Kari Plog
South Sound reporterKari Plog transitioned from print journalism to public radio in 2018. She has only ever lived and worked in Pierce County, starting at The News Tribune in Tacoma where she covered government and communities across Pierce County.
In her time at KNKX, she's won several radio awards for investigations and enterprise.
Her previous work included an award-winning investigation into a deadly boat launch in Tacoma. Before joining KNKX in November 2018, Kari worked for her alma mater, Pacific Lutheran University, where she served as senior editor of the institution’s magazine, producing long-form storytelling from Parkland to Norway.
Kari also worked for several years as a college newspaper adviser at the University of Puget Sound, and continues to serve as a passionate advocate for aspiring journalists and student media. She’s a lover of orca whales, wine and Prince. She lives in Tacoma with her husband, their daughter, Ruby, and their lovable 75-pound lapdog, Bernie.
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A new computer science doctorate program at the University of Washington Tacoma is expanding access to graduate studies in the South Sound. -
While Seattle Mariners vie for the playoffs, the Tacoma Rainiers already have something to celebrateIn the Pacific Northwest, we don’t often get to watch baseball in October. As the Seattle Mariners fight for their first playoff appearance in 20 years, their minor-league team to the south already has something to celebrate. The Tacoma Rainiers clinched a Triple-A West Championship on the road last month. Now, they're finishing out the year celebrating with their fans.
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COVID-19At Tacoma General Hospital in Pierce County, the surge in COVID cases has a cascading effect across all departments. It's pushing patient care into the emergency room lobby. Meanwhile, health-care workers are dealing with feelings of isolation as unvaccinated patients express regret on their deathbeds.
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Scott Darby's first week of teaching 20 years ago included 9/11. Daniel Price was 8 years old and eventually joined Darby's class years later. Now, they're both teachers in the Bethel School District. KNKX's Kari Plog got them together to discuss what it's like teaching the terror attacks and why it's so important to get it right.
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COVID-19It’s been a week since Seattle Children’s Hospital reported its first patient death from COVID-19. And while serious illness remains less common in children, more kids than ever are getting the virus. In Pierce County, 21 percent of new COVID cases were in children and teenagers.
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On Monday, the Washington State Hospital Association warned it was a "bad idea" to hold the fair. The next day, local leaders said a health order will keep fairgoers safe.
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C-17s are a mainstay in the skies over Pierce County. So the image of Afghans clinging to one – specifically one based at Joint Base Lewis-McChord – triggers a deep connection for local residents. One local veteran talks about the C-17 and what it’s like to see something connected to home become an iconic image at the end of a war.
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Ever since the Seattle SuperSonics left town in 2008, Tacoma’s Kris Brannon spent every waking moment making sure the NBA knew he wanted to “Bring ’em Back.” His message was ubiquitous across the region until Brannon — widely known as Sonics Guy — died in February from heart failure. He was 47.
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Editor’s note: This story was produced in partnership with The Seattle Times. Read an in-depth investigation into the law enforcement response to the…
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In Pierce County, someone living in one ZIP code can live up to six years longer than someone living less than a mile away. That’s according to data from…
