TEN QUESTIONS FOR THE SPARK OF KOIN TV

Sally Showman, Koin 6 Meteorologist is a native north-westerner, growing up in Seattle and getting her start in Idaho Falls, Spokane and now at our CBS affiliate. Sally graduated from Santa Clara University with a degree in journalism. In 2012 she completed Mississippi State's Meteorology Certificate program. I call her the "Spark" of Koin News because she has such personality on the screen without it being forced or some consultant coaching her how to pull it off. This young lady has it and Koin is lucky to have her. Here's my ten questions for Sally Showman. 

1: Favorite Restaurant?

Caffé Mingo.  Best Italian food I’ve tasted in Portland.  Favorite dish? Sugo pasta.  The braised beef melts in your mouth. 

 

2: Last book read?

 The Puppy Survival Book.  I’m getting a baby Golden Retriever at the end of August!  His name is Tucker and he’s adorable.  I am a little biased, though.

 

3: Dream Car?

 That’s tough.  If there was a Range Rover that wasn’t a gas guzzler I’d be a big fan.  I love sitting up higher in a car.   

 

4: Last great movie?

 Favorite of all time:  Love Actually.  I was studying abroad in London when it came out.  I love the storyline and I love seeing London on the big screen.

 

5: What radio station is currently set on your car radio?

 98.7 The Bull.  Love country music.  Huge Zac Brown fan.  By the way…did you know he and his wife gave birth to a 11.7 lb baby earlier this year. WOW.

 

6: Favorite Getaway?

 Cannon Beach. 

 

7: Does Sally have a hobby or collect?

 I love running.  I’m always training for my next half marathon

 

8: Pet Peeve?

 Slow walkers.  I like to walk at a good clip.

 

9: Favorite place to shop?

 Nordstrom.  Their customer service is awesome

 

10: A secret that we don't know about you?

 I’m a night owl.  If I wasn’t working the morning show, I’d be going to sleep at 1:45am instead of waking up. 

Catch Sally on Koin's new weekday morning show. She will give you a great start for the day. The new crew of the morning show is a great improvement to the station. 

Comments

[John]

She is contagious with her smile and spirit. Portland is far from her last spot on TV.

[R. Allen]

I like the new early show on Koin. Sally is the future of Koin. It was appearing quite old.

[Dano]

Cafe Mingo? It's ok but no candle to the undisputed best Italian in the state, Decarli on Watson.

[Mr. Stump]

Dano is refering to Decarli on Watson Ave in downtown Beaverton. I have to agree on this.

[Paul Weil]

I have never watched their early news. Will give it a try. I wonder how the computer age of reading news and watching news videos have taken away from television. I tend to get up and click to Oregon Live and then surf 3-4 news channels. I know this has harmed radio in a big way with these tech distractions. She has a great smile.

[Tv guy retired]

Bob Lynott would be proud.

[RANZ]

It doesn't matter what gimmick they try or who they add/delete from the set, local news is pure trash. What passes for journalism on air is absurd. Infotainment. Chatter, banter, personal opinions, poor English, wrong/incomplete/missing information. No critical questioning. They just read the teleprompter and try and be cuter than the others. I do waste a moment of my day on these talking heads.

[Kari]

I like her because her smile is contagious, lighten up people. The world is too depressing as it is.

[Old Duck]

What happened to Bruce Sussman? He was a good addition for
a station that is so far over the hill that they remain always at the bottom of the rankings.

[TV head]

they fired him for a pair of young boobs and tight skirt in prime. Half the time the ditz is off camera.

[Bryan Arneson]

I am in agreement .... lighten up. I enjoy bright and happy people. With all the negativity in our culture give me a contagious smile. Glad your back on the morning show Sally.