Natalie Akane Newcomb
Announcer / Producer
About
Natalie is a recent graduate from Washington State University. She started writing radio features at her high school’s radio station 889 TheBridge and soon thereafter participated in RadioActive's summer 2016 workshop.
At WSU Natalie worked with Northwest Public Broadcasting where she was the Morning Edition producer, and an On-Air host. Last summer, she helped cover the BLM protests in Spokane and Pullman. She also had the privilege of working with the KUOW newsroom, and did a story for the “Voices of the Pandemic” series.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Japanese, conversational Chinese
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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Monkeypox in children is ‘exceedingly rare,’ but families should be aware
A 17 year-old teen is the first confirmed its first juvenile case of monkeypox, or MPV, in Washington state. Families should not panic, an expert told KUOW. Instead be aware and know what to look for.
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Washington high schoolers can get academic credit for a paid job
About a third of the state’s high school students hold paid jobs. There’s a new program that will help them get academic credit for that work experience.
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'To us, she is the greatest of all time.' Sue Bird plays final regular game with Seattle Storm
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Is that toxic algae? Washington officials warn: 'when in doubt, stay out.'
It's hot and you want to cool off. It's time to go to the lake. Before you jump in, officials are asking you to be aware of toxic algae blooming throughout the Northwest.
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Summer tourism surge hits while Washington's ferries are still on reduced service
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Monkeypox spreads further in Washington; expert says more cases will emerge this summer
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Former King 5 anchor awarded medal from Japanese government
The Japanese ambassador to the U-S was in Seattle to celebrate the 65th anniversary of Seattle’s sister city relationship with Kobe. Lori Matsukawa was also awarded one of Japan's highest honors by Japan's ambassador to the United States. Sh
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'It was just shock.' Local reaction to the assassination of Japan's former leader
Washington State has one of the country’s largest populations of Japanese Americans. Many, including Megumi Ijiri, were shaken by the news of Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination.
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Will Washington's new gun restrictions hold up in court?
The sale of gun magazines that hold more then 10 r
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Washington's Missing Indigenous People Alert system goes live