Kalae is most proud of her family. 46,761 talking about this. While in Indianapolis Kjerstin won an Emmy for "Breaking News" from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. She's thrilled to be back in her home state and excited to discover Spokane! It has moved back to channel 15 due to adjacent channel interference with KSPS (now on channel 8). In her spare time, Kjerstin is an avid outdoorsman. A long way from home, the Coeur d’Alene Little League team made it to Williamsport, Pennsylvania Monday morning. Stephanie started her career in Sacramento, California at KOVR Channel 13. Hayley covered a variety of stories while reporting in California and filled-in as a traffic anchor. He enjoys doing play-by-play and has won numerous awards as a sports anchor. Her fondest news moment while in college was flying with the Blue Angels. Parents, kids, and coaches come up to me all the time and thank us for putting their games on live TV. Stephanie Vigil - weeknights at 5, 6, 10(on KAYU) and 11 p.m. Kelsey Watts - weekend evenings at 5, 6, 10(on KAYU) and 11 p.m. also weekday reporter. Prior to joining KHQ Peter worked for the Fox News Channel in New York City as an overnight desk assistant. High near 45F. She was also honored with the title “Best TV reporter” by readers of the Inlander newspaper. Andrea studied at Bellevue College for two years before transferring to BYU-Idaho in Rexburg to study both journalism and video production. Stephanie loves raising her sons in the Inland Northwest. Have a news tip? You can watch her Monday through Friday in the evenings, when she anchors the Fox First at 10 and 11@11 newscasts. Matt is a 1996 graduate of Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Matt met his wife in Spokane, to whom he has been married for 6 years. She was with WIBW for three years, and while there she "saw it all." She is happy to call the Lilac City home. When she's not forecasting the weather, Amy manages lululemon athletica in downtown Spokane. Leslie Lowe began her career in radio before transitioning in to television in 2003. In the days of Achilles, even, they delighted in big barns, and perchance in pressed hay, and he who possessed the most valuable team was the best fellow.”—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862), Dave Cotton - NewsBreak with Dave Cotton, weekdays at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on KHQ.com; also president of interactive media. Matt considers it a privilege to have covered so many interesting stories over the years. Matt is a 1996 graduate of Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Amy is an avid Badger fan, and can be seen in red and white on game days. A World Health Organization team of international experts visited an animal disease center in the Chinese city of Wuhan on Tuesday as part of their investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic. Sean finds reporting on people who’ve battled tough times and persevered to be the most rewarding and best part of his job. He can be heard every week on SWX calling the action for high school and college football, Chiefs hockey, and just about everything in between. Peter T. Maxwell Jr. joined the KHQ news team in 2017 as a reporter. Blake is a Washington native and graduated from Washington State University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism (GO COUGS!!). Kjerstin then took a job in Spokane where she won an Associated Press award for her feature story on the fashion statement known as a “Nubrella”. Peter T. Maxwell Jr. joined the KHQ news team in 2017 as a reporter. The stories that have impacted Stephanie the most are those involving children. When she isn't anchoring weekend newscasts, she is producing... 14 U.S. She enjoys skiing, tennis, fishing, sailing, biking, and gardening. Subscribe to our FREE newsletter service and we’ll keep you up-to-date with the latest breaking news, cutting edge opinion, and expert analysis affecting both your business and the industry as whole. Helping raise thousands of dollars for Special Olympics by taking the "Polar Plunge" and going "Over the Edge" rappelling down Spokane's tallest building. While at WSU Blake co-anchored the sports show "Inside the Lines" (modeled after ESPN's "Pardon the Interruption") on WSU's award winning Cable 8 News. CBS News. After that, she packed up her bags and moved to Farmington, New Mexico where she was a general assignment reporter and then later became the morning anchor for KOBF-TV. High 51F. Claire Graham is so excited to be part of the KHQ team! He grew up in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe Farms. Have a story idea? TV.com. Tige Jones. The Weather Authority (also seen on SWX Right Now), SWX Sports (also seen as play-by-play announcers on SWX Right Now), Read more about this topic:  KHQ-TV, News Operation, “There’s a long story, my friend. Ryan is still in school through Mississippi State University's, Broadcast Meteorology Program which he will graduate with his second degree in June of 2016. The only reason we're able to cover sports the way we do is because of the amazing support of the community. Khq Reporters Bios . Heather Healy. Spokane, WA (99201) Today. KHQ Lawyers welcomes two to principal solicitor team in Melbourne; KHQ Lawyers recruits new principal to lead construction team; Free newsletter. Latest News from. Team registration opens June 1st. ", Sam attended Arizona State University’s prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and has proudly called himself a Sun Devil since he was 12 years old, but hopes that Cougar fans won’t hold that against him. She reported and made valuable connections in the Markus Kaarma and Diren Dede garage shooting case that turned into an international controversy. People. When she isn't anchoring weekend newscasts, she is producing investigative pieces and covering crime all over the Inland Northwest. They have a baby girl, a dog and a cat. Dan's love of sports goes beyond his 12 years as KHQ Sports Director. Leslie is the lead forecaster for KHQ, and joined Spokane's number one morning show in September 2013. Sean Owsley joined the KHQ news team originally in 1993. WOW! Peter also has a master's in communications and media studies from Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL. When Andrea isn't working, she loves to go skiing, eat cookies (this is her all-time favorite dessert! Troops Killed In Iraq cbsnews.com U.S soldiers of the 2nd brigade, 23rd infantry regiment search a house during a patrol in southern Baghdad, Iraq, on Wednesday, June 20, 2007. Chris Duerr. Dan Kleckner - weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Kjerstin Ramsing- Saturday morning also weekday reporter. Sam Adams joined the KHQ and SWX sports team in August of 2009. Amy's interest in weather came at a very young age. Sean is a graduate of Eastern Washington University’s Journalism program and still maintains ties to his alma mater. Joe McHale joined the KHQ news team in December 2015, and can’t wait to explore the Inland Northwest. Kalae anchors The Wake Up Show weekday mornings with Sean Owsley. You can see Sean as a morning anchor on KHQ Local News Today and as the managing editor and host of Invest Northwest, Sunday mornings at 7:30. Sam Adams is the director of sports at KHQ-TV and has helped launch SWX, the region’s first and only all-sports and weather channel Since its infancy, SWX has expanded its programming to numerous live sporting events and a nightly half-hour sports show, "SWX Tonight. Hayley's favorite thing in the world is spending time with her sisters at her parent's place on Twin Lakes. On any given day, he could be on one of our treasured lakes/rivers or exploring a fresh gem. "I actually make plans based on my forecasts…and that sure-fire advantage ensures I know when to go, where to go, and I'm prepared for Mother Nature. He periodically helps host EWU events and works with young students to help answer questions about their potential futures in broadcasting. New dates have been announced for Hoopfest 2021! Here’s the kicker though, he’s a Huskies fan (sorry Coug fans, but please be nice). She is a member of the Spokane Swifts running team and can be seen at most local races. He loves having all four seasons, great golf, good people and plenty to do and see. After growing up in Seattle, Kjerstin attended the University of Southern California. Matt says, “I never thought I would stay in Spokane more than a couple years…and 12 years later…here I am!”. KHQ Local News Today at 9:33 PM "There is going to be an announcement tomorrow by the governor to ad ... just the metrics and some additional flexibility," Senator Billig said during a Town Hall meeting hosted by the Washington State Democrats on Facebook. His career started as the radio voice of the Anchorage Glacier Pilots, an Alaska Baseball League summer team. With over 25 years in the weather discipline, Dave had definitely "seen it and done it." Gamespot. She is excited to be a part of the KHQ Weather Authority team, and to call Spokane home. Khq Weather Team Staff. Dan was inducted into the 2014 Silver Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for broadcast excellence. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Ryan made the move from "the last frontier", Alaska after working in Anchorage. 53,557 talking about this. Feel free to reach her at andrea.olson@khq.com. Dave Cotton - NewsBreak with Dave Cotton, weekdays at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on KHQ.com; also president of interactive media; Dan Kleckner - weeknights at 5 and 6 p.m. Shelly Monahan - weekday mornings KHQ Local News Today; Sean Owsley - weekday mornings KHQ Local News Today; also host of Invest Northwest Growing up in Chicago, Dan couldn't help but be a Bears and Cubs fan (Dan's apologies to the White Sox) even though Windy City fans didn't always get to enjoy many victories. Have a story idea? Kjerstin is active in the community. Matt’s first TV job was at a CBS affiliate in Boise, Idaho, where Matt was a news photojournalist. Matt has always been a sports fanatic and enjoys continuing to learn more about Spokane area sports every day. He grew up in the Detroit suburb of Grosse Pointe Farms. His favorite has been covering the Gonzaga Bulldogs from their first “Elite 8” run back in 1999. Sean Owsley joined the KHQ news team originally in 1993. Spokane, WA (99201) Today. KHQ-TV, virtual channel 6 (UHF digital channel 15), is an NBC-affiliated television station licensed to Spokane, Washington, United States and also serving Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.The station is the flagship and namesake of the KHQ Television Group, a subsidiary of the locally based Cowles Company, which also owns The Spokesman-Review newspaper. Sean is also a fan of the Seattle Seahawks. Being in Spokane meant Matt would be closer to his Central Washington hometown, which was a very exciting move. Blake moved to Spokane from the Tri-Cities after working at KHQ's sister station KNDU in Kennewick. Joe graduated from California State University, Fullerton with a B.A. Andrea Olson joined the KHQ news team as a weekday reporter and weekend producer in March 2016. Dan has asked the tough questions of political, business and other leaders & newsmakers over the years as part of the KHQ "6 Questions" series. Shelly Monahan Fired From Khq. Volunteer registration opens April 19th. Anchors. Kalae has earned 2 Regional Emmy Awards, one in 2014 for 'Best Sports Feature" and another in 2017 for "Light Feature". He’s excited to be closer to home and in an area that’s passionate about its sports teams. Her career highlight was interviewing Jimmy Fallon, right before he took over "The Tonight Show ". She spends as much time as possible with her Yorkshire Terrier "Promo" who she rescued in Walla Walla. Peter Interned for CBS-2 News in New York City, along with MSNBC, and was NBC News Correspondent Kerry Sanders's Associate Producer during the Boston Marathon Bombing in 2013. Matt Rogers joined the KHQ news team in 1997. Nobody bought a paper that day. Amy is a native of the Midwest, growing up in southern Minnesota and attending the University of Wisconsin- Madison, where she earned a degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Science in May 2008. The abbreviated list of weather assignments include: Korea, Persian Gulf, Micronesia, North Carolina, California, and many more locations. Kjerstin won both Associated Press and New Mexico Broadcasting Association awards while covering the news in the Land of Enchantment. Hayley Guenthner joined the KHQ news team as an anchor/reporter in January 2016. In 2009 Kjerstin moved to Indianapolis, Indiana joining the award winning morning team at WXIN-Fox59. Spokane is Sean’s hometown, and he says “I feel lucky and privileged to work in my hometown”. Before moving to Washington, she grew up in Tucson, Arizona, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Musical Theatre at the University of Arizona. As an Emmy-award winning Sports Anchor, Dan's sports career highlights include: Traveling with the Gonzaga Bulldogs when the Zags made their first NCAA appearance in 1995, carrying the Olympic Torch as the flame made its way across the country to Atlanta in 1996, and meeting his boyhood idol, Chicago Bears Hall-of-Famer Gale Sayers for a 6 Questions Interview. She graduated from Washington State University in 2002 from the Edward R. Murrow School of Communication and earned her Master's Degree in Communication and Leadership Studies from Gonzaga University in 2014. Leslie attended Central Oregon Community College, The American School of Broadcast and MSU (Go Bulldogs). However, if we are able to play we will revert back to our… Whenever she gets the chance, Claire loves singing the National Anthem at baseball, hockey and football games, or even a non-sporting event. Cloudy skies. She learns something from everyone she meets and hopes viewers do too. Stephanie finds fulfillment in helping to make a difference in the lives of others. She enjoys emceeing numerous events for Spokane's Lilac Association, Spokane Valley Firefighters, The Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, Providence Health Care and Susan G. Komen's "Race for a Cure". Sean enjoys “old music” like Elvis Presley, Sam Cooke, and The Beatles (with a little Tim McGraw or Clint Black mixed in). They must also have made a significant contribution to the Northwest Chapter television for at least part of their 25-year career. If he’s not at work, Joe is probably doing something outdoors, watching sports, or watching movies. Metacritic. The most fulfilling part of her job is getting out of the studio and meeting people with stories to tell. She was raised in Redmond, Washington. ZDNet. The Northwest Chapter of NATAS has been honoring and celebrating Silver Circle members since 1991. NBC affiliate for Spokane & Coeur d'Alene. In the summertime, Sean enjoys singing in Wauconda or Republic with Dave & the gang. CNET. ", Dave is a decorated veteran, but says his most satisfying professional accomplishment was earning the Merewether Award for research and use of Doppler Acoustic Radar technology to improve aviation forecasts. A handful of months after graduation, Femi got his “big break” when he began his broadcast journalism career in beautiful Bend, Ore., at KTVZ. Ryan is from the small town of Mukilteo right here in Washington and graduated from Seattle University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism. If you’d like to get to know Femi, or just want to say hi, you can reach him via email atfemi.abebefe@khq.com, or on Facebook/Twitter. A graduate from the Air Force's Advanced Meteorology curriculum and Mississippi State, he holds degrees in "Weather Technology" and "Operational Meteorology.". Dan Kleckner makes up part of the KHQ main anchor team, along with Stephanie Vigil. Andrea's covered a wide variety of news while in Montana. While in Bend, Femi covered the Oregon Ducks (including the men’s basketball team during the 1st & 2nd round of the NCAA tournament in Spokane), Oregon State Beavers, Portland Trail Blazers, Portland Timbers, Olympic Trials and of course high school sports. Sam Adams - senior sports anchor; weeknights at 6 and 11 p.m. Michelle Dapper - sports anchor; weekends at 5, 6, and 11 p.m. John Fritz - sports anchor; fill-in anchor and sports reporter, John Collett- sports anchor; fill-in anchor and sports reporter, Patrick Erickson- general assignment reporter, Chelsea Kopta- general assignment reporter, Lindsay Nadrich- digital reporter/director, Katie Steiner - general assignment reporter, Dylan Wohlenhaus- general assignment reporter. Matt eventually started going on-camera for many of his shoots. Plenty of sunshine. She joined the KHQ news team in December of 2008, just in time to kick off the snowiest winter on record for Spokane. What started off as a fear of storms turned into a passion for weather and forecasting. In 2000, as a team, Stephanie and Dan were promoted to the main anchor positions, where you can see them today. Stephanie is the proud recipient of the prestigious Edward R. Murrow award and several Emmy awards. Amy also delivers meals for Meals on Wheels and is a member of the Junior League of Spokane. She enjoys outdoor activities like cycling, boating & skiing. The station is the leader and namesake of the KHQ Television Group, an auxiliary of the privately based Cowles Company, which likewise claims The Spokesman-Review paper. Leslie Lowe - chief meteorologist; weeknights at 5, 6, 10(On KAYU) and 11 p.m. Dave Law - meteorologist; weekend evenings at 5, 6, 10(On KAYU) and 11 p.m. Amy Rose - meteorologist: weekend mornings. You can contact Kalae with story ideas at kalae.chock@khq.com or on Twitter or Facebook. Khq News Spokane . High around 45F. "This is the perfect place to work and raise a family. Winds SW at 10 to 20 mph. Femi Abebefe joined the KHQ and SWX sports team as an Anchor/Reporter in August of 2016. Sean comes from a local media family, as his father was a Spokane radio staple for three decades. Matt is a 1996 graduate of Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Her Meteorology career began in Topeka, Kansas at WIBW-TV in 2008. KHQ Local News - the Inland NW's leader in local news, weather and sports coverage! Amy was even on an episode of Discovery Channel's "Storm Chasers" for coverage of the May 21, 2011 tornado in Topeka, KS. Chase Houle. She is a member of Greater Spokane Incorporated Public Police Council, Smiles For A Lifetime, and volunteers her time emceeing local events and reading to children. She can be found visiting with families there on her days off. He managed the Dodgers’ AAA team in Spokane from 1969-1971, including the ’70 Spokane Indians that is considered to be one of the best in minor league baseball history. If you have any story ideas or suggestions you can email Blake at blake.jensen@khq.com or "Like" his facebook page at KHQ Blake Jensen. 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