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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Is privilege a prerequisite for succeeding in Seattle schools?
Dr. Pedro Noguera is a UCLA sociologist and an expert in urban education. He was in Seattle Tuesday night to speak about the ways educators and...
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Colorblind doesn't cut it. Be brave and talk to your kids about race
Many white parents have difficulty finding the right words to use when talking to their kids about racism. Preschool director Jasen Frelot runs...
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When it comes to substance abuse and soldiers, confidentiality helps
Heavy alcohol use and binge drinking are on the rise in the military. And many service members with a problem don’t voluntarily seek treatment. Research...
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Comfort is king when it comes to fashion in Seattle
Patricia Murphy speaks with Seattle Times data reporter Gene Balk about his article on the least fashionable neighborhood in Seattle . They also discuss...
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How much power will President Trump have? This new UW law course can tell you
University of Washington law students will keep a close watch on President-elect Donald Trump during his first months in office. The law school is...
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Canada to 2016: 'Good riddance'
Patricia Murphy speaks with Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer about the big stories in Canada in 2016. Many Canadians are glad to see the year come...
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How King County Sheriff responded to a rape allegation against him
A lawsuit has brought to light allegations that King County sheriff John Urquhart tried to quash a rape accusation against him.
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At best, Trump's economic policies will have a mixed effect on Puget Sound region
Patricia Murphy speaks with Seattle Times economics columnist John Talton about how President-elect Donald Trump's economic polices will affect the...
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How Donald Trump Jr. bounced Cathy McMorris Rodgers from his dad's cabinet
Patricia Murphy talks with Wall Street Journal reporter Amy Harder about the role of Donald Trump Jr . in deciding the president elect's pick for...
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Specialized nurses at Veterans Administration get more autonomy
The VA is giving more some nurse practitioners more autonomy to treat patients, but not all of them will be free from physician oversight.