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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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  • You are the reason we watch Q13 every night, going to miss you

  • Thanks for being yourself Walter, I get the biggest kick watching your honest facial expressions as you watch the news with us as it unfolds. Your a one of kind make the weather feel like it’s part of us instead of it just being out there. Thanks for your years of being our go to Weatherman.

  • Walter, you will be a success wherever you are. I am excited for your move as we will be moving near Phoenix in November so I will still have the opportunity to follow your weather forecast and adventures for many years to come. 🤗 Good luck!

  • Best of luck Walter! I will miss you! Arizona is lucky to have you!

  • Good luck Walter,
    We have a place down there too.
    They need someone who's not using the word "uh" all the time. Watching the news down there is like watching an apprenticeship news cast. It's actually funny!
    You'll do great down there....
    PS... might want to trade in those long sleeves for short sleeves and loose the jacket.
    Folks are very casual down there.

  • I loved watching Walter and how excited he got when weather was fun...his cheeks would get all pink and eyes would light up! You'll be missed! Carole

  • Wow, Walter . . . I will miss your goofy antics! I never enjoyed watching the weather until I discovered you. You made weather FUN. Good luck in Arizona. Lots of people will miss you!

  • Wow can't believe your leaving but like people said family is important !! You will be missed think I be watched you from the first time you were on!!! God live ya good luck safe trip!!

  • Walter you will be sorely missed. Always trusted your weather forecast and your
    great explanations of weather situations, and your great personality.
    Good luck in all of your future endeavors, take care & bless. Enjoy your family.
    Very best.

  • Wow! So, so sorry to see you go, Walter! You have been the reason we switched from KOMO to Q13 for the news.
    Good luck in Arizona....we will certainly miss you.

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