KTUU.com | Alaska's news and information source | Saying goodbye to Rhonda McBride
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by John Tracy
Friday, Dec. 7, 2007
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- On Friday Channel 2 News said so long, but not goodbye to a colleague who has made a big difference in the lives of many Alaskans.
At this time last year, Rhonda McBride was checking on the welfare of the villagers in Hooper Bay after a devastating fire.
In her eight years here at Channel 2, Rhonda has reported uncounted stories with a unique sense of style and an eye toward detail.
But it is her work in rural Alaska that set her apart, winning numerous national awards.
It was Rhonda's groundbreaking work on the value of dental therapists in bush Alaska that helped eventually lead to an agreement with the American Dental Association.
Viewers have told us her current series on coping with diabetes has helped a immensely.
Rhonda's passion for rural Alaska did not go un-noticed. She has been hired to be the governor's principal liaison for rural Alaska and those of us in the newsroom cannot think of a better choice.
From time to time you might see her on special assignment for Channel 2.
So until we see you again Rhonda, Thank you.
And best of luck in your new job.
Contact John Tracy at jtracy@ktuu.com
