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News anchor/reporter for KOMO TV, Monique's husband, Jack and Grace's Dad, and a Cougar.

Seattle, Washington
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Eric Johnson
6 years
The Cougar marching band was on the field practicing the Husky fight song today because the UW band won’t make it after last night’s accident. The Coug band will play it in the absence. #GoCougs #AppleCup #KOMOnews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Look who showed up at work today! Great to see Steve Pool @realstevepool !! Looks great, and says he can’t wait to get back to work! #KOMONews #thecomebacktrail #okiguessiknowonecooldawg
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Hopefully by now you've heard about our program "Seattle is Dying". It airs at 8pm, tomorrow night. Here's more about what it is, and what it is not. #KOMOnews #SeattleisDying
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Look who showed up to pick up his mail! Great to see @realstevepool ... he was all smiles!
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Eric Johnson
5 years
What are we doing? How did it come to this? The shameful state of our beautiful city... and what we can do about it. "Seattle Is Dying"... 8pm, Saturday, #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
This is the 1-hour program “The Secret Sadness of Tyler Hilinski.” May Tyler’s story serve as a light...
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Eric Johnson
5 years
For those who can’t be in front of a television tonight, it will be streamed on and there will be a link on Facebook, Eric Johnson KOMO.
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Big News: MARY'S BACK! #komonews #Eric 'sHero!
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Eric Johnson
7 years
My thoughts on Tyler Hilinski. For what it's worth. #GoCougs #komonews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
On Seattle, Dying and an Ugly Reflection
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Ichiro, the player, was a one-man revolution. A slash-hitting, rabbit-footed, cannon-armed, magic wand-wielding baseball Zen-master. How lucky we were to have watched his particular form of genius up close! #Mariners #Ichiro #komonews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
He was a one-man baseball revolution. A master craftsman. A Zen master. A surgeon with a Mizuno scalpel. A roadrunner in a world of coyotes. A laser-throwing, barrier busting genius, Hey Ichiro! You were a stinkin' BLAST! #Ichiro #SeattleMariners #komonews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
6 years
For 52 years he broadcast WSU games. 564 straight at one point. Tonight at 6pm, we honor Bob Robertson. The legend becomes a Hero. #EricsHeroes #KOMOnews #WSU #GoCougs
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Ladies and gentlemen... Reese WEATHERspoon. #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Such is the incredible strength and generosity of the Hilinski family, that even in the midst of unbearable pain and tragedy, they granted me one of the great honors of my lifetime. This is the back-story... #hilinskishope #hilinski #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
10 years
When he got hurt he didn't run for sideline. Stayed in the fight. I won't forget that. #SEAvsGB #RichardSherman http://t.co/Rrxbuu1c9o
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Amidst the wonder of what happened in Pullman this past weekend, there was only one thing missing: Bob Rob. The great Bob Robertson. He is my Hero. #komonews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Thanks, buddy. #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Death came a knockin', and she said her goodbyes. But then 90-year old Geneva Wood got up and said, "Not this time, Coronavirus!" #EricsHeroes #komonews tonight, 6pm
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Eric Johnson
6 years
No filters on this baby... what a sunset!!! #komonews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Our morning producer Emily’s mother’s neighbor (did you get that?) sent me these masks, and they are spectacular! Thank you, Emily’s mother’s neighbor, whoever you are! Go Cougs! #KOMONews #EricsHero
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Eric Johnson
9 years
I'm proud of my Cougs. That hurt, but I'm proud. #GoCougs
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Eric Johnson
7 years
He was a legend, a mentor, a brilliant, stylish sportscaster... and an absolute gentleman of the highest caliber. We'll look back at a wonderful career at 6pm. #komonews
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KOMO News
7 years
Former longtime KOMO-TV sportscaster Bruce King dies >>
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Be proud, Washington. Be proud.
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KOMO News
7 years
Wash. state grower sets new U.S. record with 2,363-pound pumpkin >>
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Eric Johnson
3 years
There was a special place where he wanted to propose. But it was 5 hours away and it was closed and there was a snowstorm. So this guy brought @TheCoug_ to her! Eric’s Heroes, tonight, 6pm, @komonews
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Eric Johnson
10 years
Cougars 36 Dawgs 31 You heard it here first. #AppleCup2014 #GoCougs http://t.co/46LiLOjhw7
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Tonight at 6pm, Steve Pool is my Hero. #komonews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Being a Coug is... bonkers. #WSUFootball #bizarrewin
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Eric Johnson
6 years
50 years in the business, 45 of them as a KOMO photo journalist. Hats off to @StephenRamaley who is calling it a career today. And what a career!!! Happy trails, Steve. Well done. #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
“Don’t focus on what you know... think about what you DON’T know and try to learn.” The great and adorable @ConnieKOMO (Connie Thompson) has been at KOMO FOR 45 years. Amazing. #KOMOnews #EricsHero
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Hey Cougs! Holy crap! We're #8 in the land... and rising! How's that make you feel? #WSU #Cougars #komonews #GoCougs
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Dude News tonight... or as I like to call it, Gabby Road. @realstevepool @MikeKOMOsports @BreakingChesky #KOMOnews
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Eric Johnson
3 years
You will not forget tonight's #EricsHeroes story. That is my promise. It is a tale of suffering and degradation, but it is ultimately a story of human redemption and infinite possibility. The kind that can change the world. Ginny Burton's story airs tonight on #KOMONews at 6pm.
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Eric Johnson
4 years
The Boy Who Loves Cars. Watch and be amazed at one boys gifts, and what he does with them. #EricsHeroes #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
7 years
A little help, Cougs! It's a contest with Steve Pool! I need some likes on my weird little video! #komofanbattle #KOMONews #AppleCup
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Hilinski’s Hope... the 3 for 3 Challenge! @PapaThrow @MikeKOMOsports @ShannonODKOMO #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
A farewell on camera, even surrounded by friends, is a solitary thing. @realstevepool gave a beautiful reminder of 40-plus years of brilliance. #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Dig in and hang on Seattle! It is upon us! #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Geneva's Potato Soup recipe. She was deathly ill with Covid-19. She ate her soup. She got better. The rest is up for interpretation. #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
10 years
One of the great games in NFL history! Stunning. Just stunning. #SEAvsGB #12thman http://t.co/nN9Q8nFB4z
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Eric Johnson
5 years
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Eric Johnson
5 years
The hardest thing about sport is being reminded that even the giants are mortal. But it might be the most important lesson the games teach us. #KOMOnews #Seahawks #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Once you let Maxford's dream sneak into your heart... it will never leave. Soar with him! #KOMOnews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
7 years
The foundations of genius. The building blocks of an iconic, timeless voice. Here’s why Keith Jackson might be the best there ever was.
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Gardner gives Mike a stache... #CougarNation #cougs #komonews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Bout time that guy got back to work!! (I shoulda known Steve would stop to visit on the first day of Apple Cup Week! Great to see him!)
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KOMO News
6 years
. @realstevepool stopped by the newsroom today just in time for Apple Cup week! We can’t wait to see you back, Steve! #KOMOdawgs #KOMOcougs #AppleCup
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Snowpocalypse NOW! It’s a world gone mad in Magnolia! Hunker down Seattle! #WAWX #KOMOnews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
The profound ripple effects of a great teacher. Tonight, 6pm, #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Is it rude to say that @Mary_Nam ‘s lovely ensemble tonight reminds me of the couches in my frat, circa 1981? #KOMONews #dontkillthemessenger
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Eric Johnson
5 years
A mom, a little boy on his birthday, and a truck load of superheroes! People are GOOD! #EricsHeroes tonight, 6pm on #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
I cannot wait to tell you about the beautiful friendship between a 95-yr old Dutch lady named Sally and a 2-year old St. Bernard named Brody. You will adore this. 6pm, #KOMOnews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
7 years
I hope you'll take a look at my personal remembrance of the great Cortez Kennedy. #komonews #cortezkennedy #seahawks
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Eric Johnson
10 years
I refuse to believe what we just watched. I'm stunned. As stunned as I was by the Green Bay game. Wow. Wow. Wow. #komo12s #SuperBowlXLIX
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Eric Johnson
4 years
The Granny That Whupped the Coronavirus! "I wanted them to be proud that I could still push and win." #komonews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Shannon the Cannon Spikes Again! It takes guts, and she strode off that mound with dignity intact! Way to go, @ShannonODKOMO ! The stuff of legends! #KOMOnews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Sweet swing. Sweeter guy. Congrats, Edgar!
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Seattle Mariners
6 years
Edgar gets the call. #EdgarHOF
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Eric Johnson
5 years
This is what it’s all about! #KOMOToyDrive #komonews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
So cool of the @king5seattle anchor team to visit KOMO Plaza! :) #komonews #itsajoke !
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Eric Johnson
5 years
She's a girl and she plays quarterback. To so many of us, it's a big deal. To her it is not. To her, it's what comes naturally. Tonight, 6pm, #komonews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
9 years
Says he's loving retirement, keeping very busy, and haircuts are overrated. A pleasure to see @DanLewisNews today. http://t.co/GGgYAyhrEP
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Eric Johnson
10 years
Loving our new Seahawks set, built in part by KOMO's Cory Meacham. So stinkin' cool! #GoHawks #liveonkomo http://t.co/tZaFZGPqW8
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Eric Johnson
9 years
How can this possibly be? Fools. #GoCougs #SunBowlinAustin
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Bored kids in a small town. And do you know what they did? They created something truly wonderful: The Quarantinial neighborhood newspaper. You will LOVE this story. Tonight, 6pm, #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
6 years
It’s been a while since I’ve been up this late doing the 11pm. I’ll make it... barely. #komonews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
The nurses of Life Care Center of Kirkland... in their own words. Duty, purpose, courage... #EricsHeroes #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Her name is Jane Thomas, and very shyly she just walked up and donated $100 to the KOMO TOY DRIVE with the Salvation Army. People are amazing! #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
3 years
Ah man, it’s absolutely beautiful.
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Zen and the art of The Palouse. Watch, and exhale. #komonews
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Let’s get that sweep! With my man Jack! #gomariners #whereiroot
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Eric Johnson
9 years
Why the Apple Cup matters to me. #applecup #WSUvsUW
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Tonight's Eric's Heroes... the place where human kindness intersects with happiness. It happens at Snohomish High School... tonight, 6pm, #KOMONews #ericsheroes
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Hey @drdrew , thank you for your passion and your honesty. Here’s the story I interviewed you for. Perhaps in some small way it can help. Keep waving your arms on the railroad track...
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Taking pictures with Santa. Did you know the whole concept started long ago in Seattle at Frederick & Nelson... the whole story, tonight, 6pm #EricsHeroes #KomoNews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
I’ll be watching @Mariners at home with The Babe and Roy Hobbs! Happy Opening Day, at last! BASEBALL! #MasksOn #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
9 years
Seattle from the Magnolia Bridge, the day after Christmas. #seattle
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Wasn't sure at first... now I DIG it! I'm on board! Go Kraken! Let's get Kraken! We're backin' the Kraken! #Krakenthewhip ! #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
3 years
The soul of an artist. Her name is Beth and she is an artistic force of nature. Be amazed! Tonight @6pm , #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
11 years
Hawks pride shot straight up into heaven tonight! #seahawks #12thman http://t.co/96VGEmbpQ2
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Eric Johnson
4 years
The eerie quiet of our city, may it be short lived and as painless as possible. #KOMONews (photo courtesy Brian David Casey)
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Coolest cat in town!
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Ice Cube is in the newsroom today, and it's a pretty big deal. Straight Outta KOMO! #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
7 years
The impossible has happened! We have a reporter shorter than 4'11" @ConnieKOMO ! Meet 4'10-1/2" Tammy Mutasa! Stand tall, ladies! #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
4 years
A song for Seattle's strange times. The artist is @shanetutmarc . The song is called "A Brave new World". Enjoy. #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
4 years
When you walked into his ballparks there was always this moment where you stopped for a second and thought, "Wow." That was no accident. That was his purpose. #EricsHeroes #KOMONews #Mariners
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Eric Johnson
4 years
For many years he's been the keeper of the green, green grass of home. Tonight, we have an #EricsHeroes salute to the man who talks to the turf... and it listens! 6pm, #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
10 years
Worlds most amazing flagpole. A lone cedar survived the Oso Mudslide. #OsoSlide #OsoStrong #liveonkomo http://t.co/Ygt5WNpzRV
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Eric Johnson
5 years
My brother from another fine feathered mother... #Seahawks #komonews #Blitz
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Eric Johnson
9 years
Well, that was not attractive. No excuses. Next year Cougs, WITH Luke Falk. #AppleCup2015
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Eric Johnson
10 years
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Eric Johnson
7 years
Did you miss our Eric's Heroes episode last night? Here it is. A kid, a King, a friendship. #komonews #ericsheroes
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Eric Johnson
5 years
A moment of awkward silence, brought to you by @ScottAltus and the @komonews creative Services team. (An outtake from our most recent promo shoot)
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Come see me and the lovely @deniseonKOMO at the Fred Meyer in Issaquah!! #KOMOtoydrive
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Eric Johnson
8 years
Farewell to #DowntonAbbey ! I'll miss it much. The #downtonfinale was great... What an achievement the show has been!
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Eric Johnson
10 years
This stuff has to stop. Somehow, some way. Another tragedy. This time a grandfather shoots daughter, grandaughter, self. #LiveOnKOMO
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Eric Johnson
10 years
Halftime is beautiful when you're up 22-0! #12thman #sb48 http://t.co/Uf1MwL0m4S
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Eric Johnson
5 years
Los Angeles. A cautionary tale for Seattle, and the world. #KOMONews
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Eric Johnson
5 years
There are so many kids, who've done nothing wrong, but who are caught in the foster care system, without real homes. Nobody knows that better than Jeremy & Renee King. Tonight they are my Heroes. 6pm #KOMONews #EricsHeroes
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Eric Johnson
3 years
Baseball is back! The Mariners are doing it right, and I can’t wait to watch this rebirth build and build! #OpeningNight #GoMariners !
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Eric Johnson
6 years
Her name is Elgin. She is 104 yrs old. She was born to be wild. And, she just joined The Hooligans motorcycle gang. Need I say more? Tonight, 6pm #komonews #ericsheroes
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Eric Johnson
4 years
Tales from the eye of the hurricane: tonight, the brave nurses of Life Center of Kirkland speak fir the first time. What it was like, in their own words. #EricsHeroes #KOMONews 6pm
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