John Curley


John Curley is waking up early for Seattle's Morning News

BY Stephanie Klein  on October 18, 2012 @ 1:40 pm (Updated: 6:56 pm - 10/18/12 )

JOhn Curley
John Curley is the new host of Seattle's Morning News effective Monday Oct. 22. (KIRO Radio)
No longer will John Curley be with you while you brush your teeth in the evenings. Instead, he'll be there when your alarm goes off in the early morning hours.

John, who seems to have a story for every occasion, is the new host of Seattle's Morning News effective Monday Oct. 22.

"My goal every morning is to make sure anyone listening gets to work feeling a little smarter and a little happier," said Curley. "I want our show to be as necessary as that second cup of coffee in the morning. Tea drinkers are welcome too."

John Curley will be joined by trusted KIRO Radio news anchor Ursula Reutin and co-host Tom Tangney.

John started as a TV weatherman in Colorado with no actual training or meteorological background. He eventually found himself in Seattle hosting Evening Magazine on KING-TV. He credits that 14 year experience with where he developed the skill to take most mundane moments of life and turn them into a hilarious story-telling.

Not only does John coach his son's pee wee football team and make big decisions on the Sammamish City Council, he's also a sought after auctioneer. He Googled "talking jobs," paid $36.50 for a Ralph Wade CD "Auctioneering My Way," and began practicing his fast talking skills. He hasn't shut up since.

Listen to John's 'show that never aired' (Oct. 17)

Tune in to Seattle's Morning News weekdays from 5 to 9 a.m. on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM or stream it live and on-demand anytime at KIRORADIO.com.

Stephanie Klein, MyNorthwest.com Editor
Stephanie joined the MyNorthwest.com team in February 2008. She has built the site into a two-time National Edward R. Murrow Award winner (Best Radio Website 2010, 2012).
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  • wheresjane wrote...
    This is going to be good.
    October 18, 2012 3:54 pm
    John will be the new Bob Rivers. This is going to be great. I can now switch off Greg,
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  • renee16 wrote...
    Horray!
    October 18, 2012 4:57 pm
    I am a super John Curley fan! I actually think you and Racheal Bell are really funny together. Can't wait to hear you in the mornings! ps....Ron and Don need to go to another station with Bill
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  • gomariners wrote...
    Yahoo
    October 18, 2012 5:17 pm
    Love Curley and Ursula!
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  • boeingmarcus wrote...
    Not a fan
    October 18, 2012 5:33 pm
    Curley is short on facts and huge on ego. He probably pushed to get Linda off the show because she would challenge him. Ursula won't make any waves and Tom will get shut down. Awful decision all around.
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  • The Shadow Knows wrote...
    Change is inevitable
    October 18, 2012 6:10 pm
    I was just getting used to Bill, and he, Linda, and Tom were a great team. Not so sure about Curley. Have listened to him, and like his story telling. Just as long as it doesn't get in the way of his hubris. Look at his picture as an example. The guy is a poser. Good luck, Bill and Linda.
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  • Moondoggie wrote...
    wheresjane
    October 18, 2012 6:12 pm
    No need to find the new Bob Rivers, I will switch to the real deal at 95.7
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  • wheresjane wrote...
    I ate cougar meat with Bob and Crew on air at a pre apple cup Friday.
    October 18, 2012 8:02 pm
    No disrespect intended. I am a huge Robin and Maynard fan too. I cant see Tom lasting long either. Please stick to the movie reviews and leave it at that.
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  • ratrustle wrote...
    Surprised how good he is!
    October 18, 2012 9:32 pm
    I guess I shouldn't be surprised how good John is on the Radio. He was a very good host on Evening. But, he and Rachel are OUTSTANDING together -- they have chemistry! I'll be listening...
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  • calapete wrote...
    more importantly, where is Bill going?
    October 19, 2012 6:07 am
    I thought he would be on the air this am. Missed his send off.

    don't worry Bill, wherever you land, I will be there. Maybe you can bring Tom and Linda and leave the station of 1 800 Cars for Kids and Curleys dentist behind.

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  • HarleyBoy wrote...
    John Curley
    October 19, 2012 6:12 am
    Let's hope he can get through an entire show without using the work "crap" 50 thousand times.
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