(FB 1-13-25) Remember writing your outlines for a book report in high school?
They started with a TITLE followed by
A.) Subsets of the plot, broken into points describing the
1. Foreshadowing,
2. The imagery, and
3. The symbolism, in the story.
Then the topics are simplified further with
a. point of view,
b. the conflict, and
c. summary of characters.
I’ve written an outline of my 20+ years working as a broadcast meteorologist that includes all of these literary devices (and more…).
For me, the most enjoyable part to write may be the character descriptions and the plot analysis.
However, as much as I have relished my chapters of atmospheric education and mastering the build of my own weather forecasts from numerical models,
I am making a stealthy departure in the next chapter.
In my conclusion, I am no longer presenting on a local tv station, delivering my weather stories to you daily. I am working on the location for my new chapter about a different angle in my career. I don’t have it yet. I’m looking, researching, and applying.
Currently, my toes are in the cold, wet grass of Seattle while my hands are reaching through the cloud outlines and every layer of earth’s atmosphere while grasping for the stars.
I promise to update you on my progress. Please keep me in your most positive thoughts while I find a new job for a new chapter. #outlook #science #career
42 thoughts on “Rebecca Stevenson announces she has left tv news/weather for now”
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Julie Martin • January 28, 2025
My husband and I have been searching for information on where Rebecca Stevenson had gone. We have been concerned when it began to be evident that she was not on vacation. So sorry to see that she is no longer on KOMO giving us her professional, warm, and always sunny weather reports. KOMO should have given us the information that she was no longer with the station instead of just saying nothing. I hope Rebecca that we will see you again in the near future in the Seattle market. Will miss your beautiful smile! Take care of yourself.
John Ross • January 28, 2025
Ever since Fisher dumped “flour” on all of our heads by selling out to Sinclair, KOMO has been all down hill. It used to be a real tight-knit family affair, now highly fractured with Mary Nam and Shannon trying to keep it together. I can imagine everyone is on stress alert. The whole Seattle TV market sucks. Rebecca was another that held the KOMO glue of the family together. She’ll be missed!
Lou Robbins • January 28, 2025
Insiders say many of the anchors/reporters just seem to be “milling” around the KOMO newsroom.
Howard Musolf • January 27, 2025
This news is really sad. I have watched KOMO before it was ABC. Yes I’m really old.
Rebecca was always a breath of fresh air. She was concise, accurate and a pleasure to watch and listen to. Rebecca just came across like a neighbor you would love to have.
Now that the new guy is in charge, of course the 1st thing is get the higher paid employees out the door. I’m guessing it has started with Rebecca, one can only guess who’s next. Very sadly her replacement is nowhere near the professional that Rebecca was, not only that the newbie’s voice is like fingernails going down a blackboard. I’m now switching to Fox13. I have been a died in the wool KOMO watcher for over 50 years, but not anymore
Mark Christopher • January 26, 2025
I’ve had many calls over the last few weeks from concerned listeners, and even I began to wonder of Rebecca’s absence. She is one seen to many as “Seattle and The Northwest”. She has gained such a following over the years and has achieved that trust in her profession. Like so many in TV and Radio, you can feel connection with one who “talks to you” and “not at you”. Rebecca achieved this among many. Seattle is a “On Its Own Broadcasting Market” . New York, Chicago, LA and so on style doesn’t work here. On the other hand if you win here you can go anywhere. Proof is how many we’ve seen from here ended up in Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and so on. Morgan Chesky-KOMO , Peter Alexander-KCPQ among most recent, Aaron Brown-KING/KIRO, and many more.
She is among my favorites ( I have so many) as she supplied weather forecasts for my weekend shifts at KOMO/NW Newsradio along with Shannon, Theron and others. While at KIRO TV years ago she was one and Morgan Palmer who supplied my weather reports for my Morning show at WARM FM.
This world of broadcasting is show business. It’s also a challenge in whatever part you chose to do. It is not just a job or a way to earn a paycheck. Its dedication everyday, being creative everyday, showing up everyday and yes learning from mistakes. Above all its finding your individual style that the viewer or listener can connect with. Many fail.
Mark Twain once said “the two most important days in life is the day you’re born and the day you find out why”. That why for many is often more than just one. Thank you Rebecca for sharing your years of NW weather knowledge and your friendship to so many and to myself.
As you enjoy the fun of the next “Why” in life I will also say “Watch”.
-Mark Christopher- “Seattle is my hometown & The Northwest is my Playground’
Lou Robbins • January 26, 2025
“the two most important days in life is the day you’re born and the day you find out why”. Absolutely! And when you know, you know.
Janette • January 22, 2025
Our loss will be someone else’s gain. Good luck to you. You will be missed
Carolyn Fischer • January 21, 2025
My husband and I thought like some of the above comments that Rebecca was on vacation. I was about to call the station, I was that concerned. We loved watching your sweet style Rebecca. Since Steve Poole left KOMO it’s been a downhill plunge other than Shannon. You two seemed to like each other.
Emily M. Wellington • January 21, 2025
The first time I saw Rebecca she was in the Everett 4th of July parade. She is still as lovely now as she was then. I’ve always watched her over the years. I will miss her a lot and would change channels if not for Mary and Shannon. Good luck Rebecca !
Beverly • January 21, 2025
I think Rebecca made a wise decision to seek a new position. Her delivery of the weather news always made me cringe. I know there’s a perfect job out there that will totally match her skills. I wish her the best in finding it.
Carol P. • January 22, 2025
Breathing/voice issues/gasping for breath at end of the sentence, but a classy dresser & lovely smile!
Prayers!
Jan F • January 25, 2025
This is so passive aggressive it’s not even funny. The top part of your comment snuffs out the lower “kinder” part significantly
Joyce • January 20, 2025
Will REALLY miss that smile, it makes me smile. Best of luck to you and hope to see you again whatever you do.
David Bryce • January 18, 2025
Rebecca, I saw you arrive at KIRO as Chief Meteorologist, taking the reigns from Andy Wappler, and depart with Julie Francavilla and Jenny Hogan, no notice to viewers. KIRO has had numerous exits over the years, and I’ve heard their Program Director is difficult to work with. Julie and Jenny never returned to local broadcasting, but you did. Moved to Aljazeera weather in Chicago for a stint, then back to the PNW at KCPQ for another stint, and had some longevity with KOMO. We didn’t get too personal this time as with KIRO, no more Rainier cherries. Love is hard. Good luck.