Diana Opong
Reporter
About
Diana Opong is a general-assignment reporter at KUOW who focuses on telling the stories that matter to listeners in our region. From what’s going on with the weather, to history-making moments in the world of ballet. Curiosity grounds her understanding, and that desire to know more is the foundation of how she researches, writes, and collaborates with her colleagues. Diana also works as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit, and a news reporter for NPR News.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, conversational Ashanti Twi
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member of SBJA, PMJA, SPJ, AIR Media
Stories
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TikTok creators in Western Washington consider the potential impact of a national ban
A new law that could outlaw TikTok in the U.S. in 2025 has content creators in Western Washington worried about the future of their business model.
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Films directed by women are the rule, not the exception, at CASCADIA film fest in Bellingham
A film fest this weekend in Bellingham is dedicated to highlighting distinct and diverse works from women filmmakers from around the world. It’s called The CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival and it kicked off Thursday, April 25. Soundside guest host Diana Opong caught up with a panel of CASCADIA featured directors to discuss their experiences as filmmakers, and to explore what can be done to expand representation behind the camera.
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Nurses, technicians, and medical assistants win payout from Providence
Tens of thousands of Providence nurses, technicians, and medical assistants are about to get their slice of a big payout — totaling $220 million. That major chunk of change comes as part of a verdict in a class action wage theft lawsuit. It was filed on behalf of hourly workers against Providence Health & Services.
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Is there life on... Saturn? A small moon orbiting the sixth planet has scientists' attention
One of Saturn's 146 moons is at the center of newly energized interest in the search for life in space.
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Can we combat climate change by brightening clouds?
A University of Washington professor is the lead researcher on a team experimenting with "cloud brightening" technology to make clouds more reflective so they bounce more of the sun’s rays back out to space, theoretically cooling the Earth and combating global warming.
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How do people escape the 'churn' and enter recovery?
In the final episode of the podcast "Lost Patients," a partnership between KUOW and The Seattle Times, host Will James and reporter Sydney Brownstone look at stories of recovery.
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If Microsoft has a security breach, are government agencies at risk?
Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with cybersecurity journalist Eric Geller & cybersecurity researcher Quentin Hodgson to talk about the recent report about security issues at Microsoft.
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WA Republicans throw weight behind MAGA candidate Semi Bird
Washington state Republicans gathered in Spokane over the weekend to throw support behind a candidate for governor and other key offices. After a rowdy back and forth over whether the party would endorse at all, former Richland school board member Semi Bird emerged with the official GOP stamp of approval for the governor’s race. The decision sends a message about who state party faithful see as the standard bearer for the Washington GOP: Donald J. Trump.
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Boeing's safety culture gets a closer look on Capitol Hill
The investigation into Boeing’s safety culture, and what led up to the 737 Max blowout over Portland in January has made its way to Capitol Hill.
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What's at the core of new apple creation at Washington State University?
Soundside host Diana Opong sits down with WSU horticulturalist and fruit breeder Kate Evans to talk about the science behind creating the new WA64 apple.