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Sara Lerner

Sara Lerner
Sara is a reporter for KIRO Radio 97.3 FM. She has over a decade of experience as a local and national radio journalist and is a longtime Seattle reporter. She is the recipient of a national Public Radio News Directors Incorporated award and multiple regional awards for her work. She has covered everything from Seattle-area real estate to motorcycle gangs to human trafficking, a topic in which she's developed an expertise after producing a documentary series on the problem here in Washington. Sara originates from Kansas City and maintains a deep love for the Royals.

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Eight plaintiffs joined together to sue the City of Seattle over its practices regarding garbage collection. (AP)
Judge will make decision on City of Seattle trash lawsuit by end of month
Sara Lerner | April 14, 2016 4:59 pm
Is it legal for Seattle to inspect your trash? The King County Superior Court will soon hear from eight plaintiffs suing the city over its…
The social security numbers, addresses, names and salary information of 2,164 current and former Olympia School District employees have been released. (AP)
Teacher’s union president on Olympia School District data breach: ‘It happens’
Sara Lerner | April 13, 2016 7:02 pm
Scam artists have personal information on anyone who worked at the Olympia School District in 2015.
Three Democratic candidates made their pitch in Seattle to replace U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott. (AP)
Washington candidates pitch their progressiveness for U.S. House opening
Sara Lerner | April 11, 2016 2:05 pm
Three Democratic candidates made their pitch in Seattle to replace U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott.
"I am just as concerned about my safety using the restroom as they are about theirs and so I want it to come across that trans people are not going about this in a blasé way,"Jade Gee explains. (MyNorthwest file photo)
Woman attempts to temper flames of transgender restroom debate with Puget Sound coffee chat
Sara Lerner | February 8, 2016 12:05 pm
One transgender woman hopes to temper the flames of the controversial bathroom access issue with her event: "Coffee with a real live trans person."
Oregon standoff pits birders against militia
Oregon standoff pits birders against militia
Sara Lerner | January 20, 2016 11:04 am
It's been more than two weeks and militants are still occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in rural Oregon.
Why are we emotionally attached to the buildings we live in?
Why are we emotionally attached to the buildings we live in?
Sara Lerner | January 18, 2016 1:26 pm
It's surprising how quickly you become sentimental about saying goodbye to a home when the 'For Sale' sign goes up.
Bertha delays nothing compared to those of early Seattle
Bertha delays nothing compared to those of early Seattle
Sara Lerner | January 17, 2016 10:02 pm
The Seattle tunnel project is no big deal. Early Seattleites flattened bluffs, built tunnels and canals, and faced colossal problems along the way.
Go against the grain and travel during the 'dark days,' Seattle expert says
Go against the grain and travel during the ‘dark days,’ Seattle expert says
Sara Lerner | January 6, 2016 10:59 am
The holidays are over and for many Americans, that means no more traveling. The travel industry calls this period the "dark days."
2015: Anguish, separation and ultimately jubilation for Sammamish family
2015: Anguish, separation and ultimately jubilation for Sammamish family
Sara Lerner | December 31, 2015 9:28 am
For one Sammamish family, 2015 was full of anguish, separation and fear. But in their case, it ended with jubilation, when Jennefer and Jason Boyer…
Danger looms on more than just backcountry
Danger looms on more than just backcountry
Sara Lerner | December 29, 2015 6:22 pm
Every year people die skiing in Washington, and many of those fatalities can be prevented by taking a couple extra safety steps.

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