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
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We interrupt this mild Puget Sound winter for some cold weather ... and snow?
Washington State climatologist Nick Bond tells KUOW’s Patricia Murphy that the warm, wet winter predicted for the region could see an interruption.
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American-Iranians say they were detained at the Canadian border. Border officials deny it.
The Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) says around 60 Iranian-Americans were stopped at the U.S. - Canadian border this weekend. U.S. Border Patrol denies those reports.
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Washington's $30 car tabs on hold as judge slaps injunction on I-976
Initiative 976 -- the $30-dollar car tab measure -- has been put on hold while a legal challenge moves forward.
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Challenge to car tabs initiative goes to court
A King County Judge will decide whether to pause I-976, the measure that would limit car tabs to 30-dollars.l Tuesday’s hearing was part of a multi-party lawsuit which includes King County and the city of Seattle against the initiative
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New rules ahead for mold reporting at Seattle hospitals
Public Health Seattle and King County says it will begin tracking aspergillus mold Infections in hospitals more closely.
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Prisoners went on food strike. Were thrown in solitary. And now they're suing
The State Department of Corrections is being sued by a group of inmates who say they were arbitrarily placed in solitary after a non-violent food strike.
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Should felons be allowed to vote straight out of prison?
Some Washington state lawmakers want people convicted of felonies to have their voting rights restored as soon as they leave prison.
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Ballard fire likely started with electrical equipment
The Seattle fire department is investigating how a massive fire started in Ballard Monday afternoon. Officials say the cause remains undetermined but they think it’s likely connected to overheated electrical equipment.
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After three teen deaths, local schools warn families about illicit pills
After three student overdose deaths in the Seattle area, school administrators and public-health officials are warning parents to talk with their children about drugs.
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Fentanyl deaths rise in King County
Deaths from counterfeit fentanyl are rising in King County, especially among young people looking for a party high.