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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Arts & Life
Seattle celebrates Grammy win for säje
The female vocal ensemble säje, which has roots here in Seattle, brought their ethereal, contemporary jazz to the Grammys Sunday.
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Marcus Harrison Green and Vivian McCall
This week… Groups of unsheltered people in Kent and Burien are looking to their cities and state for assistance. Last week’s inspections of queer bars have the state legislature considering allowing alcohol in strip clubs. And food delivery apps have added an extra $5 fee in response to minimum wage requirements for gig workers… and it seems like nobody’s happy about it. South Seattle Emerald Founder Marcus Harrison Green and Stranger Queer Issues and Politics Reporter Vivian McCall are here to break down the week.
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Arts & Life
Seattle brewery crafts Chinese culture in every drop of this Lunar New Year beer
With a special connection to Lunar New Year, one Seattle brewery incorporates Chinese culture into every bottle of beer coming from its Ballard tap house.
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Arts & Life
Vocal supergroup säje garners a Grammy
A few artists with ties to Seattle took the podium at the Grammys on Sunday. Composer and vocalist Sara Gazarek was there with her ensemble säje. They won best arrangement for their song “In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning.” We’ll hear more about the music from Sara Gazarek.
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Environment
Why more rain causes a water problem for Seattle
Western Washington has a water supply system that’s worked well for generations. But, as the climate changes, our reservoirs are facing more and more stress. We’re going to have to make some changes. Changes that will take time, and cost money. Seattle Times Climate Change Reporter Conrad Swanson is here to talk about it.
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Arts & Life
The One Line is back... for now
Three weeks of disruptions on the light rail's One Line
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Arts & Life
Casual Friday with Chase Burns and Clare McGrane
This week… LGBTQ+ bars in the city are outraged after surprise inspections from the state’s Liquor and Cannabis Board. Two local businesses are filling spaces vacated by Starbucks on Capitol Hill and in the Central District. And influencers are testing for lead in their Seattle-based Stanley cups… But don’t worry, it’s fine. Ticket Editor Chase Burns and Seattle Now Producer Clare McGrane are here to break down the week.
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Government
A migrant camp in Tukwila shows how bad Seattle's housing problem is
Earlier this week, dozens of people seeking asylum in the US showed up at the Seattle City Council to ask for help. More than 200 migrants — most of them families — were facing a night sleeping on the street after their emergency shelter fell through. KUOW's race and identity reporter Gustavo Sagrero explains how the migrants ended up in this situation and what local organizations are doing to help.
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Business
Cheers to NA drinks!
When you head out Friday night for a drink, you might find something really original. Cocktail menus around Seattle are full of zero proof options. It’s a whole new drink category and the market is booming. Seattle Times food writer Tan Vinh is here to tell us about the growing trend of non-alcoholic drinks in the city’s bars and restaurants.
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Politics
A Republican donor's $6 million quest to "fix stupid things"
All six of Let’s Go Washington’s initiatives have been certified. The Republican-backed proposals are headed to the state legislature, where Democratic lawmakers will likely decline them, and send them to November’s ballot. The issues are big. Repealing the state’s Climate Commitment Act, the Long-Term Care Tax, and the Capital Gains Tax. Getting the measures on the ballot took a lot: a lot of signatures, a lot of legwork, and a lot of money… That’s where Brian Heywood comes in. Seattle Times politics reporter Jim Brunner is here to tell us more about the hedge fund manager behind these initiatives.