Anita Kissee
Anita Kissée joined the KATU news team in April 2005 and covers local politics and urban issues.
As a reporter, anchor and producer, Anita has worked for television stations and networks around the country. Highlights of her career include; uncovering the misuse of taxpayer money leading to the early resignation of an elected official, traveling with Arnold Schwarzenegger during his first campaign for Governor, investigating the Laci Peterson murder and tracking down unique neighbors in her community. Although this news junkie's palms still sweat with excitement at the hint of breaking news, she also craves intelligent, challenging, compelling content. While on sabbatical in 2008/2009, Anita obtained a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism that is specialized in national politics and International Affairs. She also holds degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and spent time studying at American University in Washington, D.C.
Anita's love of the Northwest developed after working in Boise, Idaho. She spent the hot summer of 2000 on the fire-line covering the worst fire season in Idaho history. Anita is a volunteer wildland firefighter and was able to take viewers to the heart of the action. Anita's also worked in San Diego as an anchor for CNN's "Local Headline News," and served as a producer for NBC. Washington, D.C. was home during the 1996 presidential election, as Anita field-produced for C-SPAN.
Anita has been awarded the Edward R. Murrow award, nominated for several Emmy Awards and recognized by the Associated Press in Oregon and Idaho. When not in the newsroom – you’ll find Anita in the kitchen. Martha-Want-To-Be bakes cupcakes almost too gorgeous to eat. She also enjoy organic gardening, strolling farmers markets, sewing, dragon boat racing, cycling and hiking the Cascades with her husband, dressing her pug in costumes, scooting around on her vintage Vespa and volunteering with Dress for Success.
If you have a news tip for Anita, please email her: akissee-wilder@katu.com
As a reporter, anchor and producer, Anita has worked for television stations and networks around the country. Highlights of her career include; uncovering the misuse of taxpayer money leading to the early resignation of an elected official, traveling with Arnold Schwarzenegger during his first campaign for Governor, investigating the Laci Peterson murder and tracking down unique neighbors in her community. Although this news junkie's palms still sweat with excitement at the hint of breaking news, she also craves intelligent, challenging, compelling content. While on sabbatical in 2008/2009, Anita obtained a master's degree from Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism that is specialized in national politics and International Affairs. She also holds degrees in Journalism and Mass Communications from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, and spent time studying at American University in Washington, D.C.
Anita's love of the Northwest developed after working in Boise, Idaho. She spent the hot summer of 2000 on the fire-line covering the worst fire season in Idaho history. Anita is a volunteer wildland firefighter and was able to take viewers to the heart of the action. Anita's also worked in San Diego as an anchor for CNN's "Local Headline News," and served as a producer for NBC. Washington, D.C. was home during the 1996 presidential election, as Anita field-produced for C-SPAN.
Anita has been awarded the Edward R. Murrow award, nominated for several Emmy Awards and recognized by the Associated Press in Oregon and Idaho. When not in the newsroom – you’ll find Anita in the kitchen. Martha-Want-To-Be bakes cupcakes almost too gorgeous to eat. She also enjoy organic gardening, strolling farmers markets, sewing, dragon boat racing, cycling and hiking the Cascades with her husband, dressing her pug in costumes, scooting around on her vintage Vespa and volunteering with Dress for Success.
If you have a news tip for Anita, please email her: akissee-wilder@katu.com