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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Excessive Force Suit Filed Against Seattle Police Department And Officer
Attorneys for a man convicted of stealing a car in South Seattle two years ago have filed suit against the Seattle Police Department and one of its
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JBLM Solider To Receive Medal Of Honor
A solider from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be awarded the Medal of Honor. Spokane-born Staff Sgt. Ty Carter of will be one of only a handful of living
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Military Disability System Making Progress, Still Falling Short Of Goals
For soldiers who are injured or wounded, the process for determining whether they’re eligible for medical retirement is long. Many, including the
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State High Court Weighs Prosecutors Call For Death Penalty in Monfort
Washington's Supreme Court justices will decide if King County prosecutors can seek the death penalty against Christopher Monfort. Monfort is accused in
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Army Will Reduce JBLM Troop Numbers By Deactivating 4th Stryker Brigade
The Army says Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 4th Stryker Brigade will be one of 10 combat teams deactivated nationwide. The move is just one part of the Army’s
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Veterans In College Face Unique Challenges
Sam Talkington is cramming. It’s finals week at the University of Washington and he’s got an economics exam soon. Talkington is majoring in finance at the
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Legislative Session Yields New Mental Health Bills, Advocates Say More Needs to Be Done
Seattle’s Café Racer is closed today in remembrance. It's been a year since a gunman shot five people inside the eclectic coffee shop and bar. Drew
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Chaplain Training Academy Prepares For Support And Safety
During an emergency, first responders are trained to work quickly to save lives. They’re deliberate and methodical. People in emotional distress after a
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Pierce County Judge Says Boarding The Mentally Ill In ERs Violates State And Federal Law
A Pierce County Superior Court judge said Monday that temporarily boarding the mentally ill in hospital emergency rooms without treatment violates state
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DUI: The Challenge Of Repeat Offenders
After 20 years in the business, Lenny Padayao has seen it many times: Alcoholics gaming the system to avoid addressing their disease. “The alcoholic, they