[14] In 2018, Monson was one of five finalists for the National Association of Broadcasters Marconi Award in the category Large Market Personality of the Year.[15]. On to the nextI'll let everyone know what that is when I do. They said that they filed their suits with the blessing of both KIRO Radio and Bonneville International, KIROs corporate parent. After Bagshaw cast an initial committee vote against the change in April, two local FM radio shock jocks known on air as Ron and Don started giving out Bagshaw's number on the air and relentlessly urging listeners to call her office. 2 yrs flew by @espn. Onward to new challenges. I don't want any Bourbon Street here!". Sorry for the mess I made. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I also enjoyed your personality and your interactions with Nick always cracked me up. No idea how they could keep Jake Heaps and Paul Gallant who are awful. Where did he come from? Monday May 27th. The layoffs, he said, were due specifically to significant loss of ad revenue as a result of COVID-19. Layoffs lead to another programming shake-up at 710 ESPN Seattle. KIRO-FM Seattle Announces New Lineup - Radio Ink The first two were minor details, including a typo. But basketball, as they say, never stops. KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM - News & Talk - LISTEN LIVE | Audacy , 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., They should fire Mike Salk. #Onward. Seahawks radio host Dori Monson suspended after transphobic tweet I will badly miss all the talented folks there, many of whom I call dear friends. 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. I've been informed that I'm no longer employed at ESPN. Three veteran sports radio hosts from 710 ESPN Seattle have been laid off as part of the companys larger cost-cutting measures, prompting another shake-up to the stations talk-show lineup. It hadnt occurred to them that the people in charge wouldnt know they were suing a member of the city council. The Seattle Seahawks went big in size with their first of two fifth-round 2023 NFL Draft picks with Michigan edge Mike Morris. John Clayton, Jim Moore and Tom Wassell were informed Thursday that they were being let go. [6][7], In 1995, Monson was given his own show on KIRO in the noon to 3:00pm time slot, replacing Dave Ross, who moved to the preceding 9:00am to noon morning slot. ESPN layoffs: Updated list of biggest names laid off, Third round of layoffs for ESPN in November, 100 anchors, reporters, analysts and production staffers. While Barnett apologized, Council Member Bagshaw was not required to apologize or admit wrongdoing, according to the terms of the settlement. Two pieces of legislation are advancing in the Washington state Legislature this week that would help provide meals to every student. SportsCenterAnchor John Buccigross tweeted this Wednesday morning in response to a reportthat he was not being let go: WHAT A DAY TO BE ALIVE!!!!! And also the day to learn that my side gig @ESPN has come to an end. ESPN layoffs: Updated list of biggest names laid off No longer at ESPN. 2023 Bonneville International. Beginning in 2002, Monson hosted Hawk Talk, a day-of-game broadcast carried on the Seahawks Radio Network,[16] that airs games of the NFL's Seattle Seahawks. JANUARY 27, 2020. A lot of groups opposed this plan, including the Port of Seattle and the longshoremen unions, but the final decision came down to the city council, which voted five to four not to vacate the part of Occidental Avenue that was required to build the new stadium. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto went through the team's options with starting pitcher Robbie Ray out for the year. Monday was the start of a long transition for tens of thousands of Amazon corporate employees to return to offices for at least three days a week. On to the next chapter. The Tom and Curley Show, which has aired weekdays 9 a.m. to noon, moves to the afternoon drive spot, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. KIRO will debut a new show from 9 a.m. to noon, The Gee and Ursula Show. Layoffs lead to another programming shake-up at 710 ESPN Seattle The Georgia district attorney investigating whether Trump and his allies interfered in the 2020 election said she will be announcing charges this summer.. Fulton county district attorney Fani . Feb 10, 2023. ", "2018 NAB Marconi Radio Award Finalists Announced", "Shorecrest's new girls basketball coach is Dori Monson", "After ten years, Dori Monson steps down as girls basketball coach at Shorecrest", "Longtime KIRO Newsradio host Dori Monson dies at age 61", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dori_Monson&oldid=1138905316, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 08:24. If I lost my iPhone, how could I post about how I lost my job today? I met & worked w/ some great people & I am very grateful to ESPN for the opportunity. Clayton is the gem. Dori Monson indefinitely suspended by Seahawks, KIRO after transphobic Ross: Can you downsize standing next to shelves full of memories? Will miss all the great people I worked with! Mikko Rantanen scored his seventh goal of the playoffs and the Colorado Avalanche beat the Seattle Kraken 4-1 on Friday to force a Game 7. I feel blessed & privileged to have worked @ESPN and most importantly work w/ so many great people.Thank you. And hey, it turns out one of those people is me. Bob Stelton and Dave Wyman will remain in the afternoon time slot, while gaining an additional hour on air. https://t.co/9mumHiOJmD pic.twitter.com/xzOLM2CF54, SN Exclusive: Likable @steelers legend Jerome #Bettis out @ESPN as part of layoff of 100 on-air talent and analysts. It's my birthday! In a short amount of time, Aaron (Mace) Mason has established himself as a rising star in the KIRO Radio lineup. TBTL was awesome, and now it's gone. Bad news morning. This page is not available in other languages. Knew cuts were coming. Thanks to ESPN for allowing me to be their legal analyst for 13 years. The Seattle Seahawks double-dipped Michigan players in the 5th round, taking All-American center Olusegun Oluwatimi at 154 overall. Council Member Sally Bagshaw declined to comment for this story. And very much look forward to continuing my work at TSN/RDS. He spoke about how the burning of the cabin, and the death of his friend Dori Monson.