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Have a heart-healthy Super Bowl (Audio)
The doctors at Swedish Hospital have some tips for you
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Brian The Movie Guy For February 3rd (Audio)
Read all of Brian's reviews at brianthemovieguy.com
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Super Bowl Security (Audio)
Super Bowl security is tight.
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Gloomy Economic Forecast (Audio)
Gloomy economic forecast.
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Romney Wins Florida (Audio)
Romney takes Florida GOP primary.
Shows
About Mornings with Bill & Manda
Weekday Morning News Show
The news, traffic and weather you need as you start your day. Get the top local and national stories. Listen to live interviews with newsmakers. Breaking news. Traffic and Weather every 10 minutes on the 4’s – from the most trusted AM news team in Seattle.
About Afternoons with Herb & Jane
The news you need as you head home. Get the top local and national stories. Listen to live interviews with newsmakers. Breaking news. Traffic and Weather every 10 minutes on the 4’s – from the most trusted PM news team in Seattle.
Ken Schram
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Viewers to Ken: DOT spending on homeless is 'asinine'
A whole lot of people did not like my giving this week's "Schrammie" to Paula Hammond, the head of the State Department of Transportation.
KOMO Newsradio Home The Schrammie: A callous protocol (Video) They say home is where the heart is. But maybe home is simply a place of refuge.KOMO Newsradio Home Ken Schram: Unlikely allies working on immigration reform bill (Video) It's interesting then that we've got some unlikely allies working together on a state bill designed to prevent more local state jurisdictions from using a federal program that checks on workers immigration status.
Consumer Tips
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Still time to make your IRA contributions for 2011 (Audio)
Have you made your IRA contribution for 2011? If not, there's still time. An Individual Retirement Account is the only tax deduction you can take past the end of the year.
Listen to KOMO Newsradio Sugar-loaded foods not always obvious (Video) (Audio) Soda, candy and cookies are all loaded with sugar. But even if you don't buy a lot of this stuff, you could still be eating too much sugar.Listen to KOMO Newsradio Learn how to get the best deals on flights (Audio) It's happened to all of us. You go online to snag a great airfare deal, only to have it vanish into thin air.
Unfiltered
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The snow and cold has homeless shelters busy (Audio)
The cold makes an already difficult situation even harder for people who have no place to escape the cold.
That has homeless shelters scrambling to find space and supplies to help keep people warm.
KOMO Newsradio Home Penn State In Mourning (Audio) Penn State is in mourning over the death of "Jo Pa."
KOMO Newsradio Home Gingrich Wins GOP South Carolina Primary (Audio) Newt Gingrich Wins the GOP South Carolina Primary.
People
About Bill Yeend
Morning Show Anchor
What I like most about waking up with you on KOMO Newsradio is that we get the first opportunity to learn about major developments in Seattle and the world. Also, the people I work with help keep me young!
Away from work, I’m an avid golfer. My favorite courses are The Home Course, Bandon Dunes, Sahalee, Indian Canyon (Spokane) and my old stomping grounds at Walla Walla Country Club.
Believe it or not, I also love art of all kinds. On a recent vacation, I enjoyed visiting the Dali Museum in Tampa, Florida.
I’m also an Alumnus of the 2011 National Football Champion Eastern Washington University. Go Eags!!
Thanks for listening to KOMO Newsradio Morning News!
Away from work, I’m an avid golfer. My favorite courses are The Home Course, Bandon Dunes, Sahalee, Indian Canyon (Spokane) and my old stomping grounds at Walla Walla Country Club.
Believe it or not, I also love art of all kinds. On a recent vacation, I enjoyed visiting the Dali Museum in Tampa, Florida.
I’m also an Alumnus of the 2011 National Football Champion Eastern Washington University. Go Eags!!
Thanks for listening to KOMO Newsradio Morning News!
About Manda Factor
Morning Show Anchor
One of the best parts of waking up so early is getting to watch the sunrise—clouds willing, of course. We get to know what’s going on in the world, first thing in the morning, and we get to share that with you.
Iin the true spirit of being objective, you should know I attended both WSU and the UW. So I root for both teams!
When I do get to sleep in (as in past 5 a.m.), I find happiness in my daughter, my husband, my family and music of all kinds. I am a freak for all things Dalmatian—including the 2 we have! I’m also a huge baseball fan and was the PA announcer for the Bellingham Mariners.
Thanks for being a part of KOMO Newsradio Morning News!
Iin the true spirit of being objective, you should know I attended both WSU and the UW. So I root for both teams!
When I do get to sleep in (as in past 5 a.m.), I find happiness in my daughter, my husband, my family and music of all kinds. I am a freak for all things Dalmatian—including the 2 we have! I’m also a huge baseball fan and was the PA announcer for the Bellingham Mariners.
Thanks for being a part of KOMO Newsradio Morning News!
About Jane Shannon
KOMO Newsradio Afternoon Anchor
At KOMO: since 2010
I’ll admit it: I’m a radio fanatic and news junkie! That’s what makes it so much fun to work in such a great news environment with terrific and dedicated people.
My first paid radio job was at KITI in Centralia, where I was Anchor and News Director. Then, I jumped to KTNT/KNBQ in Tacoma, as morning drive anchor and beat reporter. After that, I headed for TV at ABC affiliate KRGV-TV in Texas. I realized I enjoyed ‘not’ having to worry about wearing make-up for TV, so I moved back to radio—to KXXO-FM in Olympia; KING AM in Seattle and Morning News co-host at KIRO, before I settled in at KOMO.
My northwest roots are deep. I hail from Ashland, Oregon I’m a Master Gardener with a weedy yard. I love my two sons, my two dachshunds and my 21-year-old cat named Stan. Oh, and I’m not a bad cook!
I’ll admit it: I’m a radio fanatic and news junkie! That’s what makes it so much fun to work in such a great news environment with terrific and dedicated people.
My first paid radio job was at KITI in Centralia, where I was Anchor and News Director. Then, I jumped to KTNT/KNBQ in Tacoma, as morning drive anchor and beat reporter. After that, I headed for TV at ABC affiliate KRGV-TV in Texas. I realized I enjoyed ‘not’ having to worry about wearing make-up for TV, so I moved back to radio—to KXXO-FM in Olympia; KING AM in Seattle and Morning News co-host at KIRO, before I settled in at KOMO.
My northwest roots are deep. I hail from Ashland, Oregon I’m a Master Gardener with a weedy yard. I love my two sons, my two dachshunds and my 21-year-old cat named Stan. Oh, and I’m not a bad cook!
About Herb Weisbaum
Consumer Expert
Herb Weisbaum is An Emmy award-winning Reporter and one of America’s top consumer experts. His reports have been honored by the Associated Press, Columbia Journalism Review, National Consumers League and the Society of Professional Journalists. And we’re lucky enough to have him on KOMO Newsradio every weekday afternoon, 3-7pm.
Here’s more from Herb…
The best part of my job with KOMO is being able to help you avoid scams, save money and stay healthy. I’ve been “looking out for you” for nearly 30 years through my roles at KOMO, NBC’s Today Show and as the Consumer Correspondent for CBS News.
Away from the microphone, I’m proud to be a long-time volunteer with the Seattle Humane Society. My wife Debra and I have worked to raise millions of dollars to help homeless animals in our community—something we’re very passionate about. We recently lost our beloved dog Jack and are thankful to continue cuddling with our cat, Casey.
I attended Syracuse University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising.
I'm a model train enthusiastic and still have my original Lionel trains.
I started as a Rock 'n Roll Disc Jockey back in the 70's.
And—ready for this?--I know the lyrics to every hit rock 'n' roll song since 1962.
Here’s more from Herb…
The best part of my job with KOMO is being able to help you avoid scams, save money and stay healthy. I’ve been “looking out for you” for nearly 30 years through my roles at KOMO, NBC’s Today Show and as the Consumer Correspondent for CBS News.
Away from the microphone, I’m proud to be a long-time volunteer with the Seattle Humane Society. My wife Debra and I have worked to raise millions of dollars to help homeless animals in our community—something we’re very passionate about. We recently lost our beloved dog Jack and are thankful to continue cuddling with our cat, Casey.
I attended Syracuse University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio and a Bachelor of Science in Advertising.
I'm a model train enthusiastic and still have my original Lionel trains.
I started as a Rock 'n Roll Disc Jockey back in the 70's.
And—ready for this?--I know the lyrics to every hit rock 'n' roll song since 1962.
About Paul Tosch
Airborne Traffic Anchor
Since 1991, I’ve logged more than 35,000 hours, flying the KOMO Air Patrol nearly 4 million miles, to keep you up-to-date on commuter congestion. My goal is to use my unique knowledge and exclusive view to help you spend LESS time in your car and MORE time with your loved ones.
As a result of all that time in the sky, you might be surprised to find out that I really enjoy spending my free time under water! I’m an avid water-sports enthusiast and a patented water-sports developer. My wife Stacey and my daughter Lindsey join me as avid scuba divers, traveling the world to discover the wonders of the wet. We LOVE to travel and have enjoyed exploring the South Pacific, Gulf of Siam (Thailand), the South Caribbean, Indonesia, the Yucatan Peninsula and Morocco.
Please drive—and dive---safely. And stay tuned for KOMO AAA Traffic, every 10 Minutes on the 4’s.
As a result of all that time in the sky, you might be surprised to find out that I really enjoy spending my free time under water! I’m an avid water-sports enthusiast and a patented water-sports developer. My wife Stacey and my daughter Lindsey join me as avid scuba divers, traveling the world to discover the wonders of the wet. We LOVE to travel and have enjoyed exploring the South Pacific, Gulf of Siam (Thailand), the South Caribbean, Indonesia, the Yucatan Peninsula and Morocco.
Please drive—and dive---safely. And stay tuned for KOMO AAA Traffic, every 10 Minutes on the 4’s.
About John Carlson
Newsline A.M. Anchor
You can hear John Carlson each weekday from 9-noon on KOMO Newsradio. He also does commentary on KOMO Newsradio three times daily. He has been a fixture on Seattle radio since the early 90's.
Before radio, he was a television commentator on KIRO-TV (CBS) for seven years, for KCTS-TV (PBS) and has written a newspaper column for 18 years.
In politics, John has led three successful statewide initiatives, including America's first "Three Strikes, You’re Out" ballot measure in the early 90's. Violent crime tumbled by nearly 30% in the decade after its passage.
He is listed as one of the University of Washington's 100 most influential alumni of the 20th century.
In the 80's and 90's, John founded and led a successful think tank, The Washington Policy Center, which has received praise from several Presidents and Governors in both political parties for the quality and influence of its work.
John and his wife Lisa have two sons, live in Bellevue and are active in several civic and charitable causes. He enjoys movies, hiking and mountain climbing, and rides Harley Davidsons.
Before radio, he was a television commentator on KIRO-TV (CBS) for seven years, for KCTS-TV (PBS) and has written a newspaper column for 18 years.
In politics, John has led three successful statewide initiatives, including America's first "Three Strikes, You’re Out" ballot measure in the early 90's. Violent crime tumbled by nearly 30% in the decade after its passage.
He is listed as one of the University of Washington's 100 most influential alumni of the 20th century.
In the 80's and 90's, John founded and led a successful think tank, The Washington Policy Center, which has received praise from several Presidents and Governors in both political parties for the quality and influence of its work.
John and his wife Lisa have two sons, live in Bellevue and are active in several civic and charitable causes. He enjoys movies, hiking and mountain climbing, and rides Harley Davidsons.
About Ken Schram
Newsline P.M. Anchor
Ken Schram’s perspective on things important to this area is both insightful and creative.
The opinionated Ken Schram delivers his brand of common sense in his commentaries, “Schram on the Street” every weekday except Tuesday, with his special “Schrammie” presentation every Wednesday.
Love him or hate him, but you won’t forget him. He can also be heard on his own radio show “Newsline PM” 12-3pm, daily on KOMO Newsradio. Prior to that he was one of “The Commentators” where he matched wits with co-host John Carlson also on KOMO Newsradio.
The opinionated Ken Schram delivers his brand of common sense in his commentaries, “Schram on the Street” every weekday except Tuesday, with his special “Schrammie” presentation every Wednesday.
Love him or hate him, but you won’t forget him. He can also be heard on his own radio show “Newsline PM” 12-3pm, daily on KOMO Newsradio. Prior to that he was one of “The Commentators” where he matched wits with co-host John Carlson also on KOMO Newsradio.
About Brian Gregory
Business Editor
Understanding the challenging world of money and investing is no easy task. But, I love doing it!
I’m a Seattle native from the U-District, so I know our local business landscape and how U.S. and International markets affect everyone here.
When I’m not in front of a mic, I’m on the water or ‘under’ it, as a certified Scuba Diver, along with my wife Carol. We have 2 chocolate Labs, 2 cats and a shared philosophy of “Buy low, sell high.”
I also keep a well-stocked car trunk, so I’m always prepared—to play golf. I never drive anywhere without those golf clubs!
If you have question for me or a local business tip, contact me at bgregory@komonews.com or on Twitter, @komomoneyman.
I’m a Seattle native from the U-District, so I know our local business landscape and how U.S. and International markets affect everyone here.
When I’m not in front of a mic, I’m on the water or ‘under’ it, as a certified Scuba Diver, along with my wife Carol. We have 2 chocolate Labs, 2 cats and a shared philosophy of “Buy low, sell high.”
I also keep a well-stocked car trunk, so I’m always prepared—to play golf. I never drive anywhere without those golf clubs!
If you have question for me or a local business tip, contact me at bgregory@komonews.com or on Twitter, @komomoneyman.
