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KING 5 Expands On‑Site Milan Coverage While Detailing Super Bowl Streaming Options

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KING 5 Deploys Reporters to Milan for Live Olympic Coverage Reporters Jake Whittenberg and Chris Egan are stationed in Italy, delivering real‑time updates, athlete interviews, and on‑the‑ground footage of the 2026 Winter Games venues, which span historic sites across the region [1]. Whittenberg shares photos of a medieval castle, emphasizing the geographic dispersion of competition sites. Both journalists post daily content to their personal Instagram accounts, supplementing KING 5’s official social channels. The station’s streaming app, available on TV, iOS, and Android, carries this live Olympic coverage throughout February [1].

U.S. Flag Bearer Interview Highlights American Presence Chris Egan conducts a one‑on‑one interview with speed skater Erin Jackson, who serves as the United States flag bearer at the opening ceremony [1]. Jackson discusses her preparation, expectations for the Games, and the significance of representing the nation on the global stage. The interview is featured in the station’s Instagram stories and integrated into the app’s Olympic feed, providing viewers with exclusive athlete insight.

KING 5 Expands Streaming App for Multi‑Platform Olympic Access The KING 5 app streams live Olympic events and daily updates, accessible via smart‑TV app stores, Apple App Store, and Google Play [1]. Viewers can follow behind‑the‑scenes content through the reporters’ personal Instagram handles (@jakewhittenberg, @chrisegan5) and the station’s own channels. The platform also highlights Washington‑state athletes competing, linking to dedicated profiles that showcase local talent.

Super Bowl Streaming Options Detailed Ahead of Feb 8 Game KING 5 outlines a nightly “Countdown to Kickoff” show at 8 p.m., running Monday through Saturday the week before the Super Bowl, streamed through the same app [2]. All regular newscasts are also available on the app, with step‑by‑step instructions for TV and mobile installations. Reporters and anchors will be on the ground in Santa Clara, providing live updates via Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, while the Super Bowl itself airs on Feb 8 at 3:30 p.m. PT through cable and streaming TV services, not via the KING 5 app [2].

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Feb 4, 2026 – KING 5 deploys reporters Jake Whittenberg and Chris Egan to Milan for on‑site coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics, delivering live updates and athlete interviews through the station’s streaming app and social channels, with Whittenberg noting “the Games’ venues are geographically dispersed across the region”[2].

Feb 4, 2026 – Egan conducts a one‑on‑one interview with U.S. flag bearer Erin Jackson at the opening ceremony, providing exclusive insight into the American team’s outlook for the Games[2].

Feb 1‑7, 2026 – KING 5 launches its “Countdown to Kickoff” hour‑long pre‑game show, streaming nightly at 8 p.m. from the week before the Super Bowl to offer in‑depth analysis and build hype for the Feb 8 championship[1].

Feb 5, 2026 – KING 5 stations multiple crews in Santa Clara, placing reporters and anchors on the ground to cover the Super Bowl in real time and directing viewers to follow updates on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok[1].

Feb 8, 2026 – The Super Bowl airs at 3:30 p.m. PT on KING 5 via cable and streaming TV services such as Comcast and YouTube TV, while the game remains unavailable within the KING 5 streaming app, as the station emphasizes “the game will air on KING 5 through cable and streaming TV services… but it will not be available within the KING 5 streaming app”[1].

2026 (ongoing) – All KING 5 newscasts—including morning, noon, early‑evening, and late‑night editions—remain streamable through the KING 5 app on TV, iOS, and Android, giving viewers continuous access to local news alongside Olympic and Super Bowl coverage[1][2].

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