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Lauren Donovan
Lauren was raised right here in western Washington! The Eastlake Highschool graduate grew up in Sammamish but feels most at home at her family’s cabin on Lopez Island.
Lauren started her broadcast career while attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Working at NBC-affiliate KOMU she did it all: editing video, making calls at the desk, producing, and eventually working her way up to reporter and anchor.
After graduation, she headed north to Iowa. While working at CBS-affiliate KCCI in Des Moines she received an Emmy nomination for her coverage of a devastating EF-3 tornado. As an anchor and reporter, Lauren also covered the contentious Iowa caucuses.
For Lauren, the biggest accomplishment of her career has been coming home. After spending seven years in the Midwest, she missed the Cascades and Puget Sound but above all her family.
For the past three years Lauren worked as a reporter at Seattle’s CBS affiliate. During that time she helped host SeaFair’s Torchlight Parade. Lauren travelled to the Palouse to cover the University of Idaho murders and was right there, microphone at the ready when UW Medicine received their first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
When she’s off the clock, you can catch Lauren on the ski lift, at the antique mall or challenging someone to a game of cribbage.
Lauren and her fiancé Walker live in Pioneer Square with their two cats Darcy and Walden
The latest from Lauren Donovan
Seattle leaders hope Alki Beach street redesign will curb racing dangers
A family is mourning their son, shot and killed along Alki Beach this past weekend, in what city leaders say is a tragic consequence of a street racing event.
Harborview nurses take health care to Seattle streets, help reduce ER visits
Opting for a mobile approach, two Harborview nurses traded their scrubs for car keys, delivering crucial medical interventions directly to patients.
Seattle leaders propose using social media to crack down on street racers
Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison is determined to slam the brakes on street racing and street takeover events.
Alleged brake failure on Seattle bus raises maintenance concerns
Authorities are investigating what caused a Metro bus to lose control and crash in Pioneer Square over the weekend, nearly costing several riders their lives.
Pollinator Peril: The ongoing battle for Washington’s honeybee keepers
After a damp winter and severe drop in demand, Washington beekeepers report their colonies are struggling, and their profits are down.
Forklift stolen from Auburn construction site used in failed ATM heist
Traffic camera footage obtained by FOX 13 Seattle shows the forklift being driven through the streets of Auburn in the middle of the night.
King County sees dramatic rise in traffic fatalities, serious injuries
The King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has sounded the alarm on a disturbing rise in traffic fatalities and serious injury crashes.
Insurance companies drop SODO businesses due to high crime rates
Businesses in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood report insurance providers are increasing rates, and in some cases, even refusing to issue policies altogether.
Ex-Seattle Police Chief Diaz reveals he's gay after allegations, exit
Former Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz says recent events essentially forced him to publicly out himself as gay.
Bethel School Board clash over LGBTQ+ resolution ends in sheriff complaint
A public spat between two board members spiraled off camera.