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The Esser Report:

News of Washington broadcast:

We had 15 tips and stories in February, compared with 19 in January.

Dan Thesman of Blue Mountain Television, College Place; and Ian Cope of KXRO, Aberdeen, are top contributors for February.

Thesman called AP with the breaking news that three people had been killed in a motor home fire at Walla Walla. Cope covered a drug-related shooting in Hoquiam on President's Day that left one person dead and another wounded.

Each earns $75 for his efforts. Thanks, gentlemen.

KRKO-AM of Everett announced partnership with Fox Sports Radio for its new 34,000-watt daytime/50,000 watt nighttime signal in the Puget Sound market.

KJR-FM, Seattle, Classic Hits '60s-'80s, began promoting itself in February as the station that reports "only the good news." For example, program director Jay Kelly says, instead of reporting a 7 percent jobless rate it reports 93 percent of the workforce is still employed.

Upcoming events . . .

The Alaska Press Club annual conference

Mar. 26-28, 2009

Anchorage Senior Center

The club's Web site is being constantly updated. Visit it for details.

Oregon Associated Press Broadcast

Association Convention

Saturday, April 25, 2009

University of Oregon's George S. Turnbull Center, Portland

highlights will include a panel discussion on “How To Win In A Tough Economy,” a showcase of mini-documentaries produced by University of Oregon Students;

AND

The OAPBA AWARDS CEREMONY

with MCs SHAUNA PARSONS

Co-Anchor of KPTV Fox 12’s “The 10 O’Clock News”

and  

JOE DONLON

Co-Anchor of KGW NewsChannel 8 @ 5 and 6 and NewsChannel 8 @ 11

 Registration: $50, and $25 for a partner. Registration forms will be made available at a later date, as well as other details.

For more information: Contact AP Oregon News Editor Terrence Petty at tpetty@ap.org, or 1-800-448-3501, or AP Portland Administrative Assistant Teri Firm at the same number or e-mail her at tfirm@ap.org.

APTRA Awards Banquet

June 27, 2009
The Globe Theatre, Universal Studios, Hollywood

Note that the date has been changed from March 7 because of this year's movement of February TV sweeps to March. APTRA will again have a designated room block with special rates at the Universal Hilton.

Media Day at Universal Studios Hollywood is also being moved. The new date is Sunday, June 28.

APTRA, which now includes 12 states, will have its first online election for officers soon. Information will be posted at www.aptra.org. All questions about the election or awards banquet should be directed to Rachel Ambrose: rambrose@ap.org.