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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New study examines increasing suicide rates in Asian American youth
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"The importance of giving folks their flowers" - Black & Loud Fest highlights Black performers across the PNW
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Burien faces new challenge to homelessness policy, this time on religious grounds
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PFAs in Spokane's well water? Maybe recall a County Commissioner
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How small acts of “dignity” can help vulnerable populations
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Christian Nationalism and its effect on Yakima city politics
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Budget woes, cellphones, and safety: educators share their thoughts going into the new school year
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How a battle over owls points to a bigger question in conservation
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What goes on beyond the tv stream at the DNC
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For the first time in its history, McNeil Island is releasing more patients than it's taking in