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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Prisoners went on food strike. Were thrown in solitary. And now they're suing
The State Department of Corrections is being sued by a group of inmates who say they were arbitrarily placed in solitary after a non-violent food strike.
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Should felons be allowed to vote straight out of prison?
Some Washington state lawmakers want people convicted of felonies to have their voting rights restored as soon as they leave prison.
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Ballard fire likely started with electrical equipment
The Seattle fire department is investigating how a massive fire started in Ballard Monday afternoon. Officials say the cause remains undetermined but they think it’s likely connected to overheated electrical equipment.
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After three teen deaths, local schools warn families about illicit pills
After three student overdose deaths in the Seattle area, school administrators and public-health officials are warning parents to talk with their children about drugs.
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Fentanyl deaths rise in King County
Deaths from counterfeit fentanyl are rising in King County, especially among young people looking for a party high.
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HIV is well treated in King County but more could be done, report says
King County is a leader in addressing HIV, but a new national report points out where the county can do better.
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Two new vaping illness cases reported in Washington state
Two new cases of vaping illness are being reported in Washington. One in King County and one in Mason County.
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Trump's wall means less money for Naval Base Kitsap
This latest lawsuit is over the administration's plans to redirect military funds to help pay for a wall on the southern border.
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Man dies in King County holding cell
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how man died after less than an hour in a holding cell.
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Vaping lung disease: 3 possible new cases near Spokane
The three possible new cases are in eastern Washington near Spokane. Earlier this week King County confirmed its first case in a teenager who said he was vaping nicotine.