Liz Brazile
Online Managing Editor
About
Liz has been KUOW's Online Managing Editor since 2024. She oversees the station's digital news coverage and editorial strategy.
Liz came to KUOW in 2020 as an Online Editor/Producer and was promoted to Deputy Online Managing Editor in 2022. Prior to that, Liz worked at Cascade PBS, YES! Magazine, WLWT-TV, and The Cincinnati Herald.
In 2025, Liz completed ProPublica's rigorous Investigative Editor Training Program. She currently serves on the board of the Seattle Association of Black Journalists as the chapter's Vice President of Digital Content.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English and conversational Spanish
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Professional Affiliations: Seattle Association of Black Journalists; National Association of Black Journalists; Investigative Reporters and Editors; and Ida B. Wells Society
Stories
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West Seattle Bridge to close after cracks discovered
Seattle officials will close the high-rise portion of the West Seattle Bridge at 7 p.m. on Monday after a routine inspection uncovered accelerated cracking in the structure's concrete. The closure will remain in effect until further notice.
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New protections on the way for essential workers during COVID-19 emergency, Inslee says
While numerous employers have turned to teleworking setups and various businesses have suspended in-house services, essential workers — such as grocery store clerks, heath care workers, and first responders — have been compelled to report for shifts in-person, putting them at risk.
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Elective surgeries, dental procedures to be postponed under new Washington state order
Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday ordered the suspension of all non-urgent surgeries in Washington state until May 18. The action is part of an effort to conserve protective equipment for health care workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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No evictions, expedited unemployment benefits for Washingtonians impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday announced a series of relief measures to help Washingtonians financially struggling amid the coronavirus outbreak. The actions include a 30-day moratorium on evictions, suspended penalties for unpaid utilities, and expedited unemployment benefits.
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$200 million in COVID-19 emergency funding approved for Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday signed several new laws in response to the Washington state coronavirus outbreak. The measures authorize millions in financial aid for government agencies, federally recognized tribes responding to COVID-19, as well as businesses impacted by mandatory shutdowns.
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WA state restaurants and bars to close, events capped at 50 due to COVID-19 concerns
Gov. Jay Inslee plans to sign an executive order Monday that will extend mandatory social distancing measures to certain hospitality and entertainment businesses across Washington state. Additionally, the governor is banning all events larger than 50 attendees.
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Seattle area K-12 schools ordered to close through April amid COVID-19 outbreak
Gov. Jay Inslee has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties beginning Monday, March 17. Schools aren't permitted to resume in-person classes until April 27.
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Large events banned in Seattle area amid efforts to slow COVID-19 spread
Events and large gatherings of more than 250 people are banned in the Seattle area as state and local officials attempt to curb the spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus.
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Seattle won't interrupt public utility services for those impacted by COVID-19 outbreak
Mayor Jenny Durkan announced Tuesday afternoon that Seattle City Light and Seattle Public Utilities will keep services going throughout the city's COVID-19 emergency.
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2 Seattle schools closed amid district's first confirmed COVID-19 case
Aki Kurose will be closed indefinitely beginning Wednesday, March 11 after an employee tested positive for COVID-19. Cleveland STEM High School will close for one day of cleaning.