“My bosses saw that (and then) asked me to do some fill-in sports work while I was still producing,” he said.ĭuring his time in the sports department, Owsley had the opportunity to cover the Cougars’ journey to the Rose Bowl in 1998. At one point, he took part in the production of a local truck commercial, the tag line of which people never ceased to quote back at him: “You wanna truck, a big, bad tough-looking truck!” He continued producing that show for three years. “She really embraced me all along the way, on this journey from then until now,” Owsley said. Patricia McRae – now the president and general manager of KHQ – gave him a job producing the evening news. He put his writing samples in order for station management and sent them off. At those times, “you realize you’re marking history with what you’re doing.”Īfter a year and a half, he started itching to take fuller advantage of his journalism degree. In that role, he covered the B-52 crash at Fairchild and the shooting at the hospital there in 1994, both of which occurred during one week that July. Owsley went straight for Spokane.įrom the tape-editing position, he moved into a full-time job as a KHQ photographer. The classic path for a news anchor involved finding work in smaller markets – Tri-Cities, Yakima, Missoula – before coming to larger ones. 1, 1993.”Īfter that first KHQ job, his career would take some odd turns. “I just wanted to get a foot in the door and use that opportunity to learn whatever I could from all of the good people that worked there. “It was overnights on the weekends for $5 an hour, 17 hours a week – I was thrilled, ” Owsley said. Owsley jumped at the chance, despite the late nights that would portend the difficult hours of his later position. The station’s current morning show lasts 2 1/2 hours.Īfter he graduated from EWU, a friend at KHQ let slip about a part-time videotape-editing job. “There were some big changes in the three decades since.” “Back then it (the show) was only 30 minutes,” Owsley said. In his senior year, an internship spent working on the “Q-6 Sunrise” morning show brought him to KHQ for the first time. Owsley, a Spokane native who spent his teenage years in West Seattle, knew by his sophomore year of high school that a career in journalism – and in broadcast journalism, in particular – was the sure path for him.Įastern Washington University’s journalism program brought Owsley back to Spokane. “Sam and I have gotten along since day one, and to pass the baton along to somebody that you respect, you can’t ask for more than that,” Owsley said. Owsley will be replaced by Sam Adams, KHQ’s longtime director of sports. “My son’s older now and I want to be able to stay up and be with him and enjoy his college years.” “No matter how you approach it, it does make you tired,” he said. alarm necessary for his early morning call times had become a dealbreaker. “I wouldn’t be where I’m at without their embracing me and propelling me each step of the way.”īut the 2:30 a.m. “It’s been tremendous,” he said, expressing his appreciation for the faith KHQ placed in him over the years. With his son getting ready to attend Whitworth in the fall, Owsley decided the time had come for a lifestyle change. We will provide a superior product at a rate that is much lower than what less-experienced attorneys may charge.Longtime KHQ Local News morning show anchor Sean Owsley will walk off the set for the last time at the end of May, when he will hang up a 27-year career in television journalism to spend more time with his family. Because of our extensive experience, we don’t have to “re-create the wheel” on any issue. We are upfront about our fee polices and we strive to provide our clients with the best possible result at the most reasonable rate possible. You should be able to face your future with confidence, and we want to help get you there. We help you navigate life-altering processes with as little stress and hassle as possible. Our team goes above and beyond in customer satisfaction, providing unparalleled service and amenities, from a commitment to build relationships with our clients to our exquisite office with scenic views of the Spokane River.
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