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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Bryan Kohberger has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of felony burglary. -
The cool spring hurt many Northwest crops, but not apricots. -
Researchers from three West Coast universities have made a new discovery about how smoke affects wine grapes. -
People who go to the lake to recreate often find water sources might not be safe. -
The project is one of many to be funded by the Washington State Wine Commission. -
Without action from Congress, waivers that provided free school meals for children across the country will end this summer. -
Volunteers canvassed in Moscow last weekend. -
Multiple organizations work to combat Coeur d’Alene housing crisis -
A University of Idaho study tracked the rise in home prices in Kootenai County. -
Six homes built by missionaries will soon open.
