Liz Brazile
Deputy Online Managing Editor
About
As KUOW's Deputy Online Managing Editor, Liz helps oversee the newsroom's daily web coverage and digital news strategy, and edits and reports stories for kuow.org.
Liz joined KUOW in January 2020 as an Online Editor/Producer. Prior to that, Liz covered education for Crosscut/KCTS 9. She is also an alumna of YES! Magazine, WLWT-TV, and The Cincinnati Herald. Liz currently sits on the board of the Seattle Association of Black Journalists as Senior Vice President.
Liz was born and raised in Cincinnati, OH. A violinist, Liz originally started her college career thinking she'd become a music teacher. But after befriending a journalism major at the University of Cincinnati, she was inspired to pursue a career in news instead.
When she's not busy with the news, Liz enjoys roller skating, exploring new places, working out, and doting on her Yorkie.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Professional Affiliations: Seattle Association of Black Journalists, National Association of Black Journalists, Investigative Reporters and Editors, and Ida B. Wells Society
Stories
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Covid cases show ‘signs of slowing’ in western Washington
After several weeks of skyrocketing Covid infections, Washington state health officials say this latest surge – which is driven by the omicron variant and has shattered pandemic records – is showing indicators of a drop-off.
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'The worst' it's been: Covid hospitalizations reach all-time high in Washington state
Since the highly-infectious omicron variant was discovered in Washington state last month, health officials have warned that a surge in cases could cause hospitals to become severely overwhelmed. Health care workers say that moment is now here.
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Seattle schools closed Monday, offering free rapid Covid tests instead
Class will not be in session for Seattle Public Schools on Monday, Jan. 3. Instead of reopening as originally planned, the district will temporarily convert its schools into Covid-19 testing sites for students and staff. School will resume for students in-person on Tuesday.
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UW Medicine to limit Covid testing to people with symptoms or known exposure
Starting Jan. 4, Covid testing through UW Medicine's sites will be limited to people who present with symptoms or have had contact with a known Covid case until further notice.
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Washington state shortens recommended Covid isolation period, mirroring CDC guidance
The Washington State Department of Health has updated its Covid quarantine guidance, advising people who test positive for the disease to isolate for just five days instead of the previously recommended 10 days.
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Covid hospitalizations back up in King County amid holiday omicron surge
Covid hospitalizations are also on the rise in King County after declining last week. Hospitalizations have gone up nearly 50% over the past seven days, with a daily average of 11 new hospitalizations.
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Covid cases quadruple in the Seattle area in a single day, where omicron dominates
King County reported 2,879 new Covid cases on Thursday — the most new daily cases documented since the pandemic started. New cases of the disease more than quadrupled between Wednesday and Thursday in King County, which has seen a 169% increase in cases over the past week.
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Christmastime Covid spike arrives for King County as omicron dominates in the U.S.
Covid cases have spiked sharply in King County within a week, increasing 121% over the past seven days. Hospitalizations are down, however. Omicron is likely becoming the dominant strain in King County, but more testing is needed to confirm.
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Omicron is spreading in King County. Health officials expect a 'rapid increase' over the holidays
As the holidays approach and indoor gatherings increase, so does the risk of Covid spread. Officials are urging people to get vaccinated, wear masks, and avoid poorly ventilated spaces – especially as omicron begins to make its rounds. Signs point toward community spread of the strain being underway.
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'Bursting at the seams.’ WA hospitals feel the pinch of long-term care shortages
Staffing shortages in places like skilled nursing homes and assisted living facilities, along with complex evaluation and placement protocols, are driving a surge in long-term care patients at Washington state hospitals.