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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Thursday Evening Headlines
WA's AG sues local landlords for alleged price fixing, Sen. Cantwell sponsors bill to curb Presidential tariffs, and refugees are still coming to WA, but help is hard to find. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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How budget woes might affect your summer on public land
The Pacific Northwest is a jewel. Camping and hiking can be magical. But a lot of work goes into keeping trails safe and clear. That work may not get done this year because conservation nonprofits say federal cuts are eating into their budget. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Eric Neumann will bring us up to date.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Boeing CEO admits mistakes before Congress, ICE officials arrest 37 people during workplace raid in Bellingham, and electric vehicle sales in WA are stuck in neutral. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy
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Seattle wants to be a major hub for AI
Like it or not, artificial intelligence is here, and Seattle wants in. The full potential of AI is still being explored, but Seattle is angling to become a leader in the industry. They’re trying to lure startups and talent with a fancy new AI incubator on the waterfront. Geekwire Editor Taylor Soper will tell us more.
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Tuesday Evening Headlines
Gov. Ferguson says he'll veto any budget that includes a wealth tax, WA joins lawsuit over federal cuts to public health, and two Muslim holidays are getting state recognition. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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A visit to SAM for "Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei"
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to Seattle Art Museum, you might not want to miss the latest exhibit. SAM has a major retrospective called “Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei.” SAM’s show is the largest exhibition of Ai Weiwei’s work ever shown in the U.S. We talk with Foong Ping, SAM's Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art.
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Monday Evening Headlines
Fare enforcement starts on King County Metro buses, Washington leads a coalition to defend the National Environmental Policy Act, and Cornish College starts a new chapter with hundreds of layoffs this Spring. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Remember when affordable housing used to just happen here?
Seattle Times reporter Greg Kim talks about the mythic naturally affordable housing of Seattle past and the future of affordable housing in this city.
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Friday Evening Headlines
Weather forecasts could become less frequent due to further cuts to the National Weather Service, around 300 people protested outside of the Northwest ICE processing center this week, and two prominent Seattle theater organizations are joining forces. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.
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Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Marcus Harrison Green
Traffic deaths for pedestrians and cyclists are down, but that didn’t stop rogue traffic enforcement on Capitol Hill. The Seattle waterfront got a toilet glow up with a $2 million dollar price tag. And we had a thunderstorm this week, with a little less drama than predicted. Journalists Jane C Hu and Marcus Harrison Green are here to break down the week.
