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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

  • Sue Bird: superstar player, Seattle icon, Hall of Famer

    Sue Bird was forever immortalized this past weekend, into the Basketball Hall of Fame. After 21 years in Seattle, it’s easy to see why. Seattle Now Sports Correspondent Vaughan Jones is here to paint the full picture of Sue Bird the player, activist and Seattle icon.

  • Firefighters arrested at Bear Gulch may have been set up

    The Bear Gulch fire is now estimated to be more than 10,000 acres, in the Olympic National Forest. Two men who were fighting that fire were arrested and detained by federal immigration officials last month. We talk with Stateline reporter Alex Brown, who reports that firefighters familiar with the incident believe the management team overseeing the fire crews played a role in handing over the men to immigration authorities.

  • For Seattle police, federal oversight is over. What's changed?

    For the last 13 years, the Seattle Police Department has answered directly to the federal government. But last week the consent decree ended. KUOW’s Amy Radil talks about why the decree happened, why it lasted so long and what might be next for police accountability in Seattle.

  • Saturday Special: Fred Hutch Cancer Center celebrates 50 years, community colleges struggle with international enrollment and remembering veterans 80 years after the end of WWII

    Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary this week - the center has evolved from a scrappy lab doing what some considered risky science, into one of the top cancer centers in the world. International students have brought needed revenue to colleges in recent years, especially community colleges where local enrollment has fallen… But getting permission to study in the U-S has gotten harder under the Trump administration. And September 2nd marked 80 years since the end of World War II. Hear from veterans’ families, and a historian working to preserve personal memories of World War II.

  • Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Jane C. Hu

    This week… Autonomous vehicles are making their way to Seattle… But they have to have people in the drivers’ seat for a while. Speaking of cars, the number of cars in Seattle has plateaued in recent years. And a tale of two memberships… Costco is opening its doors an hour early for its highest tier of members. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Science Journalist Jane C. Hu are here to break down the week.

  • Confused about how vaccines will work this year? Here's some clarity

    West Coast states are teaming up to issue their own vaccine guidelines in the face of rapid changes at the CDC and FDA   The federal turmoil has some people wondering what this means for their seasonal shots. UW’s Dr. Helen Chu is here to clarify what you need to know about vaccines, illnesses, and insurance coverage this year.

  • "Live at the Neptune" grant gives a Seattle band the rockstar treatment

    The Neptune Theatre in the U-District is usually a place for touring musicians. Now a new grant from local arts organizations is opening the door to local music - by hosting a Seattle band on stage at the 1,000-person venue for a live recorded show. Grant winner RUB is here to talk about their music, and this opportunity.

  • Scathing audit of King County agency turns up lax oversight

    A new audit is putting the spotlight on King County's Department of Community and Human Services, whose actions allowed potential fraud and numerous improper payments to contractors. The report by county auditors found a massive lack of oversight.

  • The Best Bites and Slurps of the Summer

    This Labor Day, Seattle Now is bringing you a bonus episode from KUOW's food podcast Seattle Eats. On this episode, Tan Vinh reflects on the best bites and slurps of the summer with Rachel Belle. While Labor Day may feel like the end of summer, it’s not over yet. Tan and Rachel also have some places you should try before fall weather rolls in.