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!
Kelli Buck • November 10, 2021
I was wondering where MJ went since I don’t watch a lot but when I do it was for her. Now my morning weather isn’t the same. I miss Mj!
Donna Hargus • November 5, 2021
MJ, we’re really sad to see you go. You have been an outstanding member of the morning team and our favorite weatherperson in the Puget Sound area. We will miss your wit, your acumen, your astute forecasts, your knowledge of the area . . . pretty much everything about you & YOUR weather reports. Of course, we wish you every happiness in your retirement, and do not begrudge you some extra sleep in the mornings – enjoy! Please take care, be well, and accept our MANY, MANY THANKS for your spectacular career of service at Q13. You da bomb!
Rose • October 29, 2021
First MJ and now Travis… I guess things change, but these two were a light in the mornings… Going to miss them both.
Kris Bailey • October 29, 2021
We miss you MJ! Happy retirement though.
william moore • October 27, 2021
Not since king five purged its staff of creators have I seen such an alarming change in staff. I will miss A.J, the little guy and all the others. As someone else said I hope you enjoy your retirement.
william moore
Pat D • October 26, 2021
MJ is so missed. I was hoping she was on vacation. I hope it was twins getting older that made her decision and not management.
If Travis goes too I may have to rethink my morning tv. Though I do like Adam and the rest of the morning team but MJ and Travis just made/make it special.
Steve R. • October 26, 2021
I guess no more pizza Friday……that was so funny.
Mike Root (Mikeybob) • October 25, 2021
Yep Q13 has made a big mistake letting her go.
Brian, seams to know his stuff! But he will never fill the shoes left behind by MJ
YEP! add me to the growing list of thoes that dearly miss you!
It looks as if there’s a real shakeup going on at the “Q” they are dumping Travis too….
What the heck is going on…,
Shirley Johnsin Murray • October 25, 2021
What a dumb move on the part of Channel 13. M.J. was and is a morning boost…so enjoyed watching and listening to her report daily. If a genuine retirement then I wish her well, although she will be missed. Again, if the result of changes at the channel (as another member of the morning team is leaving – Travis) is due to management, well, as far as I am concerned you have lost and will loose part of a great team.
Laura james • October 25, 2021
I had to Google where you were… must have been on vacation when you announced your retirement …had no idea! Congratulations!!!
We’ll all miss you & your bubbly personality!!
God bless …