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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HIV is well treated in King County but more could be done, report says
King County is a leader in addressing HIV, but a new national report points out where the county can do better.
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Two new vaping illness cases reported in Washington state
Two new cases of vaping illness are being reported in Washington. One in King County and one in Mason County.
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Trump's wall means less money for Naval Base Kitsap
This latest lawsuit is over the administration's plans to redirect military funds to help pay for a wall on the southern border.
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Man dies in King County holding cell
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how man died after less than an hour in a holding cell.
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Vaping lung disease: 3 possible new cases near Spokane
The three possible new cases are in eastern Washington near Spokane. Earlier this week King County confirmed its first case in a teenager who said he was vaping nicotine.
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Bill Gates denies any relationship with disgraced Jeffrey Epstein
MIT whistleblower details how donations from Jeffery Epstein were kept secret, alleges he acted as a go-between for wealthy donors like Bill Gates.
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Chronic pain patients at risk of overdose when they stop pain killers
A new study from UW Medicine finds chronic pain patients who stop using opioids are at significant risk for overdose. Dr. Joe Merrill, one of the study’s authors, said prescribers are aware of the risks of taking this medication, but some may not understand the risks of stopping.
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King County looks to ride share drivers to help flag sex trafficking
The King County Council will consider a motion that would direct the Executive to explore training ride share drivers to spot sex trafficking.
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Youths grill Seattle area candidates in forum
It was a tough crowd Thursday night at Seattle City Hall. Young voters from several local community groups organized a forum for candidates for city and county elections.
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Civilian panel rejects Seattle's new police reform plan
A Seattle civilian panel wants a federal judge to reject Mayor Jenny Durkan’s plan to address police accountability.