Seattle, you can thank your new mayor for this!
Future 42
On the lower end, that’s about $600 Million dollars in salaries and compensation that just disappeared from our local Puget Sound economy. *POOF*…just like that.
It is also 20% of Meta’s workforce in the region.
As UW Professor Jeff Shulman put it: “It affects our housing, it affects our small businesses, and it also affects the momentum of our region.”
Andy Ngo @MrAndyNgo
@MayorofSeattle
Katie Wilson, a socialist and woke ideologue, says she will not have her administration investigate potential home and child care fraud in her jurisdiction because she wants to protect migrants. A number of Somali care centers visited by independent journalists don’t appear to have clients or children.
Jonathan Choe @choeshow
Still no response from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt vowed to bus his city’s homeless drug addicts to Wilson’s back yard.
To be clear, Pratt never said he would bus people to Seattle, but that the people would migrate to Seattle.
These homeless would further drain resources and continue to degrade the environment of downtown, city parks etc., and would be welcomed by the Mayor. Surely, she can find some way to tax the community under the guise of supporting these losers.
New ‘Supergirl’ star Milly Alcock pushed back against online critics ahead of the film’s release, saying many of the people criticizing her past comments are anonymous “burner accounts” and profiles identifying themselves as “Dad of four, Christian” accounts.
In a new interview with Variety, Alcock discussed the backlash surrounding her rise to the lead role in DC Studios’ upcoming “Supergirl” movie and said she has learned to tune out online outrage as scrutiny around blockbuster franchises intensifies.
“But I mean, whose opinion do you really care about?” Alcock said. “If you’re p—ing the right kind of people off, you’re doing OK.”
Milly Alcock standing at the Netflix Sirens premiere at The Plaza Hotel in New York City
New “Supergirl” star Milly Alcock said starring in major franchises has shown her how intensely female actors are scrutinized online.
The actress suggested much of the hostility directed toward her comes from faceless social media users reacting emotionally online.
“And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts,” Alcock said. “Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me.” FOX NEWS
Charlie Harger: The ABC newscasts begin later today. They’re good. We’re in good hands. But after 99 years, including 90 years right here at KIRO, I said it to a former head of CBS Newsradio just yesterday — It’s a damn shame.
I agree with you, Jason. It’s going to seem strange listening to the top of the hour ABC News on both KIRO and KNWN (former KOMO). At least you will have the choice of listening to the broadcast on either AM or FM.
Side by side on the FM dial, two ABC affiliates, news/newstalk formats. Weird for Seattle… and likely the same in many major markets (multiple ABC affiliates).
I don’t know what program it was, some financial guru talking about investing in gold and silver, airing midday on both KIRO 97.3 and KNWN 97.7, same time, same episode. There was a few seconds delay between KIRO and KNWN. Saturday programming is a wasteland anyway.
Unionized McClatchy journalists in Washington state and Idaho officially voted this week to approve a strike after failing to come to an agreement with the company over wages during contract negotiations. (A previous vote taken last month was a “procedural step,” according to the unions.) If the unions do choose to strike, up to 50 journalists across the Idaho Statesman, Tacoma News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald could walk off the job.
No reporting regarding this matter on the Tacoma Tribune. The Olympia paper reports: Journalists at The Olympian will join four other Pacific Northwest newspapers in strike against McClatchy Media
The Tacoma News Tribune ain’t what it used to be. The State Street headquarters closed years ago and printing is being done in Vancouver, WA.
Stephanie Pedersen -Executive Editor & Sr. VP Local News
CBS Radio is set to broadcast its final network newscasts Friday, but the owner of WBBM-AM 780 apparently didn’t want to wait.
On Thursday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the Audacy chain, quietly flipped the switch to ABC News, according to a source familiar with the situation. ABC News reports, including top-of-the-hour updates and breaking news coverage, will replace the programming long provided by CBS, which is pulling the plug on its century-old radio network.
ABC News had already supplanted CBS News at the top of the hour as of Thursday afternoon on WBBM-AM 780 and 105.9 FM. That means the iconic five-note CBS News Radio sounder has rung out for the last time – without fanfare – on the Chicago airwaves.
Making the move to ABC for national and international news a day ahead of the swan song for CBS was meant to ensure a smooth on-air transition for the 17 Audacy-owned CBS News Radio affiliates across the country, according to the source. The abrupt network change does not impact local newsroom staffing or programming, the source said.
Existing Audacy-owned ABC affiliates such as 1010 WINS in New York and KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, will continue their longstanding relationships with ABC News, the source said.
Chris Wiggins has joined CTV Vancouver as a weather anchor and reporter. Wiggins is an experienced in-game host for BC Lions football, Abbotsford Canucks hockey, and Vancouver Bandits basketball. He’s also served as a sideline reporter for the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) for the past two years.
“Bari has endured her role as media punching bag with relative aplomb, refusing to betray exhaustion or vulnerability while seeming to plow ahead with her plans to overhaul the network. Meanwhile, (Paramount CEO David) Ellison and the Paramount brass have afforded her ample leeway because they genuinely like her, endorse the editorial pivot, and, frankly, have far bigger priorities than the news division. (Finalizing Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
“Members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari’s mandate at CBS News — and, eventually, CNN — in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.”
While doing that, the network might then bring in someone with more TV experience.
“Bari would likely cede day-to-day control over ‘Evening News,’ ‘CBS Mornings’, and ‘60 Minutes’ to this more experienced, as-yet-unnamed executive, shifting her focus to the news division’s digital growth while maintaining broad editorial influence across all the company’s platforms.”
— Dylan Byers, Puck
NPR is restructuring its newsroom, and that will include cuts to some reporting and editing jobs.
NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher says the network has to fill a gap of $8 million in its $300-million annual budget because of the elimination of federal subsidies for its member stations, which pay NPR to air programs such as ‘Morning Edition’ and ‘All Things Considered.’ In a memo to staff, she said the network expects to earn $15 million less in station fees this year and is anticipating a drop in corporate sponsorship revenue.”
The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees, mostly within newsgathering desks in the newsroom. Staff of NPR’s news programs, including hosts, are not eligible. The company said more targeted layoffs of journalists would ensue if 30 staffers do not accept the voluntary buyouts by next Tuesday, May 26.
Congress cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. That led to an outpouring of support from supporters, as well as a gift of $113 million from two donors. However, most of that money was earmarked for new technology.
NPR’s David Folkenflik writes: “The network plans to overhaul its app and reshape its user experience across platforms to enrich the experience for listeners, readers and even viewers of its digital and streamlining products. And NPR’s senior corporate leaders — some of whom have deep roots in the world of tech — are pivoting from the mantra of ‘reaching people wherever they are’ to encouraging people to use NPR on its own platforms.”
The weather was a little muggy that day. Anyway, do they really care anymore at KIRO 7? They gave up on an entire Sports department. Maybe a dress code is not a thing at KIRO these days.
Stephen Kilbreath interviews KJR and KMPS country radio personality Ichabod Caine.
They discuss the past and how finding spirituality has helped transform Ichabod in this section of life.
Live The Final Third is about people who are using experience, curiosity, and heart to make a difference in this next chapter of life. We share real stories from everyday people and familiar voices who are doing interesting, generous, and sometimes surprising things in their final third. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggJblMx9a_U
'Meta announces layoffs for over 1,300 employees in WA'
Jason Remington • May 28, 2026
Seattle, you can thank your new mayor for this!
Future 42
On the lower end, that’s about $600 Million dollars in salaries and compensation that just disappeared from our local Puget Sound economy. *POOF*…just like that.
It is also 20% of Meta’s workforce in the region.
As UW Professor Jeff Shulman put it: “It affects our housing, it affects our small businesses, and it also affects the momentum of our region.”
Post from Andy Ngo
Jason Remington • May 28, 2026
Andy Ngo @MrAndyNgo
@MayorofSeattle
Katie Wilson, a socialist and woke ideologue, says she will not have her administration investigate potential home and child care fraud in her jurisdiction because she wants to protect migrants. A number of Somali care centers visited by independent journalists don’t appear to have clients or children.
Post from Jonathan Choe
Jason Remington • May 28, 2026
Jonathan Choe @choeshow
Still no response from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson after Los Angeles mayoral hopeful Spencer Pratt vowed to bus his city’s homeless drug addicts to Wilson’s back yard.
AM&FM
Duke Stern • May 23, 2026
KXLE Ellensburg has moved studios, from the old Radio Hill location, to downtown.
KATU Weather Anchor Resigns
Jason Remington • May 23, 2026
Rhonda Shelby ends a 32 year run with KATU 2/Portland this month.
Christians/Dads not welcomed by "Supergirl"
Duke Stern • May 22, 2026
New ‘Supergirl’ star Milly Alcock pushed back against online critics ahead of the film’s release, saying many of the people criticizing her past comments are anonymous “burner accounts” and profiles identifying themselves as “Dad of four, Christian” accounts.
In a new interview with Variety, Alcock discussed the backlash surrounding her rise to the lead role in DC Studios’ upcoming “Supergirl” movie and said she has learned to tune out online outrage as scrutiny around blockbuster franchises intensifies.
“But I mean, whose opinion do you really care about?” Alcock said. “If you’re p—ing the right kind of people off, you’re doing OK.”
Milly Alcock standing at the Netflix Sirens premiere at The Plaza Hotel in New York City
New “Supergirl” star Milly Alcock said starring in major franchises has shown her how intensely female actors are scrutinized online.
The actress suggested much of the hostility directed toward her comes from faceless social media users reacting emotionally online.
“And it’s from a lot of people whose profiles have no photo, who are burner accounts,” Alcock said. “Or someone’s name and then ‘Dad of four, Christian,’ which is hilarious to me.” FOX NEWS
KIRO NEWSRADIO JOINS ABC NEWS RADIO
Jason Remington • May 22, 2026
Charlie Harger: The ABC newscasts begin later today. They’re good. We’re in good hands. But after 99 years, including 90 years right here at KIRO, I said it to a former head of CBS Newsradio just yesterday — It’s a damn shame.
ABC newscasts on KIRO
Steve • May 23, 2026
I agree with you, Jason. It’s going to seem strange listening to the top of the hour ABC News on both KIRO and KNWN (former KOMO). At least you will have the choice of listening to the broadcast on either AM or FM.
AM & FM/FM
Jason Remington • May 23, 2026
Side by side on the FM dial, two ABC affiliates, news/newstalk formats. Weird for Seattle… and likely the same in many major markets (multiple ABC affiliates).
Saturday Infomercials
Jason Remington • May 30, 2026
I don’t know what program it was, some financial guru talking about investing in gold and silver, airing midday on both KIRO 97.3 and KNWN 97.7, same time, same episode. There was a few seconds delay between KIRO and KNWN. Saturday programming is a wasteland anyway.
NEWSPAPER STRIKE OK'D
Reader Submission • May 22, 2026
Unionized McClatchy journalists in Washington state and Idaho officially voted this week to approve a strike after failing to come to an agreement with the company over wages during contract negotiations. (A previous vote taken last month was a “procedural step,” according to the unions.) If the unions do choose to strike, up to 50 journalists across the Idaho Statesman, Tacoma News Tribune, Bellingham Herald, Olympian and Tri-City Herald could walk off the job.
TNT Silence
Jason Remington • May 22, 2026
No reporting regarding this matter on the Tacoma Tribune. The Olympia paper reports: Journalists at The Olympian will join four other Pacific Northwest newspapers in strike against McClatchy Media
Skeleton crew
Jason Remington • May 22, 2026
The Tacoma News Tribune ain’t what it used to be. The State Street headquarters closed years ago and printing is being done in Vancouver, WA.
Stephanie Pedersen -Executive Editor & Sr. VP Local News
News By The Bay
Duke Stern • May 22, 2026
Maddie White and Drew Andre – KING 5 News reporters (married couple) moved on to KPIX tv San Francisco.
KNX (ABC)
Jason Remington • May 21, 2026
KNX Los Angeles & KCBS San Francisco have taken up with the ABC Radio network, following the demise of CBS Radio today.
WBBM makes early switch
Duke Stern • May 21, 2026
CBS Radio is set to broadcast its final network newscasts Friday, but the owner of WBBM-AM 780 apparently didn’t want to wait.
On Thursday, Chicago’s all-news station, along with 16 other CBS News Radio affiliates across the Audacy chain, quietly flipped the switch to ABC News, according to a source familiar with the situation. ABC News reports, including top-of-the-hour updates and breaking news coverage, will replace the programming long provided by CBS, which is pulling the plug on its century-old radio network.
ABC News had already supplanted CBS News at the top of the hour as of Thursday afternoon on WBBM-AM 780 and 105.9 FM. That means the iconic five-note CBS News Radio sounder has rung out for the last time – without fanfare – on the Chicago airwaves.
Making the move to ABC for national and international news a day ahead of the swan song for CBS was meant to ensure a smooth on-air transition for the 17 Audacy-owned CBS News Radio affiliates across the country, according to the source. The abrupt network change does not impact local newsroom staffing or programming, the source said.
Existing Audacy-owned ABC affiliates such as 1010 WINS in New York and KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, will continue their longstanding relationships with ABC News, the source said.
Wiggins Weather
Reader Submission • May 21, 2026
Chris Wiggins has joined CTV Vancouver as a weather anchor and reporter. Wiggins is an experienced in-game host for BC Lions football, Abbotsford Canucks hockey, and Vancouver Bandits basketball. He’s also served as a sideline reporter for the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) for the past two years.
Paramount is at least thinking about taking away some of Bari Weiss’ power.
Reader Submission • May 20, 2026
From Puck:
“Bari has endured her role as media punching bag with relative aplomb, refusing to betray exhaustion or vulnerability while seeming to plow ahead with her plans to overhaul the network. Meanwhile, (Paramount CEO David) Ellison and the Paramount brass have afforded her ample leeway because they genuinely like her, endorse the editorial pivot, and, frankly, have far bigger priorities than the news division. (Finalizing Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.)
“Members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari’s mandate at CBS News — and, eventually, CNN — in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.”
While doing that, the network might then bring in someone with more TV experience.
“Bari would likely cede day-to-day control over ‘Evening News,’ ‘CBS Mornings’, and ‘60 Minutes’ to this more experienced, as-yet-unnamed executive, shifting her focus to the news division’s digital growth while maintaining broad editorial influence across all the company’s platforms.”
— Dylan Byers, Puck
Cuts at NPR
Reader Submission • May 19, 2026
NPR is restructuring its newsroom, and that will include cuts to some reporting and editing jobs.
NPR President and CEO Katherine Maher says the network has to fill a gap of $8 million in its $300-million annual budget because of the elimination of federal subsidies for its member stations, which pay NPR to air programs such as ‘Morning Edition’ and ‘All Things Considered.’ In a memo to staff, she said the network expects to earn $15 million less in station fees this year and is anticipating a drop in corporate sponsorship revenue.”
The network is offering buyouts to approximately 300 employees, mostly within newsgathering desks in the newsroom. Staff of NPR’s news programs, including hosts, are not eligible. The company said more targeted layoffs of journalists would ensue if 30 staffers do not accept the voluntary buyouts by next Tuesday, May 26.
Congress cut $1.1 billion in funding for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, which supports NPR and PBS. That led to an outpouring of support from supporters, as well as a gift of $113 million from two donors. However, most of that money was earmarked for new technology.
NPR’s David Folkenflik writes: “The network plans to overhaul its app and reshape its user experience across platforms to enrich the experience for listeners, readers and even viewers of its digital and streamlining products. And NPR’s senior corporate leaders — some of whom have deep roots in the world of tech — are pivoting from the mantra of ‘reaching people wherever they are’ to encouraging people to use NPR on its own platforms.”
46 Years Ago Today...
T.K. • May 18, 2026
A little over 2 hours of KIT Radio coverage of the fallout in Yakima from the Mount St. Helens eruption: https://videos.yakimawa.gov/internetchannel/show/6023
fashion statements in the news
mavis gold • May 15, 2026
we’ve come a long way
In his defense
Jason Remington • May 15, 2026
The weather was a little muggy that day. Anyway, do they really care anymore at KIRO 7? They gave up on an entire Sports department. Maybe a dress code is not a thing at KIRO these days.
Ichabod Caine - Steven Kilbreath podcast
Jason Remington • May 15, 2026
Stephen Kilbreath interviews KJR and KMPS country radio personality Ichabod Caine.
They discuss the past and how finding spirituality has helped transform Ichabod in this section of life.
Live The Final Third is about people who are using experience, curiosity, and heart to make a difference in this next chapter of life. We share real stories from everyday people and familiar voices who are doing interesting, generous, and sometimes surprising things in their final third.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggJblMx9a_U