Lisa Brooks
Weekend Edition and On-Call News HostLisa Brooks hosts Weekend Edition as well as fills in as News Host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered on KNKX.
In her decades-long career, Lisa has worked as a newscaster, reporter, host and editor in Public Radio and TV in Seattle and Cleveland, OH, and in Commercial Radio in Seattle, Harrisburg and York PA , and Westminster MD.
Two career highlights; becoming the first woman Public Address Announcer in Major League Baseball's American League for the Seattle Mariners in the 1990's and occasionally in the early 2000's. And, winning the 2024 Gracie Award from the Alliance of Women in Media for a feature story focusing on Kent-Meridian High School.
Lisa is also a singer-songwriter with two CDs of original music and loves spending time with her sweet rescue pup, Quincy.
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Lori Matsukawa's new memoir reviews a groundbreaking career and love for a region that nurtured her growth as an Asian-American journalist. -
After evacuating during the chaotic event, some vendors returned to find their cash and equipment stolen and their food spoiled.
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Over 150,000 people are expected to attend this weekend's Seafair hydroplane race events along Lake Washington. Officials say they've beefed up security at all entrances.
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Mayor Katie Wilson and other city leaders want to reign in the practice of adding fees in the fine print of a rental agreement. Opponents say the plan will raise rents. -
An economist with Washington Employment Security Department said they don't consider growth to be a trend until they have three definitive months of data.
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The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation said it has reached an agreement with an ownership group led by the Khosla family. If approved, the proceeds must be donated to charity.
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Roundabouts are increasingly common in Washington. But until recently there were none in Shoreline, a suburb north of Seattle. So city officials want to educate drivers. -
A homemade tool for fighting food insecurity is getting some high-tech assistance. Dozens of little free food pantries are being linked together by an app. -
As more visitors come to the Northwest for the World Cup, health officials are watching for outbreaks of diseases like norovirus, measles, the flu or COVID-19.
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Service animals are already allowed on the vessels. But now, passengers can bring the family dog, cat, parrot, ferret or any other pet inside the cabin — with a few caveats.
