Video: Meet the New Co-host of Seattle’s Morning News Manda Factor

Apr 7, 2025, 4:01 PM | Updated: 6:28 pm

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Local news Icon Manda Factor is teaming up with Charlie Harger every weekday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. to bring you the “news that matters with the experience that counts.”

During her debut on Monday, Factor and Harger took the time to discuss their long-standing connections in the Seattle radio industry. A seasoned radio journalist, Factor shared her background and excitement about joining the team after a long career in news.

Listen to Seattle’s Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor every weekday at 5am on KIRO Newsradio 97.3 FM or go to MyNorthwest.com to learn more!

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