I was born and raised in Yakima and attended Highland High School in Cowiche. I grew up on an apple ranch in Naches eights and figured out that there had to be an easier way to make a living.
I always loved radio and hoped that someday I could be behind the mic. That opportunity came in 1974 with my first radio gig at KIT. From there it was on to KMWX/KFFM where I spent several wonderful years. In 1996, I was hired as the News Director at KXDD Radio.
My love for the oldies eventually lead me to Cherry FM where I ‘m the co-host of the Morning Show with Richard James. After 33 years in radio broadcasting in the Yakima Valley, everyday is still fresh and exciting. Thanks for listening!
Name: Lou Bartelli.
Air shift: 5:30-9:00am and 12:00 Noon to 1 as Host of the "Oldies for Lunch Bunch"
My Space: n/a
How long have you been in radio: 33 years.
Where have you worked before: KIT, KMWX, KFFM.
Best job: Selling pop and hotdogs at High School Football games when I was 46.
Worst job: Cleaning around apple trees.
Fav movie: War of the Worlds (1953).
Fav book: Penthouse Forum
Fav Food: Spaghetti.
Worst food: Liver and Onions.
Fav bands: Beatles, Paul Revere, Grass Roots, and did I mention the Beatles.
Wife? Kids? Ellen, son Zach.
Pets: 2 Dogs “Petey” and “Heidi”,3 Cats “Tiger Lilly”, “Wezzy” & “Mademoiselle Kitty”.
Fav saying: “When I’m wrong, I say I’m wrong”.
