been here in Seattle We always change to you to listen before the end of our day
    You will be GREATLY missed!!
    We respect your decision to be closer to family
    Get ready to be reporting nothing but SUN !!!! And hot !!!
    Our best wishes to you and yours
    Michele and Steve Versteeg- Covington

  • Always enjoyed your weather commentary - couldn't think about going to bed until you came on at 10 p.m. As we say in the Navy, I wish you "fair winds and following seas". You will be missed!

  • We will miss you Walter, my mom always says Walter's here. Enjoy being back with your family. Miss you a lot. Best wishes

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