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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Seattle Arena Lawsuit Dismissed; Chris Hansen Fined $50,000
The city of Seattle has no basketball team yet, but the fight over a proposed arena continues. The state Court of Appeals upheld a decision to dismiss a
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High Court Affirms Lower Court Ruling On Disclosure Of Murder Defendant's Competency Evaluation
The case before the high court involved Seattle doctor Louis Chen. Chen is accused of murdering his partner and their young son two years ago in their
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Massive Lawsuit Filed Against Boy Scouts Of America Includes Local Charters
A lawsuit filed Thursday in King County Superior Court alleges that the Boy Scouts of America continues to cover up a culture that ignored serial
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Yakama Nation And Justice Department Settle Lawsuit Over Raid
The Yakama Nation tribe and the US Justice Department have settled a lawsuit over access to tribal lands. On February 15, 2011 federal agents raided a
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Interstate Inmate Phone Call Rates Lowered by FCC
Phone calls made by inmates at Washington correctional institutions are expensive. That cost goes up if they’re calling out of state. A new ruling today by
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Excessive Force Suit Filed Against Seattle Police Department And Officer
Attorneys for a man convicted of stealing a car in South Seattle two years ago have filed suit against the Seattle Police Department and one of its
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JBLM Solider To Receive Medal Of Honor
A solider from Joint Base Lewis-McChord will be awarded the Medal of Honor. Spokane-born Staff Sgt. Ty Carter of will be one of only a handful of living
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Military Disability System Making Progress, Still Falling Short Of Goals
For soldiers who are injured or wounded, the process for determining whether they’re eligible for medical retirement is long. Many, including the
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State High Court Weighs Prosecutors Call For Death Penalty in Monfort
Washington's Supreme Court justices will decide if King County prosecutors can seek the death penalty against Christopher Monfort. Monfort is accused in
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Army Will Reduce JBLM Troop Numbers By Deactivating 4th Stryker Brigade
The Army says Joint Base Lewis-McChord's 4th Stryker Brigade will be one of 10 combat teams deactivated nationwide. The move is just one part of the Army’s