Heather Roberts Joins FM News 101 KXL in Portland OR

Heather Roberts

KXL-FM (FM News 101 KXL) in Portland, OR welcomes journalist Heather Roberts to Portland's Morning News, where she will co-anchor from 5-9am each morning. Roberts comes to KXL from KBND in Bend, OR where she was the News Director and morning news anchor. She also currently owns and operates the Oregon Radio News Network, where she covers regional issues for radio stations across the state.

"Heather is a consummate professional, who has demonstrated her news chops across Oregon," said KXL News Director Grant McHill, "When we started the process of searching for our next anchor, we made it a priority to find someone who has a relentless sense for finding the stories that matter. So, we're fired up to welcome Heather to the team."

Roberts commented, "I'm thrilled to be part of such an amazing news team in my hometown."

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