Kirby Wilbur is an American talk‑radio host and political commentator based in the Seattle, Washington, metropolitan area. He is known for hosting “The Kirby Wilbur Show,” a talk‑radio program that aired on Seattle’s KVI (570 AM) and was syndicated to additional stations throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Career overview
- Print journalism: Prior to entering radio, Wilbur worked as a reporter and columnist covering state‑level politics for the Seattle Times newspaper.
- Radio broadcasting: He transitioned to talk radio, where he became the host of “The Kirby Wilbur Show.” The program featured discussions on current events, political analysis, and listener call‑ins, and was broadcast on KVI before being carried by other regional stations.
- Political communications: Wilbur later served as communications director for the Washington State House Republican caucus, providing media relations and strategic messaging for the party’s legislative leadership.
Public profile
Wilbur’s commentary is characterized by a conservative perspective on regional and national issues. His work in both journalism and broadcasting has positioned him as a recognizable media figure within Washington state political discourse.
Current status
As of the most recent publicly available information, Wilbur is no longer hosting a regularly scheduled radio program. Further details regarding his present activities are not extensively documented in widely available encyclopedic sources.
