KIRO News Director

Frank Lenzi

News Director KIRO Radio

About

I am a native of Portland, Oregon and have been living in the Puget Sound area since 2008. I am a total music geek and I spend way too much time on setlist.com looking at what songs my favorite bands played in concert 30 years ago. Those favorite bands include Depeche Mode, AC/DC, Scorpions, INXS, and the Cure among others. I also am a huge tennis fan. My favorite player of all-time is Roger Federer. My favorite active player at the moment is Jasmine Paolini. Growing up, I loved watching Chris Evert, Monica Seles and John McEnroe. I “play” tennis. But I’m bad. Very bad.

Expertise

Journalism
Radio and Web Reporting
Radio News Anchoring

Experience

News Director, KIRO Newsradio (December 2024 – Present)

Leads the KIRO Newsradio team with a focus on excellence in journalism and storytelling

Program Director/News Director, KOMO Radio (now KNWN)

Held roles including Morning Editor, Managing Editor, News Director, and Program Director

Managing Editor/Reporter/Anchor, AM 860 KPAM

Progressed from Morning Editor to Managing Editor at Portland’s news talk station

Newsroom Staff, 1190 KEX Portland

First commercial radio job in Portland’s heritage station newsroom

High School Radio (1991)

Began radio career at age 15 on a high school station

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication, 1997

Certifications

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Achievements & Awards

Led teams at KPAM and KOMO Radio that won multiple awards for breaking news, best newscast, and overall excellence

Social Media Profiles

Seattle Mayoral candidate Katie Wilson to pull out of KOMO-TV debate if Kimmel not put back on air

Seattle's Katie Wilson demands Jimmy Kimmel's return to KOMO-TV ahead of the upcoming mayoral debate.

1 month ago

Legislation would require King County workers back to office 3 days a week

King County Council member Reagan Dunn proposes a plan for county employees to return to the office three days a week.

1 month ago

SR 167 bridge repairs will take months, WSDOT says

State Route 167 near Pacific has reduced traffic on 3rd Avenue in Pacific to just a single lane on the northbound side after a bridge was struck by an over-height truck.

1 month ago

Whiskey heist under investigation; 12,000 bottles stolen

A major whiskey heist is under investigation in Skagit County. Westland Distillery told The Seattle Times that 12,000 bottles disappeared from a warehouse in Burlington over the summer.

1 month ago

Everett mayor calls out Kroger for ‘corporate neglect’

Everett Mayor Cassie Franklin decries Kroger's corporate neglect as Everett Council votes on resolution against store closure.

1 month ago

Seattle high school students plan to walk out over new lunch policy

Seattle high school students organize a walkout to oppose a district policy changing lunch periods, raising concerns about food access.