Travis Mayfield

Travis Mayfield has been a journalist for over 25 years. Before joining KIRO Newsradio, he was a TV news anchor for Q13 News This Morning for nearly a decade. Travis and his husband live with their kids in Seattle's Montlake neighborhood. He is an active volunteer with Seattle Schools. Travis often emcees events for organizations close to his heart like Business Impact Northwest and The GSBA. Travis graduated from South Kitsap High School and Gonzaga University. He has worked as a journalist in New York City, Montana, Yakima, Spokane and Seattle. You can follow Travis on Instagram and Threads @TravisMayfield or on Facebook @TravisMayfieldTV.

Mayfield: Teaching kids about hypocrisy was way too easy this week

This week, I found myself explaining to our second and fifth graders what hypocrisy -- and what being a hypocrite -- is. First, I had to spell it for them.

5 days ago

Mayfield: Dear Gonzaga, it’s time to join the Pac-12

I also value local tradition and civic pride, two reasons Gonzaga University should join the newly rebuilding Pac-12.

12 days ago

Mayfield: Transporting nuclear waste from Hanford is a disaster waiting to happen

The plan is actually calling for the nuclear waste material at Hanford to be sent by train in liquid form, which always runs the risk of derailment.

19 days ago

Mayfield: It’s time for Boeing to do right by their employees

Boeing, now is your chance to do exactly that and to truly fix a problem with your employees more than two decades in the making.

26 days ago

Mayfield: Set aside today’s trifles and join me at the beach?

My brain immediately forgot the small trifles and insignificant slights. They don’t actually matter, do they?

1 month ago

Travis Mayfield: Marysville schools could be a harbinger of things to come

While the Marysville situation is one of the worst spots in the state, nearly every school in Washington is facing its own deep budget hole right now.

1 month ago

Travis Mayfield: Get your updated COVID-19 booster, and make it a habit

A new COVID-19 booster was just approved by the FDA Thursday for everyone six months of age and older, but still many of you won’t bother getting one.

2 months ago

Mayfield: Get out of your bubble; You might be surprised at who you meet

And in the creation of those bubbles we believe we are surrounding ourselves with other good people and those elsewhere are bad people.

2 months ago

Mayfield: One simple trick to ensure your vote actually counts

We should all care deeply whether our vote counts or not. And there is one surefire way to actually do that … check yourself!