Diana Opong
Reporter/Announcer/Producer
About
Diana Opong is a general assignment reporter and announcer at KUOW. She has reported on stories related to the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe, and moose at Mount Rainer National Park. When she is not reporting Diana can be found working as a fill-in announcer. In addition to her local work for KUOW, Diana also works as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit, and spot news reporter for NPR News.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, conversational Ashanti Twi
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member of SBJA, PMJA, SPJ, AIR Media
Stories
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As votes continue to be counted, Seattle City Council races take shape
We’ll soon know who will be competing for seven Seattle City Council seats in the November General Election. Forty-five candidates ran in Tuesday's primary but only the top two vote-getters, a total of 14 people, will move on.
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Taylor's coming, are you Ready For It?
Whether or not you’re a Swiftie… Taylor Swift’s presence will have a big footprint on our region For some local fans, her three-and-a-half-hour performance is their wildest dream and the most important event of the year. We'll talk to two local fans about how they’re getting ready and why they feel such a deep connection to her music.
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Seattle to get its first protected intersection
After years of delays due to budget cuts, the City of Seattle has started the bidding process for its very first protected intersection.
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Western Washington air quality takes a dive
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Keep a cold campfire this NW summer
We're just at the beginning stages of fire season, and as the west side of the cascades gets drier and drier, the Department of Natural Resources needs everyone’s help to prevent wildfire.
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Fireworks this 4th of July? Leave it to the professionals, officials urge
Western Washington is extremely dry. And with no rain in sight, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants everyone to be extra careful this 4th of July.
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Before heading out to your favorite local beach this summer, make sure to check for possible health warnings.
As the weather begins to warm up, you may want to spend some time cooling off at local beaches. But King County says you should probably check for health notifications before getting in the water.
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Rare and resilient: Sunflower sea stars found on Oregon Coast
Staff at the Oregon Coast Aquarium regularly search nearby Yaquina Bay for ocean life. On a recent voyage, they came across a big surprise – a group of 25 sunflower sea stars.
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King County Metro creates a fast-track to bring back workers
King County Metro is struggling to hire and maintain the number of drivers and mechanics needed to take commuters where they need to go. And as people return to the office, and ridership creeps upwards, that need is becoming greater and greater. Now, the agency has announced one potential solution to this workforce shortage: They plan to rehire and fast-track workers who were let go for not complying with the county’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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Gender pay gap remains stubbornly high 60 years after landmark legislation