Friday Quickie— Viewers Question: What Happened To Steve Bunin? Gone, Gone, Gone.
Steve Bunin exited KING 5 in mid-October. It was NOT his choice to do so. He has not gone into detail on the subject. He mentioned on Facebook, “I’m still in Seattle, but no longer at KING5. Hopefully, you’ll find me on another TV station in town soon, but if not, I’ve had a great run – from ESPN to KING and many other places as well!”…Mike Nicco exits KGO tv/San Francisco to Join KSHB/Kansas City as Chief Meteorologist, replacing Gary Lezak, who retires December 1st...Mike Nelson, weathercaster at KMGH/Denver, celebrates 46 years in the Tv biz…
Samantha Smith • November 16, 2022
I really miss seeing Steve at noon everyday on King 5. He’s upbeat positive personality. I loved his different color glasses and his talks with Chuck Todd on Fridays they seem to have such a great connection. He is very missed I hope he finds a really great job here in Seattle so I can continue watching him.
Jeff Settle • November 15, 2022
What is it lately with King5? First they dumped one of the best anchors I’ve seen in the Northwest in the past 45 years: Mark Wright. And now Steve Bunin. What they both had in common was top-notch presentation along with a real personality. That matters to a lot of us viewers. Instead we get Steve Soliz – who has the personality of a rock and a mumbling delivery. It’s got to be about money. Because it is not about King’s ability to recognize talent and keep it!
Mary • November 14, 2022
Steve was our favorite newscaster. He was professional & well liked and an Emmy winner. His Pet Rescue segment, the newspapers from other WA cities, & his talk with Chuck Todd were things I looked forward to weekly. What a loss for us.
Mary
Joyce Norville • November 11, 2022
Steve Bunin was my favorite news anchor and I was shocked to hear that he was fired. He was a positive and passionate reporter. I have watched King5 for over 30 years and am disappointed with the station and will check out the opposition.
Helen LeMieux • November 11, 2022
I cannot believe King 5 fired Steve Bunin! It’s such a shame. He’s awesome! I hope he gets a job with another Seattle TV station, and if he does, King 5 will lose me as a viewer of King 5 News.
Elizabeth • November 11, 2022
How could King 5 let Steve Bunin go? We waited all week to see his Pet Rescue of the Week segment on Fridays. If Steve Bunin is gone, we’re not watching King 5 anymore.
Bean • November 11, 2022
Too bad. Some of the current anchors are just horrible
Roddi Barton • November 10, 2022
I always looked forward to watching his news cast!!! Such a nice man,
I hope he shows up somewhere!!! Love watching him!!!
Frank • November 10, 2022
“Knowing KING5’s recent policies”, sure would like to know what they are.
Barbara • January 21, 2023
Yes it is about racial quotas…so wrong as he was my favorite! I quit watching when they began using Shante Sumpter as a newscaster, Though she is one of few that actually pronounces Des Moines correctly she just really sounds like a kid with a mouth full of oatmeal…
Louis • November 4, 2022
Knowing KING5’s recent policies I have a theory. I’ll leave it at that.
JRemington • November 4, 2022
Yes. Quite possibly.
Dale H Hood • November 9, 2022
I am so surprised to lose Steve Bunin! I really liked him & appreciated his telecast manor. He seemed always on the positive & certainly had the best delivery of all of KING5’s people. Sorry to lose him. Thanks, a friend
TMJones • November 15, 2022
What are these policies at King 5 that you talk about? I like Steve Bunin. Too bad he is gone.
Paul • November 22, 2022
You mean because he is white?