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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Rocket tests at JBLM this week will rattle windows, nerves
The Army plans to practice firing its High Mobility Artillery Rocket System this week at Joint Base Lewis-McChord despite concern from neighbors about...
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Veterans risk homelessness, losing tuition after ITT Tech shutdown
The Department of Education is partnering with education nonprofits to help answer questions from students affected by the abrupt shutdown of ITT...
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Veterans more likely than civilians to commit suicide
An analysis of veterans suicides by the Department of Veterans Affairs sheds new light on high-risk groups of veterans. The report, billed as the most...
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Should nurses be allowed to work like doctors at the VA?
Nurses may soon do work doctors normally do at the Department of Veterans Affairs. This includes nurses performing work that anesthesiologists have been...
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Inslee calls Trump's comments on Khan family the 'lowest of many of his depredations'
Washington Governor Jay Inslee joined the growing list of politicians condemning Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s reaction to a speech...
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More patients at VA Puget Sound spurs construction and new initiatives
Local Veterans Affairs officials met with reporters this week to talk about some of the steps they're taking to improve accessibility and quality of...
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New center for treating autism at JBLM will fill a 'therapy gap'
While stationed in Germany, Army nurse practitioner Major Ruth Racine and her husband carved out a promising educational and therapeutic plan for their...
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Seattle students create 'healing garden' for veterans
A dull empty space outside Puget Sound VA’s emergency room has been transformed into a serene space for sitting.
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Fertility treatment for veterans championed by Sen. Patty Murray
The U.S. Senate passed a bill which included a provision to help injured veterans conceive children. It would cover the cost of fertility treatment...
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Washington National Guard soldier's death in Iraq under investigation
A National Guard soldier from Seattle has died in Iraq. The Department of Defense says the officer's death was not combat related. The Army says 1st Lt....