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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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Seattle superintendent could get raise amid parent protest
Seattle superintendent could get raise amid parent protest
Sara Lerner | November 6, 2015 2:31 pm
Seattle Public Schools superintendent delivers his annual state of the district speech while turmoil continues in the district.
Washington’s Chief Privacy Officer is trying to teach you to secure your digital data
Sara Lerner | November 3, 2015 4:09 pm
Did you know Governor Inslee appointed a Chief Privacy Officer earlier this year? He's making sure data the state keeps on residents is secure and…
Murray: Loss of life warrants homeless emergency declaration
Murray: Loss of life warrants homeless emergency declaration
Sara Lerner | November 2, 2015 3:16 pm
Seattle and King County have declared a state of emergency in the region over an increasing homeless population.
DNR begs Legislature for funds to prep for next year's wildfires
DNR begs Legislature for funds to prep for next year’s wildfires
Sara Lerner | October 30, 2015 9:14 am
We saw the worst wildfires in state history last year and this year's fires were significantly worse than that. Now, Washington Public Lands Commissioner Peter…
Conserving water the 'right thing to do,' even in October
Conserving water the ‘right thing to do,’ even in October
Sara Lerner | October 21, 2015 8:33 am
It's nearly Halloween and the hot summer is behind us, but we're still being asked to conserve water, as the worst drought in Washington's recorded…
Injured firefighter keeps fighting months after wildfire accident
Injured firefighter keeps fighting months after wildfire accident
Sara Lerner | October 13, 2015 5:12 pm
Firefighter Daniel Lyon is starting his rehabilitation phase, months after being injured in the wildfire near Twisp.
Former soldier says discharged Green Beret 'chose the greater good'
Former soldier says discharged Green Beret ‘chose the greater good’
Sara Lerner | October 7, 2015 5:29 pm
The army is granting former JBLM soldier, Sgt. 1st class Charles Martland, 60 days to appeal his military discharge.
Seattle council member wants $75K for city’s LGBTQ elderly
Sara Lerner | October 7, 2015 1:48 pm
A Seattle city council member wants the city to help pay for a program that will help elderly LGBTQ.
Trayvon Martin's mother: 'I will continue to fight for my sons'
Trayvon Martin’s mother: ‘I will continue to fight for my sons’
Sara Lerner | October 6, 2015 11:46 am
Trayvon Martin's mother, now a powerful voice in the national conversation on race, is demanding Seattleites take action if they want real change.
KIRO Radio report sparks change in Vancouver Police Department
KIRO Radio report sparks change in Vancouver Police Department
Sara Lerner | October 5, 2015 7:01 am
A recent report by KIRO Radio has led at least one police department to consider additional training for its officers.

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