Daniels Brings Decades of Journalism Experience to KOMO
Chris Daniels has joined KOMO News as a senior reporter and national correspondent. In this dual capacity, he serves as a national correspondent for "Spotlight on America," covering stories for Sinclair Broadcasting Company affiliates across the country.
Daniels arrives at KOMO after spending nearly two decades at Seattle’s KING TV. During his tenure at the station, he most recently held the title of chief reporter. His move marks a significant shift in his local career, transitioning from one major Seattle broadcast outlet to another within the same market.
The KOMO News profile describes Daniels as an award-winning veteran journalist known for asking "hard-hitting questions" and telling compelling stories. Throughout his career, he has won multiple Emmys and Murrow awards. He has also been recognized by the Associated Press and the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as the Best Reporter in the Northwest on several occasions.
Focus on Business, Politics, and Accountability
Daniels has established a professional reputation focused on in-depth reporting, with specific emphasis on business, sports business, and political accountability. His work has frequently involved moderating or serving as a panelist for live political debates, including those for Washington Governor, Seattle Mayor, and the Seattle City Council.
His reporting portfolio includes extensive travel and embedded coverage of major events. Daniels was embedded at two Olympic Games, including the Sochi games in Russia. He has also traveled to the wheat fields of Northern Alberta to chronicle the Seattle Kraken’s first entry into the National Hockey League.
Additionally, Daniels has covered the departure and potential return of the Seattle Supersonics. This coverage has been chronicled in multiple documentaries and podcasts, highlighting his long-standing interest in professional sports franchises in the region.
Recent International Reporting
In recent reporting efforts, Daniels traveled to the Dominican Republic. The resulting story was described as being "bigger than baseball," indicating a focus on broader societal or economic themes within the country known for its baseball talent pipeline.
Community Involvement and Education
Beyond his reporting duties, Daniels is active in Seattle’s sports and civic communities. He serves as a commissioner on the Seattle Sports Commission.
He has also served on the board of Sports in Schools, an organization dedicated to helping under-resourced youth in Washington State by increasing access to and opportunities for sports in their schools.
Daniels is an alumnus of Washington State University. His career path from higher education to local chief reporter, and now to national correspondent, reflects a long-standing engagement with journalism and public service in the Pacific Northwest.