Lauren Paterson
Multimedia Journalist
I’m Lauren Paterson, an on-the-ground journalist reporting from rural communities across the Pacific Northwest.
Background
My journalism career is shaped by my Northwest roots. I’ve lived, studied and reported from small towns and big cities across the Northwest. I cover policy, socioeconomics and human interest stories but I also love the arts and culture beat.
My skills in video help me push new ideas across social media and the web as I experiment with new ways to tell stories.
Idaho Four Killings
My local reporting on the murders of four University of Idaho 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 reports from NPR member stations across the Northwest focused 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
A highlight of accomplishments from my career.
SPJ Northwest Excellence in Journalism Awards
Breaking News – First Place: Lauren Paterson, “Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to murders of four University of Idaho students,” Northwest Public Broadcasting — 2025 Society of Professional Journalists
Selected Speaker, University of Idaho Women’s Leadership Conference
Saturday October 17, 2015 — 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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