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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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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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.
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2023 was 'the worst year' for Anti-Jewish hate in the Northwest, Anti-Defamation League reports
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Snoqualmie community steps up to help 4 women-owned businesses destroyed in fire
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Who is Wier Harman and why is Seattle naming a street after him?
Wier Harman dedicated much of his life to Seattle arts and culture. Now, the city has dedicated a stretch of road outside of his former home away from home to him.
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Companion? Significant other? How we can understand friends who are more than just the 'best'
For a lot of people, our life-long significant other is a friend. And in a society that obsessed with finding a romantic soul mate, these platonic relationships are left in a gray area. It was after forging a strong platonic friendship that author Rhaina Cohen realized we often lack the words to talk about the variety of life-long best-friendships we can have. Cohen is the author of "The Other Significant Others: Reimagining Life with Friendship at the Center"
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What Ciscoe Morris says you should know about spring gardening around Seattle in 2024
Spring gardening season has arrived in the Seattle area. Since every year has its seasonal quirks, expert Ciscoe Morris spoke with "Soundside" to deliver some spring 2024 gardening tips.
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Oregon just re-criminalized drug possession and use. Why didn't legalization work?
Three years after Oregon residents voted to decriminalize drugs, the state is walking back that policy.
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Seattle Deaf Film Festival returns to the big screen with a 'hearing-friendly environment'