PORTLAND, Ore. — KGW has named John Tierney as News Director, effective July 25. John joined KGW in May 2014 to lead the station's investigative and political reporting teams and has served as Assistant News Director for the past six years.
“I grew up in Portland watching KGW,” said Tierney. “It’s an honor to now lead such a talented team of journalists at a time when quality local news is more important than ever.”
A Portland native, John has worked at several TV stations and a newspaper in Oregon over the last decade and is passionate about covering news in his home state. He graduated from Sunset High School and studied print and broadcast journalism at the University of Oregon.
"John’s integrity, inquisitive nature, and accountability have earned him the deep respect of the KGW team," said Greg Retsinas, President and General Manager of KGW. "He understands what matters to our community. His dedication to upholding KGW’s standard as a trusted and respected news organization makes him the right leader for our incredible newsroom."
John is replacing Retsinas, who was promoted to General Manager in June.
About KGW
KGW is the NBC affiliate in Portland, Oregon serving Oregon and Southwest Washington. KGW’s free streaming service, KGW+, its award-winning website, KGW.com, and its mobile app KGW News, provide breaking news, traffic and weather information to consumers on demand. KGW also operates a low- power station, KGWZ. KGW is owned and operated by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) a broadcasting, digital media and marketing services company. TEGNA and KGW serve the greater good of Oregon and Southwest Washington, across platforms, by telling empowering stories, conducting impactful investigations and delivering innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com
