Liz Brazile
Interim Online Managing Editor
About
As KUOW's Interim Online Managing Editor, Liz oversees the newsroom's daily web coverage and digital news strategy. She also edits and reports stories for kuow.org.
Liz is among 10 journalists selected by ProPublica in 2024 to undergo the outlet's rigorous Investigative Editor Training Program. She's under ProPublica's mentorship through 2025.
Liz joined KUOW in January 2020 as an Online Editor/Producer. Prior to that, Liz covered education for Crosscut/KCTS 9. She is also an alumna of YES! Magazine, WLWT-TV, and The Cincinnati Herald. Liz currently serves as Senior Vice President of the Seattle Association of Black Journalists. She has also served board terms as President and Secretary of the chapter.
Liz was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. A violinist, Liz originally started her college career thinking she'd become a music teacher. But after befriending a journalism major at the University of Cincinnati, she was inspired to pursue a career in news instead.
When she's not busy with the news, Liz enjoys roller skating, exploring new places, working out, and doting on her Yorkie.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English and conversational Spanish
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Professional Affiliations: Seattle Association of Black Journalists; National Association of Black Journalists; Investigative Reporters and Editors; and Ida B. Wells Society
Stories
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Government
Religious, spiritual services allowed to continue in person as Washington state counties reopen
Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesday issued new guidance for continuing religious gatherings as various Washington state counties move ahead with phased reopening.
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Government
'I can't foresee that happening:' King County not expecting non-essential reopening by June 1
King County Executive Dow Constantine said Tuesday the county is not poised to roll back non-essential business closures come June 1, the day the state's stay-at-home order is currently slated to lift.
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Government
Issaquah software engineer faces federal charges for $1.5M coronavirus business loan fraud
Baoke Zhang, 35, was charged with wire fraud and bank fraud in a federal criminal complaint unsealed in the Western District of Washington on Friday. He is accused of filing multiple fraudulent bank loan applications in pursuit of more than $1 million in forgivable loans guaranteed under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
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Government
'Snitch list:' Trolls harass those who reported Covid-19 business violations in Washington state
State officials in late March launched an online portal for Washingtonians to report non-essential businesses operating despite Gov. Jay Inslee's order that they close. But some people have faced threats and harassment after filing reports and having their personal information released by the state.
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Government
10 more Washington counties identified for early reopening, eligibility criteria announced
Gov. Inslee on Tuesday said that 10 additional counties are eligible to apply to loosen some social distancing restrictions in place to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus. State officials have also outlined the criteria for moving into the second phase of reopening, which could allow in-store retail and restaurant dining to resume with certain limitations.
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Health
Non-urgent health and dental procedures cleared to resume in Washington state
Gov. Jay Inslee issued a proclamation on Monday allowing health and dental care providers to move forward with non-urgent procedures, if they can meet certain safety criteria. The measure is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.
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Health
Antibodies from the 2003 SARS outbreak might help protect against Covid-19
New findings indicate that an antibody produced during recovery from the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak in 2003 might provide protection against the novel coronavirus. The antibody could be used to develop treatments for Covid-19.
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Health
This Seattle man peddled a coronavirus 'vaccine.' He says he's injected himself and others
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not licensed a coronavirus vaccine, although a series of clinical trials are underway. But a microbiologist in Seattle has come under fire for claiming to have one for sale.
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Government
Antibody testing may expand in Washington state — but not to send people back to work
Gov. Jay Inslee on Tuesday said state officials are reviewing the possibility of using antibody testing, to retroactively measure the spread of the novel coronavirus.
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Government
Washington's stay home order extended through May 31, state to reopen in four phases
Gov. Jay Inslee will extend his stay-at-home order through at least May 31, he announced on Friday. He said he'd officially issue the extension on Monday, May 4. Inslee also outlined four phases for reopening the state's economy, to be guided by Covid-19 outbreak data.