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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'Brain drain' begins at UW as researchers consider moving abroad
The University of Washington is facing the prospect that hundreds of millions of dollars in expected federal grants will not come this year. Longstanding research dollars have become tenuous and American scientists are feeling undervalued. For some, a future abroad seems more stable and certain.
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SIFF-less in Seattle? Layoffs leave indie theaters' future uncertain
Seattle's best-known indie theater chain is in financial trouble. SIFF laid off 21% of its administrative staff last week. Freelance Arts Reporter and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson says our viewing habits have changed, and SIFF is just the latest in a series of recent struggles for indie theaters.
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This NW doc has a diagnosis for potential Medicaid cuts
If President Trump gets his way, Congress will pass a major spending bill that would make big changes to Medicaid. Governor Bob Ferguson estimates that nearly 200,000 people in WA would lose Medicaid coverage. We talk with Dr. Julian Perez about the potential impact of these cuts. He's a family physician with Sea Mar Community Health Centers.
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Elijah Lewis's legacy
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Saturday Special: Record high cases in King County eviction court, butterflies are breeding in the Puget Sound, and a local company’s Korean Rice Wine
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Casual Friday with Jane C. Hu and Marcus Harrison Green
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This NEW state database tracks police use of force
Washington has almost 11 thousand police officers across a hundred and seventy agencies… and no standardized tracking of police use of force. That is, until this week. In a minute we’ll learn what The Washington State Data Exchange for Public Safety could mean for people, police, and policy.
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Seattle City Council goes from Cathy Moore to Cathy-Less
Oh boy, there’s been another shake up on the city council.. First-time council member Cathy Moore says she’s resigning… It's the third vacancy in two years on the council. Publicola Editor and Publisher Erica Barnett is here to give us some insight into what the heck is going on at City Hall.
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Catholic leaders sue to protect confession secrecy
Catholic leaders in Seattle, Spokane, and Yakima have filed a federal lawsuit against state officials. They say a newly passed law violates their first amendment rights. It requires clergy members to report any suspected child abuse, even if that information is revealed during confession.
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Saturday Special: New Seattle summer beach rules and the “Goonies” 40th anniversary takes over Astoria
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW newsroom… As summer approaches, Seattle is imposing beach curfews, putting in physical barriers like new gates, and increasing police and park ranger patrols. And people in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon are preparing for a Pacific Northwest pop culture milestone: “The Goonies” is celebrating its 40th anniversary next week, and organizers are expecting plenty of fans.
