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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Daybreak Star Center Struggles After Feds Pull Head Start Funding
The Daybreak Star Cultural Center in Seattle’s Discovery Park is in financial trouble. Now the United Indians of All Tribes board is trying to raise...
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With More Addicted Soldiers, Military Expands Treatment Options
For thousands of service members who use opiates to manage chronic pain from war injuries, the road to dependence and addiction can be paved with
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Respite From Solitary: Troubled Inmates Come Together For Yoga, Conversation
For prison’s toughest inmates, the hardest yoga position is simply closing their eyes. That’s because these men, housed at Monroe Correctional Complex
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Ending Mistreatment Of Medical Students Requires Culture Change
Each year the Association of American Medical Colleges asks medical school graduates about their college experience. In 2013, 42 percent of graduates from
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National Labor Board Takes Space Needle Management To Court
The National Labor Relations Board and Space Needle management are in federal court this week. The union that represents about 200 employees at the Needle
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Seattle Arena Lawsuit Dismissed; Chris Hansen Fined $50,000
The city of Seattle has no basketball team yet, but the fight over a proposed arena continues. The state Court of Appeals upheld a decision to dismiss a
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High Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling On Disclosure Of Murder Defendant's Competency Evaluation
The case before the high court involved Seattle doctor Louis Chen. Chen is accused of murdering his partner and their young son two years ago in their
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Massive Lawsuit Filed Against Boy Scouts Of America Includes Local Charters
A lawsuit filed Thursday in King County Superior Court alleges that the Boy Scouts of America continues to cover up a culture that ignored serial
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Yakama Nation And Justice Department Settle Lawsuit Over Raid
The Yakama Nation tribe and the US Justice Department have settled a lawsuit over access to tribal lands. On February 15, 2011 federal agents raided a
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Interstate Inmate Phone Call Rates Lowered by FCC
Phone calls made by inmates at Washington correctional institutions are expensive. That cost goes up if they’re calling out of state. A new ruling today by