Brandi Kruse Biography and Wiki
Brandi Kruse is an American journalist working as a correspondent for Q13 News, weekdays for the show Q13 News This Morning. The show gives an in-depth analysis of politics at the local, state, and national levels.
In August 2019, she pioneered the Sunday morning political program The Divide with Brandi Kruse, which seeks to find the common ground on issues dividing Americans.
Brandi Kruse Age
Brandi was born on July 2, 1988, in the United States. She is 31 years old in 2020. However, her exact place of birth is still unclear. It is thought that she was born in Minnesota.
Brandi Kruse Height
According to her photos, Brandi appears to be a woman of average stature. Her height could be around 5 ft 4 in. However, her exact height is currently unavailable.
Brandi Kruse Education
Brandi is an alumnus of the University of Nebraska in Lincoln from where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She then went on to forge a career as a radio reporter in Seattle.
Brandi Kruse Q13 | The Divide, Seattle
After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Brandi began her career as a radio reporter in Seattle. Brandi joined Q13 in February 2015 from KIRO. She is currently a correspondent for Q13 News, weekdays for the show Q13 News This Morning. In the show, Brandi gives detailed analyses of political situations in the local, state, and national arenas.
She also tries to find a middle ground on issues that on issues dividing Americans in her Sunday morning political program, The Divide with Brandi Kruse. She pioneered the show in May 2019.
Over the course of her career, she has covered significant stories and developments. Brandi hit the national spotlight in 2014 when she covered the Oso mudslides in Washington. She gave an in-depth account of the terrifying search of the search for 43 victims, filing daily reports for CBS Radio.
Among her other high caliber stories is the 2011 interview she secured with Nicaraguan officials. During this period, Brandi spent six days in Central America in search of a U.S. Citizen and University of Washington graduate, Jason Puracal, who claimed to be wrongly imprisoned in Nicaragua. Later, Jason credited the airing of the resultant interview on CNN with securing his release.
Brandi Kruse Married
Brandi has been dating Mike Conrey since around 2018. The pair have been living together in east King County along with their two (very) spoiled dogs. It is still not clear if the two have plans to get married officially and start a family.
Brandi Kruse Family
She was born to her father John Wayne Patrick Bunnell and her mother who is unnamed. Brandi has two siblings, a brother, and a sister. Growing up, the family kept a parrot for a pet.
Brandi Kruse Dad
Her father’s name was John Wayne Patrick Bunnell who suffered from drug and alcohol abuse. Throughout his life, John struggled with substance abuse and even wrote a suicide note for Brandi at some point. In May 2019, he succumbed after suffering from brain aneurysm attributable to a lifetime of drug and alcohol abuse.
Brandi Kruse Political Party
Brandi has never come out to announce an association with any political party. Her political inclinations are, therefore, subject to her audiences’ discretion. They debate her objectivity and professionalism all the time. Some think Brandi is impartial while others think she is pro-Trump, it is debatable.
Brandi Kruse Salary and Net Worth
Brandi’s annual salary is not yet disclosed to the public. However, it is estimated to be around $75,000 with an accumulated net worth of around $800,000.
Brandi Kruse Tattoo
There is no information on whether Brandi has any ink on her skin. The only mention of a tattoo by the revered journalist was in a tweet way back in March 2015.
In downtown #Seattle tonight, working on a #Q13FOX investigation. Came across someone with this awesome tattoo. pic.twitter.com/5UcbuPfZ48
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) March 15, 2015
Brandi Kruse Makeup
Fans have been questioning how Brandi manages to look flawless during her reporting over the years. In her reply, she wrote as below:
Two pounds of makeup and whole lot of coffee! But also: Girl power. https://t.co/06irW48rXs
— Brandi Kruse (@BrandiKruse) June 15, 2018
How Old Is Brandi Kruse
She is 31 years old in 2020. Brandi was born on July 2, 1988, in the United States.
Where Is Brandy Kruse From
Her exact place of birth is still unclear. It is thought that she was born in Minnesota.
Brandy Kruse Accent
She is often as having the best accent by her fans. But, according to Brandi, she has no accent but rather a funny Minnesota way of saying her vowels. She issued this statement on Twitter which seemed to insinuate that she was a Minnesota native.
Is Brandy Kruse Married
Brandi is unmarried but has been in a long term relationship with her boyfriend Mike Conrey. The two live together in Seattle, Washington.