Lauren Paterson
ReporterRaised along the Snake River Canyon in southern Idaho, Lauren Paterson reports on culture and socioeconomics in the Pacific Northwest. Her stories focus on working class and tribal communities.
A journalism alumna of both University of Idaho and University of Oregon, Lauren began her career as a Top 40 radio personality and earned an award for her co-hosting skills.
Lauren has been featured on NPR’s Here & Now, KUOW Seattle, Oregon Public Broadcasting, News Nation, and ABC 20/20 for her reporting on the homicides case of four University of Idaho students who were killed in 2022. Her reporting is shared on multiple Northwest NPR member stations.
When she’s not chasing a story, Lauren enjoys gardening, roller derby, archery, and paddleboarding. She is happiest when exploring the forested mountains and rivers of the Northwest with her husband and faithful spaniel mix, Sophie.
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Program staff have paused outreach and marketing efforts as they try to deal with larger-than-expected enrollment. -
Proponents of dam removal say it’s the only way to save the salmon. Opponents say the dams are still used for energy and agriculture. -
Known for its student-made ice cream and cheese, Washington State University is planning a celebration for the 75th anniversary of the campus creamery. -
More people living in the woods leads to more risks for firefighters, like power lines and propane lines causing fires, or a lack of escape roads and safety routes. -
While the writer’s strike is bringing major studio productions to a standstill, there are plenty of commercials and independent projects still underway in the Northwest. -
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At his arraignment hearing Monday morning in Moscow, Kohberger’s lawyer, Anne Taylor, announced he was choosing to “stand silent” and would not enter a plea. District Court Judge John C. Judge announced he would enter pleas of not guilty for all charges, including one count of felony burglary, on behalf of Kohberger. -
The small community college in Coeur d’Alene has experienced turmoil. The elected board of trustees removed, and then was forced by a judge to reinstate, NIC’s president after he raised concerns their actions may have violated state law. Many students are afraid their credits may end up worthless, and some staff are leaving the college. -
An investment and property management company recently purchased four mobile home parks in Latah County. Under the new ownership residents are facing steep rent increases, new fees, and new rules. -
The first play Hunter produced was at the Moscow Community Theatre and was performed at the Borah Theatre, a venue still located on the University of Idaho campus.
