Weather Anchor
I’m Frankie Katafias, an award-winning journalist and weather anchor for KIRO 7, join me on KIRO 7 News every weekend at 5, 6, 7, and 11pm and KIRO 7 News during the week at 5, 6, and 7pm7 Questions with Frankie:Where did you grow up?I was born in Vancouver, WA. Lived in Marysville and then Black Diamond before the age of seven before living the rest of my childhood and teenage years in Orange County, CA. Why do you love forecasting weather?As a kid I used to be absolutely terrified of natural disasters. Thanks to movies like "Twister" I always worried about whether my family and I would be "ready" for a major weather event. While I've always been curious about the "whys" behind certain weather phenomena, it wasn't until I hit the green screen for the very first time in Boise, Idaho that I caught the "weather bug". I began pursuing my degree in Meteorology and was eager to not only know "how" and "why" certain phenomena occur but also have the proper knowledge to help the communities I serve prepare for whatever the weather that day, month or season may bring.From telling you to bring a jacket to putting on your snow tires. Packing your winter driving kits to having a wildfire evacuation plan. Or simply reminding you to secure your holiday decor before a big wind advisory, I find joy in helping you prepare for the weather, so you don't have to worry about it. What cities have you worked in during your journalism career?I started my career working multiple freelance and part-time gigs in San Diego, Long Beach, and Orange County. Then moved to Boise, Idaho where I was hired as a multimedia journalist, finding my love for weather and forecasting. Four years later and I'm back home in Washington. What’s the most memorable story you’ve ever covered?Seattle's ice storm in 2022!! What are you most proud of in your career in news?The versatility of what I know and what I have done. From running teleprompters to shooting and editing my own news stories, to picking up weather forecasting. Saying "yes" to everything was scary. But it was worth it! What’s something people don’t know about you? I played DII tennis in college on a scholarship and... I'm a HUGE Britney Spears fan. I own every album and EP she's ever done on collector vinyl. What do you like to do when you’re not working?Cook, bake, and binge-watch trending reality TV shows or documentaries!
FAQs
KIRO 7 says goodbye to Tracy Taylor – KIRO 7 News Seattle.
How do I submit a story to Kiro 7 news? ›
To submit a news tip by email, send a message to newstips@kiro7.com. You can send text, photos and video – and please include your name and a phone number where we can call you back. To call in a news tip in person, call 206-728-8308.
What channel is CBS in Seattle, Washington? ›
KIRO (CBS) News 7 Seattle, WA | Local Now.
What's happening in Seattle news? ›
Top Local Stories
- Murray, Jayapal, Cantwell call for inquiry into UW grad's death in West Bank.
- Brief North Seattle power outage during 'routine testing' hits 18,000.
- Which Seattle schools could close? ...
- Biden 'outraged' by death of activist from Seattle.
- King County could take on debt to build housing.
Why did Tracy leave Corrie? Tracy decided she needed to follow her heart and ended up leaving Steve McDonald and heading to Spain with Tommy Orpington.
What happened to KIRO 7 Weather Girl? ›
Meteorologist Claire Anderson is leaving KIRO 7 and the Seattle area after 4 years. She is moving across the country to continue her career in Washington D.C. We wish her all the best! Please send her off with the best wishes as she will always be a part of KIRO 7 and Seattle TV news.
How do I sell my story to the news? ›
In order to sell your story to the press, you will need to have a compelling and newsworthy angle. Start by researching publications that would be interested in your story and pitch it to them with a catchy headline and strong hook. It's also important to have high-quality photographs or video to accompany your story.
How do I contact the news for a story? ›
Look on the media outlet's website for an email address.
To find contact information for a newspaper or TV station, search the name of the media outlet online. Find the organization's website and search for an “About Us” or “Contact” tab. Most news organizations publish an email or phone number for tips on stories.
How do I contact Kiro? ›
- 97.3 KIRO Newsradio.
- 97.3 KIRO Listener Call in or Text Line. (888) 973-KIRO (5476)
- 97.3 KIRO Newsroom. (206) 726-KIRO (5476) ...
- 97.3 KIRO Program Director. Bryan Buckalew. ...
- 97.3 KIRO Feedback. Email: Feedback & Suggestions.
- 97.3 KIRO Advertising Inquiries. Ethan Kelly: (206) 726-6833.
- 770 KTTH.
- 770 KTTH Toll-free call-in or Text.
Owned by Cox Media Group, the station maintains studios on Third Avenue in the Belltown section of Downtown Seattle, and its transmitter is located in the city's Queen Anne neighborhood, adjacent to the station's original studios.
As they bid farewell on live TV to the old news set in the KIRO studio at Third & Broad, anchors Steve Raible and Susan Hutchison took viewers on a guided tour around the future of television news.
Who owns the TV stations in Seattle? ›
Fox owns KCPQ-KZJO, known as Fox 13 and Fox 13 Plus. Sinclair holds KOMO-KUNS, an ABC-CW duopoly. Cox Media Group owns CBS affiliate KIRO and CBS has independent station KSTW. Comcast is Seattle-Tacoma's primary pay-TV operator.
What will happen to Seattle in 2050? ›
By 2050, people in Seattle are projected to experience an average of about 28 days per year over 84.9ºF. Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of heat waves, even in places with cooler average temperatures. See more information on heat risk.
What are issues in Seattle? ›
In Seattle, our challenges include increasing competition for housing, risk of displacement of current residents, more traffic, and more demand for public infrastructure. To address these challenges, we are committed to continually investing in livability to help growth bring benefits to everyone.
Did Tracy leave KLFY? ›
Wirtz has been in radio and television broadcasting for more than three decades, and she left her broadcasting job at KLFY TV 10 to accept the position at Cox Communications. Wirtz will oversee several areas of influence involving Cox including the following: Community relations. Media Relations.
Is Tracy Taylor a Republican? ›
Who is the chief meteorologist for Kiro 7? ›
Chief Meteorologist Morgan Palmer, KIRO 7 News.
Who are the Kiro 7 news anchors? ›
- Linzi Sheldon.
- Deedee Sun.
- Nick Allard.
- Ranji Sinha.
- Aaron Wright.
- Elle Thomas.
- Gary Horcher.
- Monique Ming Laven.
