I'm William D. Swartz, a versatile on-air professional with more than 45 years in the Seattle radio and TV market. I've reported, anchored, hosted, and made personal appearances across major stations, bringing energy, accuracy, and a deep love for sports and community storytelling to every broadcast. I’ve earned regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for sports reporting and APSE honors for best sports reporter and best sports show in the Western US large radio markets. I’m grateful for the teams I’ve covered and the listeners who’ve supported me through the years.

William D. Swartz

I'm William D. Swartz, a versatile on-air professional with more than 45 years in the Seattle radio and TV market. I've reported, anchored, hosted, and made personal appearances across major stations, bringing energy, accuracy, and a deep love for sports and community storytelling to every broadcast. I’ve earned regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for sports reporting and APSE honors for best sports reporter and best sports show in the Western US large radio markets. I’m grateful for the teams I’ve covered and the listeners who’ve supported me through the years.

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I’m William D. Swartz, a versatile on-air professional with more than 45 years in the Seattle radio and TV market. I’ve reported, anchored, hosted, and made personal appearances across major stations, bringing energy, accuracy, and a deep love for sports and community storytelling to every broadcast.

I’ve earned regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for sports reporting and APSE honors for best sports reporter and best sports show in the Western US large radio markets. I’m grateful for the teams I’ve covered and the listeners who’ve supported me through the years.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sports anchor/public affairs host at KNWN 97.7FM/AM 1000, Seattle
September 1, 2018 - January 1, 2026
Led live sports coverage and public affairs programming; anchored daily updates; produced and voiced on-air segments and interviews.
Host at University of Washington radio network
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2019
Hosted the football pre-game show on the UW radio network; coordinated guests, game previews, and analysis.
Co-host, sports anchor at 1090 AM the Fan, Seattle
January 1, 2013 - December 1, 2015
Co-hosted sports segments; contributed to game previews and in-game updates for Seattle market.
Sports anchor/reporter at KIRO 97.3FM, AM710ESPN Seattle
September 1, 2003 - December 1, 2013
Anchored sports segments and reported on local teams; contributed to ESPN Seattle coverage.
News/sports reporter/anchor at KOMO 1000AM (Seattle)
September 1, 1984 - December 1, 2002
Reported and anchored news and sports; long tenure in Seattle broadcasting.
Sideline reporter/play-by-play at University of Washington
September 1, 1989 - December 1, 2002
Sideline reporting and play-by-play for UW football, basketball, and rowing events.

Education

BA in Broadcast Journalism at Washington State University, Pullman, WA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1978
Hall of Achievement Inductee at Washington State University Murrow College Hall of Achievement
January 1, 2025 - May 26, 2026

Qualifications

Edward R. Murrow Award – Sports Reporting
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Edward R. Murrow Award – Sports Reporting
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
APSE Best Sports Reporter and Best Sports Show (Western US Large Radio Markets)
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications

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