Grant McOmie is an American journalist and travel and outdoor journalist for KGW.
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Best Known For:The television program Grant's Getaways
Breakthrough:Began broadcasting at KGW in 1981
10 Quick Facts About Grant McOmie
- Full Name: Grant McOmie
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist and reporter
- Known For: The television program Grant's Getaways
- Current Role: Travel and outdoor journalist
- Current Employer: KGW
- Date of Birth: May 7, 1952
- Age: 74 years old
- Place of Birth: Juneau, Alaska
- Marital Status: Married
Grant McOmie Age
Grant McOmie is about 74 years old as of 2026. Grant McOmie was born in 1952.
Education
His educational background includes studies at Pacific University, University of Washington, and other institutions.
- Pacific University
- Qualification: Undergraduate degrees
- Field of Study: Drama and English
- Period: 1970–1975
- University of Washington
- Field of Study: Graduate studies in Journalism, English and Speech Communications
- University of Portland
- Field of Study: Graduate studies
Career & Work
Grant McOmie's career includes news and reporting roles with KGW, a television station and KATU.
Organization: KGW
Role: Outdoor Reporter, Producer and Host
Period: 2008–2026
Details: Portland, Oregon
Organization: KGW
Role: Broadcast Journalist
Period: From 1981
Details: Portland, Oregon
Organization: KATU
Role: Reporter and Outdoor Journalist
Period: Historical
Details: Portland, Oregon · Worked as a television reporter during his career covering the Pacific Northwest.
Organization: Pacific University
Role: Adjunct Professor
Period: Historical
Details: Forest Grove, Oregon · Taught at the university he had attended as a student.
Rise to Fame
Grant McOmie rose to prominence for his role on the television show Grant's Getaways.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Grant's Getaways, Grant's Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures, and Guide to Wildlife Watching Across Oregon.
Television
- TV Show: Grant's Getaways (Creator, Producer and Host, 2008-2026) — Oregon outdoor reporting and travel series
Books
- Book: Grant's Getaways: 101 Oregon Adventures (Author) — Guide to outdoor experiences across Oregon
- Book: Guide to Wildlife Watching Across Oregon (Author) — Guide to wildlife viewing and natural destinations in Oregon
Notable Coverage
- Outdoor recreation in the Pacific Northwest – KGW and KATU – Reported on fishing, hiking, conservation, travel and outdoor experiences
Awards & Achievements
- Northwest Emmy Silver Circle — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Northwest Chapter — 2021 — Longstanding contributions to broadcasting and outdoor journalism.
- Emmy Award for Informational and Instructional Content — National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences — 2023 — Informational and instructional television programming.
Grant McOmie Family & Relationships
Grant McOmie is married to Chris Stobbe McOmie. He has 3 children, including Grant McOmie III and Kevin McOmie.
- Father: Grant Allen McOmie Sr
- Mother: Bonnie Jean Sturdivan
- Siblings:
- Mark McOmie
- Diana Spitzer
- Children:
- Grant McOmie III
- Kevin McOmie
- Eric McOmie
Lesser Known Facts
- He was born in Juneau, Alaska, and became strongly associated with outdoor reporting in Oregon.
- His longtime creative collaborator Jeff Kastner had been one of his students.
- He died on March 26, 2026, at his home in Forest Grove, Oregon.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Grant McOmie
- Popular As: Grant Allen McOmie II
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Journalist and reporter
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 7, 1952
- Age: 74
- Birthday: May 7
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Juneau, Alaska
Measurements
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Grant Allen McOmie Sr
- Mother: Bonnie Jean Sturdivan
- Siblings: 2 siblings
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Chris Stobbe McOmie
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$274,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $367,000–$5,248,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- Chris Stobbe McOmie (Spouse • Wife of Grant McOmie.)
- Jeff Kastner (Collaborator • Videographer and creative collaborator on Grant's Getaways.)
