Del Norte native Rollin Treahearne celebrated his 40th year in the broadcast business. He first sat down in front of a live mic when he was 15 years old.
Back then classmates called him, ‘The Rat,’ a play on his initials.
Trehearne began his radio career at KPOD in Crescent City, going to work before school started each morning. After graduation, Trehearne attended college in Morro Bay , where he when to work at KBAI.
After a few years in Morro Bay, Trehearne moved to Humboldt County, landing a job at KATA in Arcata. He’s been with KRED in Eureka for 24 years and has no plans of retiring any time soon.
Congratulations, RAT! And here’s to another 40-years.
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