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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'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
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Don't call 911 to report fireworks unless it's a true emergency
King County and Pierce County officials are don't call 911 or the non-emergency number to report illegal uses of fireworks. You can report illegal uses of fireworks in King County and Pierce County online. Only call 911 in the event of injury, fire, or emergency,
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Initiative to boost Tukwila's minimum wage moves forward
Initiative to boost Tukwila's Minimum Wage moves forward