ESPN gave me the light and it's time to leave stage. Onward to new challenges. day and night. Absolutely loved the gig. The Tom & Curley show debuted on KIRO in 2013. And the fourth was the big one. I look forward to what's next, It's ironic ESPN laid me off the same day as my first partner on the cowboys @Edwerderespn . 2023 Bonneville International. The show billed itself as bringing the human stories behind the news, and while they frequently covered sports, entertainment, and local politics, they also used their platform to raise money in times of emergency, from the Hurricane Katrina fallout to the deadly landslide in Oso, Washington. pic.twitter.com/BKA8HanDpV. Moore has been a co-host at 710 for the past decade, working mostly on the afternoon show. Here's a running list of the most recognizable names we know have been let go by ESPN. John Skipper has just sent memo . Time to find out what's next. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. The CDC hasissued a warning about a deadly drug-resistant strain of fungus, Candida auris, spreading in healthcare facilities in the U.S. Gee Scott does not want Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell's 'Sip 'n Stroll' plan. After Defamation Suits and a Surprise Cancellation, Former KIRO Radio [8], The dominant political orientation of his program began as roughly middle-of-the-road throughout the 1990s. KIRO Radio program director Bryan Buckalew declined comment when reached by ESPN, saying the station doesn't comment on personnel matters. Enjoyed my 7 years at ESPN. Eventually, the ongoing financial situation led to a reduction of personnel. 48 reviews of KIRO Radio 97.3 FM "Dori, Dave, Ron & Don are all great.. but Shiers is a total BORE! I get something thought provoking, I laugh and I stay connected listening to KIRO. Seattle Times staff reporter. Shock jocks tend to be offensive just to offend, but the Ron & Don Show was decidedly less provocativeand more civic-minded. "Hell naw! The cost-cutting moves were a result of a steep decline in advertising revenue during the economic downturn this year, said Mike Salk, the director of Programing for Bonneville Seattle. But as the suits quietly proceeded, KIRO management went through some turnover, and Ron and Don never informed the new boss of the lawsuit. These shows exemplify KIRO Radios mission to inform, explain, and entertain.. Who doesn't love a summer trip to Mount Rainier? Powered by the Pacific Northwest, KIRO Newsradio is Seattle's leading outlet for news and talk. She shared her story with the John Curley & Shari Elliker show. Barnett, in her now-removed blog post acknowledging the errors, wrote that shed never listened to the Ron & Don Show, either. Amazon executive says he quit to protest employee firings On to the next chapter. I want to thank all the great people I've worked with and, of course, the readers + listeners, Some personal news pic.twitter.com/jLvoHel3Iv. All rights reserved. Does your boss truly care about your happiness? In 2008, Radio & Records News/Talk/Sports Local Personality of the Year went to KFI-Bill AM's Handel instead of Monson (Los . Kraken top Avalanche in Game 7 to earn first playoff series win, Kraken-Avalanche GameCenter: Live updates, highlights, how to watch, stream Game 7 in NHL playoffs, Seahawks' 2023 draft class earns high marks from draft analysts, Seahawks undrafted free agent tracker: How Seattle is filling out roster after 2023 NFL draft, Kraken's Game 7 win keeps playoff hockey on Seattle's center stage. Six years ago, made most difficult decision ever made leaving @Rivals to come to @ESPN . Hear exclusive interviews from [18], Monson was married with three daughters and lived in Lake Forest Park, Washington. Please stay tuned to @Midday180 . , Personally, I love Tom, I love Jim, I love John, and to have to say goodbye to those three people was incredibly difficult for all of us.. PSRs 6 oclock Sunday Night News with the News You Should Know. [18] In 2016, his team won the Washington state girls basketball championship and Monson was recognized as the state Coach of the Year. KIRO Prepares A Halloween Special - Radio Ink Wayne Cody is pictured in 1990, while broadcasting sports news on KIRO Radio. God Bless! Get a look at everything the Seattle Mariners put into their new City Connect uniforms, as explained by Kevin Martinez, the team's VP of marketing and communications. The measure also outlines that importing, manufacturing, and distributing magazines with more than 10 rounds will be prohibited. On Friday, Don ONeill posted the following to his Facebook page: Cancelled? Goodbye, KIRO. KIRO Nights will continue with Mike Lewis and Aaron Mason as hosts from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. We couldnt be more excited about what comes next, said Mike Salk, Director of Programming for Bonneville Seattle. Sad to say nine great years at ESPN end for me in July. The firing caught both employees at the station and listeners to the show by surprise.