Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien will depart 'SMN,' KIRO Newsradio,

Dave Ross, Colleen O'Brien will depart 'SMN,' KIRO Newsradio,

Dave Ross, one of Seattle’s most influential and trusted broadcasters, and Colleen O’Brien, a broadcasting legend who’s hosted “Seattle’s Morning News” for 10 years alongside Ross, are both retiring from radio, leaving behind a legacy that has profoundly impacted the Seattle community. Ross first joined KIRO Newsradio in 1978 as a news reporter and anchor, quickly becoming a trusted voice for listeners across the Pacific Northwest. Known for his…

Dave Ross & Colleen O’Brien To Retire From Mornings At KIRO

After 47 years at Bonneville News/Talk 97.3 KIRO-FM Tacoma/Seattle WA, Dave Ross will retire from mornings at the station on Friday, December 19 with co-host Colleen O’Brien retiring alongside him. Ross has been with KIRO since 1978, first as a news anchor before moving to hosting talk shows in 1987 before moving to mornings in 2013. He began his career at WVIP Mount Kisco NY and would work as a reporter at WSB Atlanta from 1973 to 1978. Ross al…

KIRO Legend Dave Ross Retiring After 47 Years

• Bonneville’s 97.3 KIRO Newsradio/Seattle announced the impending retirement of one of the market’s most influential and trusted broadcasters, Dave Ross, who, after a remarkable 47 years with the station, will step down on Friday, Dec. 19, leaving a legacy that has deeply impacted both KIRO Newsradio and the Seattle community. It was also announced that Colleen O’Brien, who has been a key voice on Seattle’s Morning News alongside Ross for many …