Natalie Akane Newcomb
Announcer / Producer
About
Natalie is a recent graduate from Washington State University. She started writing radio features at her high school’s radio station 889 TheBridge and soon thereafter participated in RadioActive's summer 2016 workshop.
At WSU Natalie worked with Northwest Public Broadcasting where she was the Morning Edition producer, and an On-Air host. Last summer, she helped cover the BLM protests in Spokane and Pullman. She also had the privilege of working with the KUOW newsroom, and did a story for the “Voices of the Pandemic” series.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, Japanese, conversational Chinese
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Health
U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier discusses vaccine hesitation consequences as King County records first measles case
King County has recorded Washington state's first measles case of the year. Measles is extremely contagious for those who aren't vaccinated.
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Protests and peace talks mark third anniversary of the war in Ukraine
Today marks the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The anniversary comes as President Donald Trump has mused over upending America’s commitment to Ukraine’s defense.
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Will February bring snow to Seattle?
"Right now, the models really can't agree on that."
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Western Washington is having a dry (weather) January, and a cold one
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Western Washington braces for severe rain, wind storms brought by Pacific bomb cyclone
High winds and rain are expected to strike Western Washington on Tuesday. Meteorologists are advising residents to prepare for power outages and other stormy disruptions.
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Business
Could be a decade before Boeing is back to normal, analyst says
After a few PR emergencies, federal scrutiny, legal proceedings, a machinists strike, and other business woes, it will likely be 10 years before Boeing can be back to business as normal.
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What does a 'weak La Niña' even mean? And what can Washington expect this winter?
The Pacific Northwest has been expecting La Niña to come along for the winter season. It's been reported that it will be a "wimpy" La Niña, with normal temperatures, but also cooler-than-normal temperatures. What does all this even mean?
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Elections
Vancouver couple recasts votes after ballots destroyed in Washington drop box arson
A Vancouver couple wanted to be “responsible” and cast their vote early, but the ballots were burned early Monday morning. They said they’re still confident in the voting system and plan to drop off her ballot at the same location.
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Business
What will it take for Boeing and the machinists union to overcome their 'waiting game'?
Boeing’s most recent contract offer for striking machinists came closest to the union’s demand for higher wages, yet 64% of the union voted to reject that offer on Wednesday.
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Animals
Why the Salish Sea's new baby orca surprised researchers
