Diana Opong
Reporter & Host
About
Diana Opong is a general assignment reporter at KUOW, committed to illuminating impactful stories throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her journalistic lens spans between environmental phenomena like invasive green crabs to transformative milestones in ballet. Rooted in curiosity, Diana's approach to reporting blends meticulous research with collaborative storytelling, ensuring her work resonates deeply with audiences. She has also showcased her expertise as a freelance host for NPR's Life Kit and as a spot news reporter for NPR News, consistently delivering insightful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her
Professional Affiliations: Member of SBJA, PMJA, SPJ, AIR Media
Stories
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How Section 230 helped create the internet... and why it may go away
Written and passed in 1996, the law Section 230 shields websites from being held responsible for the content users post. In other words, platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Reddit can’t be sued for what people share there.
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Seattle's new Civic Poet finds parallels between political language and verse
Dujie Tahat can be described in many ways: a poet, a critic, podcast host, and political consultant. In addition to all those titles, they can now add a new descriptor: Seattle’s Fifth Civic Poet.
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Decent Social Skills is one of Seattle’s answers to the loneliness epidemic
A Gallup poll last year found that one in five people reported feeling lonely daily—it’s a public health issue best solved by the opportunity to form meaningful connections. One program at a Seattle bookshop is stepping in to help.
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The Fulbright is a diplomatic and educational feat, and some of its funding has been frozen
For the past 80 years, the Fulbright Program has supported scholars, artists, writers, and professionals in connecting with international institutions to do cutting-edge work. We discuss what the Fulbright is, why it matters, and how federal funding freezes are impacting international research.
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Soundside's Producer Picks: Jazz clubs, real-life superheroes, and late nights in Pioneer Square
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King County expands mobile crisis team
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Music, copyright, and A.I. — a cocktail for success and suspicion
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How wildfires may lead to higher rates of dementia
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Soundside's "Weekend Warmup" - Dec 5th-8th
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What to read when the nights get long
