Last Updated on December 30, 2025 by Author
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Joe Vithayathil Biography
Joe Vithayathil is an Indian-American working in the field of journalism as the feature reporter for KPTV FOX 12’s Good Day Oregon. He arrived in Portland in 2006 after stops in Yakima, Washington, and recently in San Antonio, Texas.
Joe Vithayathil Height
Vithayathil stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 7 inches.
Joe Vithayathil Age
Vithayathil keeps his birthdate and year away from the limelight. Thus, it is not when Vithayathil celebrates his birthday. Nonetheless, we will update this information once available.
Personal Life
Joe Vithayathil Relatives and Family
Vithayathil was raised in the Portland and Seattle metro regions with his sister. His father hails from Kerala, a state in South India. His grandparents are named Joseph and Teresa Vithayathil. Regardless, he keeps more information regarding his family and relatives away from the public eye. However, we will update this information once it’s available to the public.
Joe Vithayathil Spouse and Children
Vithayathil tied the knot with Jenny Hansson, the director of communications for the Oregon AG, in August 2005. On August 30, 2025, Jenny shared their wedding photo on her Instagram account and captioned “20 years of marriage to a guy who has looked like a smaller version of the Rock for much of that time…it has been a great ride and I can’t wait to see where the next 20 takes us (and if Joe will have his shirt on by then)! ❤️.”
Vithayathil proposed to Jenny in Seattle after they had dated for two years. Jenny left the TV news business in 2025 after 28 years in the field, with 19 of those spent at KOIN 6. She graduated from the University of Washington.
The couple has two daughters, Siena and Josie. The Vithayathils love to visit many of the Portland region’s favorite restaurants and take road trips to see the incredible sights of the Pacific Northwest. They have occasionally visited Kerala, the state in South India that is Vithayathil’s paternal homeland.
Siena was born on July 21, 2007, and is 18 years old. On July 21, 2025, Jenny posted Siena on her Instagram account and captioned “Happy 18th birthday to Siena ❤️🎈🎈The most mysterious person I know with the a big heart behind those quiet eyes.”
Josie was born on September 23, 2009, and is 16 years old. On September 23, 2025, posted a video on his Instagram account and captioned “16 years of being On the Go with Jojo! Happy Birthday Josie- Papa loves you ❤️🎂.” Siena graduated from Westside Christian High School in 2025.
Vithayathil is always ready for an adventure during his free time. Also, he is an ardent CrossFit athlete who regularly competes against other weekend warriors. If he’s not “on the go,” he rabidly consumes movies, video games, and historical biographies. He has spent decades as a fierce and often frustrated fan of WSU and Seattle Seahawks football.
Joe Vithayathil Education
Vithayathil received his high school diploma before enrolling at the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University in 1996. In 1999, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism.
Professional Life
Joe Vithayathil Career
Vithayathil works as the feature reporter for KPTV FOX 12’s Good Day Oregon. In November 2021, he added anchoring the early hours of Good Day Oregon to his duties. He tries new and exciting activities in his everyday “On the Go with Joe” segments. Over the years, he has climbed to the top of Portland’s Fremont Bridge, flown with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, and briefly rode a bull.
Before relocating to Portland, Vithayathil worked in San Antonio, Texas, as a feature reporter for 4 and a half years. He worked as a TV news reporter for KHQ in Yakima, Washington, for 3 years, from 1999 to 2002. He loves sharing fun and fascinating stories.
Joe Vithayathil Net Worth
Vithayathil has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during his successful career as a journalist.
Joe Vithayathil Salary
Vithayathil receives an approximate annual salary of $110 000, which he earns working as a feature reporter for KPTV FOX 12’s Good Day Oregon.
Joe Vithayathil Social Media
Vithayathil has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. He has a following of over 4.9K on Facebook, a following of over 4.5K on Instagram, and a following of over 3.4K on X.
