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Most Memorable Story of the Week


Did you see this story from earlier this week?  We covered it here on KXL but here is a link to the story covered by our news partner KGW.  A Beaverton man thought to have been murdered by serial killer John Wayne Gacy back in the 70's, is alive and well in Beaverton.  What I find most shocking about this story is that Ted Szal didn't talk to his family for more than 30 years.  He left Chicago because of a bitter divorce and a disagreement with his family, but then felt too much time had passed for him to call and make amends.
I think it's very apropos that this discovery was made during the holidays.  And it shows that it is never too late to apologize or make up or reach out to loved ones and friends who you have fallen out of touch with.  I can't imagine living for more than 30 years and having someone think I was dead!  What I took away from this story is that there is nothing more important than family...and whatever disagreements you might have with them...it's best to forgive and forget. 
Merry Christmas!
--Lacey

There's Something About Christmas.


December 21, 2011

 

    Maybe it's because I finally finished my Christmas shopping, but I've had a chance to really reflect on what we have going here at FM News 101 KXL.  It's been a year of a lot of transitions. We've moved from the AM to the FM dial. We've launched a brand new Web site.  We've upped our commitment to news. Sadly, we had to saygoodbye to Barbara Voight who passed away in May from Melanoma.  We've added new faces like Gregg Hersholt, Pat Boyle, Rosemary Reynolds, and Steve Herman.  We've kept some fantastic KXL news veterans who are so valuable to me. 

   Behind the scenes, the staff works so hard each day to give you news that you need to know and can't get anywhere else.  We've had passionate discussions (disagreements?) and conversations at our news meeting to make sure we handle things fairly and thoroughly. We hope you've noticed.  We also plan to do much more in 2012 and would love to have you come along with us.  Here's to a fantastic KXL news staff....and here's to you and yours this holiday season.  There really is something special about Christmas.

 

Rebecca Marshall

News Director and Morning Anchor

 

Company Christmas Parties on the Rise


Last night was the Alpha Broadcasting Christmas party.  (KXL's parent company)  It was a small affair held in the Bing Lounge.  There was food, drinks, even an ugly sweater contest.  It was a fun party, but not as big as some of KXL's parties in the past.  But there were a few years when we didn't have a party at all, because of the economy.  But parties seem to be on the rise in some areas of the country.  Here's one article that points to some good economic and holiday news.  Is your company having a party?  What about Christmas bonuses?  Are you getting one?  Probably not, unfortunately.  (Sorry to be a Grinch, by the way!)
--Lacey

There's Something Different About FM News 101 KXL.



The difference is subtle but really important.  Starting today, we are offering more news during our morning and afternoon news blocks.  That means 10 minutes non-stop news at the top and bottom of the hour.  We are still doing all of the things you've come to love about KXL like traffic and weather on the 7's, sports and money news twice an hour, and our in depth segments every hour. 

Here's why we made the change.  So many times, we've had to break for commercials at the expense of good news flow.  Follow-up pieces that added dimension to stories had to be bumped to the next segment.  Some stories didn't play at all.  That doesn't seem fair to you as a listener, or to the people who produce such great content. 

Now, we have fewer commercial breaks and more opportunity to get the stories out to you. 

I hope you like it!  

Rebecca Marshall


A Blip On The Radar


Sometimes we hear about potential threats to the United States from Latin America. I'm wondering if this will make us pay closer attention.     

The Spanish language television network, Univision, spent one year investigating Iranian activities in Latin America. The documentary aired last week.   Here's the clip (in English).

Thoughts?

-Steve Leader

Welcome to the weekend!


Even the most dedicated employees are glad when Friday rolls around.  It means two days off to relax, sleep in, spend more time with the family, rake the leaves...whatever your heart desires! 
There are a lot of holiday events going on this weekend, including some old favorites: the Oregon Zoo lights, the Festival of Lights at the Grotto, and the Jubitz Winter Wonderland at PIR.  The Oregon Ballet Theatre is also putting on two holiday shows, The Nutcracker and A Holiday Revue.
Looking for something with a little more of a "party" atmosphere?  Then try the Annual Winter Beer Festival at Amnesia Brewing in North Portland.  (I stole that one from Beer Goddess Lisa Morrison.  Check out her web page for more events like that!)
Personally, I will spend my Saturday tracking down the perfect Christmas tree.  I am a person motivated by convenience, so I will probably go to whatever lot or farm my brother with a truck wants to take me.  But I'm open to suggestions!  Do you have a favorite place that you take your family every year?
However you decide to spend your weekend, enjoy it!  But don't forget, the dedicated newsies here at FM News 101 are working 24/7, even on the weekends, to bring you all the important stuff. :-)
-Lacey
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