KHQ Anchor, Matt Rogers, Speaks After Being Fired

Matt Rogers, news anchor at KHQ/Spokane, has been fired.

(See his video message here)

Matt Rogers joined the KHQ news team in 1997. Matt is a 1996 graduate of Central Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Communications. Matt’s first TV job was at a CBS affiliate in Boise, Idaho, where Matt was a news photojournalist.

He became a news photojournalist with KHQ in the Fall of 1997. In 1998, Matt became the KHQ Local News Today “Action Cam”. In February of 2009, Matt’s position at KHQ evolved once again, when he was offered the opportunity to cover Sports.

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81 thoughts on “KHQ Anchor, Matt Rogers, Speaks After Being Fired

  1. May 22, 2021 at QZVX

    Steven Smith says:

    History beat you to the show on that one. There has been a group called Overeaters Annonymous or OA for at least 35 years. It is rooted in AA. And there are similar addiction groups that use the same plan. I do not know them all. But there’s Gambler’s Annonymous, Sex (addicts) Annonymous, and groups for those dealing with narcotics and drugs. As with AA, results are great for some people and not so good for others,

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    • May 22, 2021 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Strange that OA is not that well known. People should be made aware of this. Good to know there is such an organization.

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    • September 9, 2021 at QZVX

      Kathleen Graham says:

      OA has been in existence for over 45-yrs (at least in the Puget Sound area … my sister use to attend). Good program, but for some it works, some not so much. Overeating is a very difficult addiction. Part of the reason is that you have to eat to live. Not so for other addictions. I know!

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  2. May 22, 2021 at QZVX

    Paul says:

    Well good luck to him. These type of issues are not easily solved. Only a small percentage stay sober. But it is worth the attempt.

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  3. May 20, 2021 at QZVX

    Jason Remington says:

    According to Matt Rogers, he is an alcoholic, fell off the wagon last October, went through the loss of his job, a divorce, and recently ended up in the ICU after a drinking binge on his birthday. He has no remembrance of how the accident happened. He vows to stop. That video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5WonFpPf6U

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    • July 17, 2023 at QZVX

      Gloria C Scott says:

      I just now read the paragraph about Matt Rogers recent life. I loved him on Good Day several years ago. We are fellow Cashmere WA people and we support each other always. Matt, every day is a blessing, ups and downs, good and bad. Blessings.

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  4. May 5, 2021 at QZVX

    Lynn Rodgers says:

    We love matt and kjerstin!!what happened!?you guys keep doing your thing-you are AWESOME!👍❤

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  5. January 19, 2021 at QZVX

    Mary Fogal Kohlieber says:

    I miss Matt Rogers and I remember him doing action cam and then going to good day! Khq messed up when they fired him!I hope to see him on kxly or krem! Good luck to you Matt and hope to see you on the air soon!

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  6. December 22, 2020 at QZVX

    Ronald Reger says:

    Matt and Kjerstin were my morning wake me up. Stormy tries but not the same. Without knowing why i hope Matt can sue Good Day. No news on why or where the 2 have gone. Changed the channel.

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  7. December 18, 2020 at QZVX

    Kjrol says:

    News flash, anchor person now unemployed!

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  8. December 15, 2020 at QZVX

    Kathy Casey says:

    Its almost Christmas am wondering if Matt is doing ok. We live in Hermiston, Oregon. We watched him and Kerstin every morning. Good family fun.I hate Fox. Held our cable company last winter took off certain shows. Merry Christmas to you too.You’ll land on you feet.

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    • December 15, 2020 at QZVX

      Jason Remington says:

      Matt lost his job and his wife is divorcing him…and it’s the Holiday season. Not unusual for broadcasters, unfortunately. Find Matt Rogers on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eljer55_UJk

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  9. December 14, 2020 at QZVX

    Jack says:

    I felt the same, like a good brother/sister rivalry. Not the same now. Together they made a great team. I don’t know the details. But it seems like a mistake to me.

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  10. December 14, 2020 at QZVX

    Debbie says:

    I was so excited to find Matt and Kjerstin on TV after moving to Walla Walla from the west side. They were very refreshing,had great chemistry and weren’t uptight like all the Seattle stations. Need to find a new local station I guess.

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