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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I'm 18 and this is why I carry a gun
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High court strikes down life without parole for juveniles in WA
Life imprisonment of juveniles without the possibility of parole is unconstitutional, the Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday in a 5-4 decision.
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Washington Supreme Court strikes down death penalty
The Washington state Supreme Court struck down the state’s death penalty Thursday and converted all death sentences to life in prison.
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Needle trash is a problem. Should you pick it up?
When needle trash litters the ground, it creates a health hazard. And the problem is growing with the opioid epidemic.
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Two more HIV infections found in North Seattle
Earlier this month, officials confirmed nine new cases. Two new confirmed HIV infections bring the total to 11.
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King County lays out $4 million plan to keep young people out of jail
After a year and a half of research, King County has released what it’s calling a “roadmap” to help keep more young people out of jail.
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Safe injection site measure rests with high court
The state Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday centered around safe injection sites for drug users. Opponents want the court to allow a ballot measure that would ban the controversial sites in King County.
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9 HIV cases on Aurora Ave prompt urgent county response
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As teacher strikes loom, parents scramble for childcare
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New HIV infections in North Seattle worry public health officials
“If HIV begins to spread in a new population of persons who inject drugs, who don’t have other risk factors for HIV, there can be a large outbreak potentially,” Public Health Seattle King County's Dr. Jeff Duchin said.