Well, the time has come to say good-bye. I am retiring! After almost 19 years at Q13 (18 years on the morning show!), it’s time to move on and get more sleep! I think my last day will be October 1st. BUT, I may be on air a little on October 4-6 as I train our new morning meteorologist, Brian MacMillan. He is currently working at FOX 12 in Portland, but he and his wife are both natives of Western Washington and their families are here. With 2 young children, he’s thrilled to be closer to his kids’ grandparents.
Meanwhile, I will spend my last 2 weeks here reminiscing about my time at Q13. Here are a couple of photos of our morning anchor team! I consider these colleagues my friends and, over the years, we have shared some amazing times!
Aleta Schultz • October 6, 2021
Wow! Just got back from vacation and I am happy to see that you are retiring but sad to see you leaving. I have always enjoyed watching you and your pet walk. Best wishes on the next chapter of your life.
Christopher Romei • October 6, 2021
I have been in the commercial roofing business here in Seattle for the last 40 years. Weather has always been a critical issue and you are the best. Not just with the weather but YOU. Am watching your final show as I write this and you will be missed. It has been a great combination of MJ, Bill, Adam and yes even Liz. Just like with any great team it’s all about the combination of the players. Hope I can hang with Fox morning news as I experience the changes😎
Best of times to you. Get some 😴
Phyllis Hoefer • October 6, 2021
MJ, Congratulations on your retirement. I’ve enjoyied watching you on ch 13 for years & of your weather reporting. You’ve always been informative, fun natured & a pleasure to watch. You will be missed. Enjoy your Retirement, have fun, be safe & well.
Suzan • October 6, 2021
I just want to ditto everything Nanci Lien said. You will be missed
Anita strom • October 6, 2021
My husband and I will miss you! We enjoy our Q13 in the mornings ! Wishing you happiness in your retirement.
Albert. • October 6, 2021
Wishing you an happy retirement MJ, from a fan of you from British Columbia.
Enjoyed watching you every morning.
Gonna miss you.
Carrie Nunez • October 6, 2021
MJ Happy Retirement. Going to miss you and the Morning News will not be the same. Even on the rainy pnw days you have always been the ray of sunshine 🌞 in my day. Thank you for your love and dedication to the weather and pnw. Make sure to have pizza on Fridays for all of us.
Judy • October 6, 2021
A legion has retired. Will miss you much. Congratulations and best wishes.
Nanci Lien • October 6, 2021
MJ – What can we say to the weather reporter who is a renowned meteorologist at the TOP OF HER GAME? The words come easy. You are fun, personable, witty, kind, and the one we trust to listen to EVERY MORNING. But most of all you are incredibly intelligent, not only about the weather, but about life in general. You’ve never needed a shtick to catch our attention or keep it. You are the real deal and a true ambassador for this region. We’ve been lucky to have you in our lives these past two decades, and we will miss you each morning. We bid you a heartfelt congratulations in your retirement and some well deserved “sleeping in” time. Thank you, MJ for your many years of service to our household and so many others! You are OUR Chief Metorologist and have been a bright spot of SUNSHINE in our morning lives. Jeff & Nanci
Werdall • October 6, 2021
MJ~ You will be missed! We have enjoyed you and your trusted reporting for many years. Please know you have been a true joy. All the best is wished to you. Happy retirement!
Thank you~ The Werdall Family