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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

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    The Department of Justice sues Washington over a mandatory reporter law, the state sees another measles case, and if you see a seal pup, stay back. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • It takes a lot of work to maintain WA's trails. You can help

    Good stewardship of our public lands is important, especially now that the federal government has cut some workers. Anna Roth from Washington Trails Association takes us to one of Washington's most popular trails to talk about some ways to steward the state's forestland.

  • How to Find Your PNW Pinball Family

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from another KUOW Podcast - Meet Me Here… Meet Me Here’s Dyer Oxley is a pinball fan - but don’t call him a pinhead. A pinball renaissance is happening across the Northwest, thanks to a fervent community that frequently gathers, holds tournaments, and keeps these machines flipping. Seattle ranks second in the United States in terms of how many pinball games the city has and how many establishments offer pinball. Dyer’s gonna show his co-hosts Jeannie Yandel and Katie Campbell the art of pinballing, and then, we’ll hear from a couple of PNW Pinball pros.

  • Friday Evening Headlines

    Builders in the Puget Sound region say tariffs are impacting housing construction, one of Seattle's most iconic brands is reaching its end, and today is the longest day of the year, but don't think TOO hard about the Big Dark. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.

  • Casual Friday with Geraldine DeRuiter and Phil Burton

    This week…  Sea lions are toasting the summer at Shilshole… and maybe overstaying their welcome, just a bit.  70,000 demonstrators in Seattle earned a gold star from SPD.  And would you rather live in a castle or missile silo? Both are for sale in our region if you’ve got at least a cool million.  Author Geraldine DeRuiter and comedian Phil Burton are here to break down the week.

  • Thursday Art Walking 101

    Our city is home to a dozen art walks and counting, including the longest-running art walk in the nation. Local artist and arts administratorTommy Gregory talks about the Pioneer Square Art Walk, which happens on the first Thursday of each month, and the Capitol Hill Art Walk, which happens on the second Thursday of each month.

  • Seattle hosts 750K soccer fans next year. Are we ready?

    The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup is coming to Seattle.  The city now has less than a year before it welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors.  There’s plenty of time for the city to meet some of its goals, before the players try to score theirs. Will it be a win-win for the city?  Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here with a preview of what’s to come. 

  • Tuesday Evening Headlines

    Judge rules in favor of WA over medical research cuts, plans are underway to replace Seattle's Peace Park statue, and more gray whales are being stranded this year in WA.

  • A tiny handlebar sensor could make cycling safer in Seattle

    Seattle can be a dangerous place to ride your bike. On some roads, cars just get too close. And if you’re new to cycling here, how do you know which routes are safest? We talk with University of Washington PhD student Joe Breda, who's developed a handlebar sensor that's helping to map the region’s riskiest bike routes.

  • Monday Evening Headlines

    Cherry growers struggle as deportation threats keep workers away, glass recycling resumes in Seattle, and a recap of weekend protests. It’s our daily roundup of top stories from the KUOW newsroom, with host Patricia Murphy.