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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Weekend Listen: Washington's Legislature is part-time but some want change after 'brutal sessions,’ and Makah Tribe prepares for whale hunt while federal permit remains in limbo
Today, we’re bringing you the best from the KUOW Newsroom… First, Washington's Legislature works just a few months per year, which means most lawmakers have day jobs on the side. And finally, a story about a traditional whale hunt for Washington’s Makah tribe.
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Casual Friday with Tan Vinh and Joe Veyera
This week… Washington's summer weather outlook is dangerously dry. A very small local restaurant got a glowing review from the New York Times. And why did the Greenwood Fred Meyer take the handles off of their paper bags? Seattle Times Food Writer Tan Vin and Factal Editor Joe Veyera are here to break down the week.
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Meet some of the wrestlers reviving Sumo in Seattle
Sumo tournaments in Seattle have a long history. And they’re growing in popularity. We’ll take a trip to a Seattle Sumo practice and meet some wrestlers.
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Washington is betting against the rise of prediction markets
Gambling in Washington state can be a challenge - if you want to bet on your favorite sports team, you have to physically go to a casino. But prediction markets like Kalshi and Robinhood are just a download away. They say they’re different from traditional gambling apps and are willing to go to court to prove it. We’ll hear more from KUOW’s Clare McGrane.
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Sound Transit asks West Seattle to keep the faith
With the 1 and 2 Lines connected across Lake Washington, Sound Transit is looking to its next major projects. Trains to West Seattle, Ballard, and Tacoma have all been approved by voters. But it’s not all smooth sailing. We’ll get into what we know about West Seattle's light rail journey with West Seattle Blog's Tracy Record.
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Casual Friday with Phyllis Fletcher and Chase Hutchinson
This week… Ballard residents got bad news about their long-delayed light rail extension. Seattle is getting its seventh Trader Joe's, this time at Northgate. And hundreds of "love locks" were cut off of a bridge in Gig Harbor. KUOW Editor Phyllis Fletcher and Film Critic Chase Hutchinson are here to break down the week.
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How a remotely controlled thermostat could lessen your energy bill
Washington is quickly embracing clean, electric energy. But there’s only so much of it to go around, especially during extreme weather. So now, electric companies are looking to lessen the load by remotely controlling energy use. Seattle Times Climate Lab reporter Greg Kim will talk about this new program.
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Wednesday Evening Headlines
Seattle puts guardrails on surveillance data, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay issues order to build 500 new shelter units, and WA faces a pollution conundrum on the open water.
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Why allergy season in the Northwest is nothing to sneeze at
There are a couple of ways to tell it’s spring in Seattle: The cherry blossoms and flowers are blooming — and so are your allergies.
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Seattle's allergy season is getting longer and more intense
Sneezing, coughing, itching, headaches… It’s allergy season again. And the Pacific Northwest’s allergy seasons are getting longer and more intense. We’ll hear from a local clinical allergist on how to fight back.