Patricia Murphy
Reporter
About
Patricia Murphy is an enterprise reporter for KUOW. Patricia is currently reporting on justice and public health.
Previously she was part of two collaborative projects focusing on military and veterans affairs. The American Homefront Project is a partnership between public radio stations KUOW, WUNC, KPCC and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Back at Base is a collaboration between National Public Radio and seven member stations including KUOW.
Patricia is an award-winning radio journalist and news anchor. Patricia’s first job in radio news was at WBUR Boston in 1994. She’s worked at KUOW since 2000.
Patricia’s series “Less than Honorable,” investigated how the military handles more than 3,000 sexual assault cases each year.
Her 2011 collaboration with the Seattle Times, “The Weight of War,” looked at heavy loads carried by troops and the increase in chronic orthopedic injuries as a result; the series won a national award for Excellence in Health Care Journalism from the Association of Healthcare Journalists.
She also received a national Edward R. Murrow Award for a documentary on IV drug use and has had her work recognized with awards from the Public Radio News Directors Association and the Society of Professional Journalists.
In 2012, Patricia was inducted into the Dart Society, a network of journalists who cover trauma, conflict and social injustice.
Patricia holds a B.A. from Emerson College in Boston.
Stories
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KUOW Newsroom
Two new vaping illness cases reported in Washington state
Two new cases of vaping illness are being reported in Washington. One in King County and one in Mason County.
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Trump's wall means less money for Naval Base Kitsap
This latest lawsuit is over the administration's plans to redirect military funds to help pay for a wall on the southern border.
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KUOW Newsroom
Man dies in King County holding cell
The King County Sheriff’s Office is investigating how man died after less than an hour in a holding cell.
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Vaping lung disease: 3 possible new cases near Spokane
The three possible new cases are in eastern Washington near Spokane. Earlier this week King County confirmed its first case in a teenager who said he was vaping nicotine.
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KUOW Newsroom
Bill Gates denies any relationship with disgraced Jeffrey Epstein
MIT whistleblower details how donations from Jeffery Epstein were kept secret, alleges he acted as a go-between for wealthy donors like Bill Gates.
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KUOW Newsroom
Chronic pain patients at risk of overdose when they stop pain killers
A new study from UW Medicine finds chronic pain patients who stop using opioids are at significant risk for overdose. Dr. Joe Merrill, one of the study’s authors, said prescribers are aware of the risks of taking this medication, but some may not understand the risks of stopping.
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KUOW Newsroom
King County looks to ride share drivers to help flag sex trafficking
The King County Council will consider a motion that would direct the Executive to explore training ride share drivers to spot sex trafficking.
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KUOW Newsroom
Youths grill Seattle area candidates in forum
It was a tough crowd Thursday night at Seattle City Hall. Young voters from several local community groups organized a forum for candidates for city and county elections.
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KUOW Newsroom
Civilian panel rejects Seattle's new police reform plan
A Seattle civilian panel wants a federal judge to reject Mayor Jenny Durkan’s plan to address police accountability.
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KUOW Newsroom
Audit finds Vets claims inappropriately denied by Veterans Health Administration
A new audit finds that the Veterans Health Administration is inappropriately denying claims for emergency care. The audit from the Office of Inspector General involves care at non-VA facilities.