Station Break with Cassidy Quinn

Have you ever wanted to know what goes on behind-the-scenes of TV News? Who are these people you have to stare at on the screen (or the ones you never get to see)? Every Friday (#BTSF), Cassidy Quinn will talk to someone in the TV world, whether it's someone you see on TV every day, or a photographer who is always behind the camera. Here's a look at the other side of KGW News, while we're on a "Station Break."

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Episodes

Ep. 27: Rachael Rafanelli

TV reporters are used to being on-camera... But they're not used to being PROPOSED TO on-camera...! Rachael Rafanelli's boyfriend (now husband) did that to her, so we got to the bottom of that story this week... Also learned about her breakfast routine and her love of farm animals!

Aug 12, 2016•46 min

Ep. 26: Brenda Braxton

Brenda Braxton has been anchoring KGW News at Sunrise for 27 years, since 1989. So along the way, she's experienced some funny things, some horrible things, and many different co-anchors. This week, we talk about on-air laughing fits, the most difficult part of her job, and how she won the title of Best Hair.

Jul 22, 2016•53 min

Ep. 25: Paul Kenney

Did you know KGW has a huge archive of all the video we've ever shot? And director Paul Kenney is in charge of that. He's also perfected his "urgent tone" when "things hit the fan" in the control room. But his ultimate dream in life might be to star in a specific Broadway musical... He talks about all of that on this week's episode!

Jul 01, 2016•57 min

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