Dana Haynes Leaves KHQ/KAYU

Friday September 3rd was Dana Haynes last day at KHQ. After 14 years with channel 6, Dana's moving into the public relations. Ms. Haynes was most recently anchor of KAYU's Fox First at 10 and fill-in anchor and health reporter. Dana' s been named Communications Director for the Spokane Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau. Congratulations to Dana on her new career.

Stephanie Vigil will add Fox First at 10 to her other duties at KHQ.

Vigil Signs Long-Term Deal with KHQ Local News

This week, Stephanie Vigil signed a multi-year contract extension with KHQ Local News. Vigil joined KHQ in 1997 as morning co-anchor. Currently Stephanie anchors the 5pm, 6pm and 11pm newscasts. Ms. Vigil was promoted to her current position in 2000.


KHQ Press Release

Should Couric Remain on The CBS Evening News?

A recent article on "The Daily Beast" asks a question that has been asked a million times. Should Katie Couric resign with CBS News? Sunday marks Ms. Couric's 4th anniversary as anchor and managing editor of the "Tiffany" networks signature newscast, The CBS Evening News. In the last weeks Evening News has had it's lowest ratings since Nielsen has been keeping track. Couric and the newscast she leads have been winning prestigious awards while remaining in last place. Add all that to Ms. Couric's reported $15 million a year contract, CBS wont resign her without a drastic reduction in compensation.

It seems that if Katie decides to walk away from CBS News, she'll have multiple options. A return to NBC News? Maybe to CNN or into syndication? What do you think? Should Katie stay or should she go? If Couric leaves, who's the best option for a successor.

The Daily Beast

Woodward on the Evening Shift

This week Nadine Woodward made her first appearance filling in for the vacationing Robyn Nance. Nadine has been co-anchoring KXLY 4 HD News at 5pm, 6 and 6:30pm since Monday. Nadine has reported on the evening show in the past, but this is her first time as anchor.

Nadine's appearance has started a spirited conversation on TV Spy's "Watercooler Chat" Should Nadine and Robyn Nance shift positions? Should Kalae Chock return to Good Morning Northwest? Should Robyn and Nadine be paired in the evenings?

What do you think?

TV Spy's Watercooler Chat