What’s new on this week’s edition of The Impact? Plenty.

This week, you may have noticed a new face on The Impact. That’s Jessica Gao.

Jessica, who will be anchoring the show starting on Oct. 28 (when Jennifer Huntley goes on maternity leave), comes to TVW after four years at KATU-TV in Portland, and time reporting and anchoring in Eugene, Ore. and Sarasota, Fla.

Here’s a clip:

Also on the show: Jennifer gave an update on the effects of cuts around the state and more on the Department of Ecology hearings on emissions. For more information on emissions, go here.

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