Lauren Paterson
Multimedia Journalist
I’m Lauren Paterson, a professional journalist reporting from rural communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Background
My journalism career is shaped by my Northwest roots and a deep understanding of how regional stories intersect with national attention. From daily reporting to long-form features, I work across platforms and under deadline, turning complex issues into clear, compelling stories. My background in broadcast, documentary and enterprise reporting allows me to move seamlessly between breaking news and deeply reported work.
Media Reel
My local reporting on the 2022 killings of four students drew national media attention.
Reporting Clips
National Public Radio
Listen to my stories broadcast on NPR’s “Morning Edition” and “All Things Considered,” centered on Idaho politics, a long lost film and a high profile murder case.
Regional beat
Explore my stories from NPR member stations across the Northwest focused on topics such as housing, economics, agriculture and tribal communities.
Science writing
Read stories about scientific breakthroughs at Washington State University in a myriad of research areas from food security to wine science.
Awards and recognition
These are some of the accomplishments from my career.
Coming soon
Currently manifesting — The Public Media Journalists Association
Selected Speaker, University of Idaho Women’s Leadership Conference
Saturday October 17, 2015 June 2024 — University of Idaho
Best in Broadcasting, Best Morning Radio Show, Idaho
Idaho State Broadcasting Association Awards, 2011–2012 —ISBA
Interested in hiring me to freelance, or booking me to talk about my reporting?
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