KING Reporter Conner Board Departs Seattle Station

Tegna talent leaves KING after 4 years covering Pierce County

Apr. 12, 2026 at 5:08am

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a sleek metal microphone and a TV remote control, symbolizing the transition and uncertainty facing the local TV news industry.As the local TV news industry navigates a period of major consolidation, the departure of veteran reporters like Conner Board from Tegna-owned stations reflects the ongoing changes and uncertainty facing the sector.Seattle Today

Conner Board, a reporter at KING 5 News in Seattle, Washington, has announced her departure from the station after 4 years on the job, the last 2 of which were spent covering the Pierce County bureau.

Why it matters

Tegna, the parent company of KING, is currently in the process of being acquired by Nexstar Media Group, so Board's exit comes during a period of transition and uncertainty for the station. Her departure is part of a broader trend of talent leaving local TV news stations in recent years.

The details

In a social media post, Board shared that she has worked her last day at KING 5 News. During her 4-year tenure at the station, she spent the last 2 years reporting from the Pierce County bureau.

  • Conner Board has been a reporter at KING 5 News for the past 4 years.
  • For the last 2 years, Board has been covering the Pierce County bureau.

The players

Conner Board

A reporter who has worked at KING 5 News in Seattle, Washington for the past 4 years, the last 2 of which were spent covering the Pierce County bureau.

KING 5 News

A television station located in Seattle, Washington that is owned by the Tegna media company.

Tegna

The parent company of KING 5 News, which is currently in the process of being acquired by Nexstar Media Group.

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The takeaway

Conner Board's departure from KING 5 News is part of a broader trend of talent leaving local TV news stations in recent years, particularly as media companies like Tegna undergo ownership changes and consolidation.