Diana Opong
Producer/Announcer/Reporter
About
Diana Opong serves in many roles at KUOW. As of 2022, she began working as a general assignment reporter. She has reported on the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, and the new King County Homelessness Authority. When she is not reporting, Diana may be found working as a fill-in announcer or fill-in producer. In addition to her local work for KUOW, Diana also works as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit, and spot news reporter.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, conversational Ashanti Twi
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member of SBJA, PMJA, SPJ, AIR Media
Stories
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KUOW Newsroom
Seattle Catholic Archdiocese plans to consolidate parishes across Western Washington
"The very practical thing that we are doing is forming 'parish families,'" said Archbishop Paul D. Etienne in a video announcing the effort which they are branding "Partners in the Gospel."
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KUOW Blog
Changes to Washington employment laws and wages in 2023
From changes to minimum wages, rideshare drivers, and employment transparency, new rules for Washington's employers went into effect at the start of 2023.
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KUOW Blog
Holiday travel woes strike Sea-Tac Airport
As of Wednesday morning, 27 flights were canceled at Sea-Tac Airport, and 51 flights were delayed. Hundreds of flights have been canceled so far this week.
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KUOW Blog
Woodinville man in court one day after standoff with police
A Woodinville man carried multiple firearms into a Snohomish County courthouse on Monday, prompting a temporary lockdown. He had his first court appearance the very next day, Tuesday. A judge has set bail at $1 million.
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KUOW Newsroom
Moose spotted on Mount Rainier for first time
Wildlife experts think it may be the same moose that was seen using a wildlife under-crossing along I-90 over the summer.
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KUOW Blog
Impressions, misconceptions, and inspiration: How ballet in Seattle leapt beyond my reporting
I expected to merely report a story, but I was moved by the whole experience. After 90 minutes of watching Batista in dance rehearsal, I was asking myself if it was too late to take up ballet.
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KUOW Newsroom
Access to Mt. Rainier’s Paradise Road only open on weekends
Beginning Thursday, Dec. 1, a 12-mile stretch of road between Longmire and Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park will be closed to vehicles Monday through Friday.
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KUOW Newsroom
Starbucks closing Capitol Hill store, the first union location in Seattle
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Seattle Now
Dressing or stuffing?
Get out the roasting pan and baster. Thanksgiving is here. Last year we spoke with New York Times-recognized Seattle chef Kristi Brown. We’ll hear that conversation about good food and the ritual of gathering.
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KUOW Newsroom
Pacific Northwest Ballet's first Black principal dancer will not be its last
Dancer Jonathan Batista made history this fall as the first Black principal dancer in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s fifty-year history.