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Patricia Murphy

Host

About

Patricia Murphy is the host of Seattle Now, a daily news podcast.

Her interviews focus on experts and newsmakers. Previously, you could find Patricia on the beat reporting on military and veteran affairs, justice, and health.

In 2018 Patricia received a regional Edward R. Murrow award for a series about the motivations of young people who carry guns. In 2005 she received a national Edward R. Murrow award for her reporting on injection drug use.

Though her first job in news was throwing hard copies of the Sunday paper from her bike, Patricia also graduated from Emerson College with a B.S. in Communications.

Location: Seattle

Languages: English

Pronouns: she/her

Professional Affiliations: Dart Center, Ochberg Society for Trauma Journalism

Podcasts

Stories

  • How Sea-Tac Airport is combating chaos with construction

    If you’ve taken a trip through Sea-Tac Airport lately, you’ll notice that things are under construction. From widening roadways to revamping the C Concourse, there are a lot of changes being made ahead of this summer’s World Cup… and not a lot of time to do it. Patricia Murphy interviews Seattle Times Business Reporter Lauren Rosenblatt, and we’ll hear them break down the Sea-Tac construction jam.

  • Uwajimaya returns to Tacoma, nearly 100 years later

    The Asian market Uwajimaya is having a long overdue homecoming, sort of. Plans are in motion to open a new store in Tacoma next year. That's actually where the family-owned business first opened nearly 100 years ago. We’ll talk to Uwajimaya’s CEO, and the Puget Sound Business Journal reporter who broke the news.

  • Want to buy an old ferry? Serious inquiries only

    Washington State Ferries is having a tough time selling two decommissioned boats that have been on the market for more than four years. Washington’s current fleet is aging. As more ferries are retired, finding the right owner presents a major challenge. Journalist Tom Banse wrote about this conundrum for the Washington State Standard.

  • Katie Wilson has big goals (and expectations) as Seattle's new mayor

    It’s been a busy week for Mayor Katie Wilson.  And her constituents have a lot of expectations… The new Mayor promised to tackle some of the city’s biggest issues.  We’ll hear from KUOW Politics Reporter Scott Greenstone on what to look for in Wilson’s first few months leading the city.

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    WA continues to recommend childhood vaccines despite federal guidance, flu activity is high in WA, and Sen. Patty Murray reflects on the January 6th riot.
  • caption: Seattle Seahawks linebacker Drake Thomas (42) is congratulated by linebacker Ernest Jones IV, middle, and cornerback Riq Woolen after intercepting a pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026.

    Are we on the cusp of a golden era in Seattle sports?

    First the Mariners come within a game of reaching their first World Series. Now, the Seattle Seahawks are the top seed in the National Football Conference (NFC) and favored to win their second ever Super Bowl. But are Seattle sports fans getting their hopes up only to have them dashed by yet another decade of heartache and disappointment?

  • Will the Seahawks soar to the Super Bowl?

    The Seahawks are in prime position to make a Super Bowl run. They've earned the number one seed in the NFC and homefield advantage throughout the playoffs. Jerry Brewer is here to help us understand how the Seahawks got here and what comes next. He’s a senior columnist for The Athletic.

  • How to approach New Year’s resolutions in 2026

    It’s the first week of the new year. And if you haven’t made a resolution yet, it’s never too late. We’ll get into the psychology of successful resolutions and goal setting with UW Psychiatry Professor Dr. Koriann Cox.

  • Weekend Listen: WA fights the January “FAFSA Dip,” tips for less daunting disaster prep, and veterans find community with Magic: The Gathering

    Today, we’re bringing you stories from public radio newsrooms across Washington… Washington state is trying to encourage every student to apply for the college aid they qualify for. The recent flooding across Washington State is a good reminder of how important it is to have an emergency kit on hand. And Wenatchee veterans don’t have a local Veterans Affairs center. Now, one group is hosting a weekly game night to help build community. 

  • Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Joe Veyera

    This week… Gen Z is trying hard to step into the home ownership game. Amazon users got outraged over an abridged version of "It's a Wonderful Life." And it's the first Casual Friday of 2026, so it's time to set some goals. Author and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.