Lotus’ “Northwest News Radio” 1000 KNWN Seattle/97.7 KNWN-FM Oakville WA has announced the addition of three local television anchors to its lineup.

Former KIRO-TV anchor Aaron Wright has joined Marina Rockinger in afternoons from 3-6pm. Denise Whitaker, who has been at KOMO-TV since 2004, will join Brian Calvert as morning co-anchor in June following here departure from the television station. In the interim, former KOMO-TV anchor Chris Nguyen will co-anchor mornings with Calvert succeeding Manda Factor, who moved to Bonneville’s 97.3 KIRO-FM for the same role this week.

General Manager Andre’ Riley said, “We are incredibly excited to welcome Denise, Aaron, and Chris to the Northwest Newsradio family. Their extensive experience and deep roots in the Seattle
television news landscape and community will undoubtedly elevate our commitment to providing the
highest quality news and information to our listeners across western Washington.”

Calvert, who also serves as Director of News and Programming, commented, “This kind of talent doesn’t walk through the door every day. We have been improving our product significantly over the last few
months, and bringing talent like this aboard further fulfils our commitment to the community to be our
absolute best. Besides being at the top of their game, these three are genuinely nice people and
awesome team players.”