Kyle Simchuk joined 12News as a reporter in March 2024.
He is a graduate of Washington State University and previously worked as a reporter at Spokane’s CBS affiliate KREM2 and ABC station KXLY.
During his time in Spokane, Kyle covered the Freeman school shooting, the University of Idaho murders and extradition of Bryan Kohberger, and the devastating Gray Fire in Medical Lake which destroyed 240 homes. Kyle’s breaking news coverage of the fire earned him an Emmy nomination.
Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Kyle grew up in the small town of Clinton, Washington, on Whidbey Island.
Outside of work, Kyle likes to go skiing and cook dinner for friends and family. He also enjoys crabbing and salmon fishing back home.
If you have a story idea, favorite recipe, or just want to say hi, send him an email at ksimchuk@12news.com.