![]() Michelle's investigation began when she first reported that a 20 month old Redmond toddler died after he swallowed magnets that twisted his small intestine and created a blockage. Michelle reported that tiny magnets found inside the plastic building pieces and rods could easily fall out and that those magnets found by young children could be swallowed or aspirated. ![]() ![]() Her reports on the dangers of a toy (magnetic building sets) led the Consumer Product Safety Commission to recall 3.4 million Magnetix building sets. Despite his disfigurement James chose to never hide - his inspirational story prompted viewers to donate money for reconstructive surgery. She took home two Emmys for her Problem Solver Reports on James O'Neal 'The Man with Half a Face.' Her reports told the story of O'Neal who was born with a genetic disorder that covered half his face with tumors. Also in 20, Michelle won the Regional Emmy for Best Reporter. Murrow Award for her reporting that showed that cell phone turned off could spy on you - her report showed how software could be used against you to listen in on your phone conversations and for that matter any conversations in the vicinity of your phone. In 2008, Michelle won the prestigious Regional Edward R. Her reports triggered a chain reaction of IBC reporting around the country and the nation's first IBC Clinic opened in Houston, Texas in October of 2006 - the Clinic's founder said Michelle's reporting helped to pave the way for the new clinic. Michelle discovered most patients never heard of IBC until they got it. It is the most deadly and lethal form of breast cancer. Michelle has 10 Regional Emmy awards - two for her reporting on Inflammatory Breast Cancer (IBC). Less than a year later, in July of 2000 Michelle joined the KOMO TV and is now our Weekend Evening Co-Anchor and weekday reporter. Rainier and said, "We're moving to Seattle!" Flying over Seattle, she and her husband took one look at the city, Puget Sound and Mt. Hope to see you around town and don’t forget to stay connected! Send me your comments or ideas.Michelle fell in love with Seattle from the air. I have reported and anchored the news, covered the Sounders MLS championship runs, Seahawks Super Bowls, Mariners pre-&-post-game shows, Sonics, and all Husky athletics along with hosting several national and local programs, including MCing community events. I’ve also been fortunate in following my other broadcasting passions. Although my first TV job took me to eastern Washington’s NBC station, KNDO. ![]() I feel blessed because I’ve spent almost my entire career working in Seattle. My kids play baseball, basketball, and soccer and that keeps us busy but has given us the chance to travel around the country together for games. My other favorite thing to do is spend time with my husband and children and our dog Loki. ![]() My high school teams were state champions, which led me straight to the intercollegiate women’s soccer program at the University of Washington. I grew up playing soccer at the top levels in Washington State and traveled the country for tournaments. There’s just something about the fresh, clean, crisp air that keeps me here year after year, and maybe that’s why I also love forecasting our region’s weather so much… even if it means getting up in the wee hours of the morning or staying up late at night! I’ve been forecasting in the Northwest for more than two decades and I’m still fascinated by the ever-changing, crazy weather our area throws at us.īesides anchoring the weather one of my favorite activities is playing soccer. I was born and raised in the Seattle area. I love the Northwest and how beautiful it is. ![]()
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