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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Uber for kids? New Seattle app aims to solve kid carpool woes
Got a job, busy schedule, and need to find a ride for the kids? Well, now there's an app for that.Comments -
Hundreds get jobs on the spot at Seattle youth job fair
About 1,500 teens and young adults descended on a massive job fair in Seattle Thursday for 16 to 24-year-olds who are not working and are not in school. -
After last summer’s deadly accident, Big Four Ice Caves re-open with little change
The Forest Service re-opened the trail to the Big Four Ice Caves last weekend. Last July, an ice collapse there killed 34-year-old Annalisa Santana. Her 25-year-old brother David Santana died from his injuries in the collapse a few months later. Between the two of them, they left behind seven children. Darrington District Ranger Peter Forbes […] -
Lead paint proves to be the real problem in Washington
Although the Tacoma situation is scary, lead-contaminated water is not the number one source of lead exposure for children. In King County, for example, it’s through lead paint or lead-contaminated dust. -
Low income discrimination and the housing crisis
Mindy Woods is in a tough situation. And her situation is caught in the middle of a battle over what are legal rental practices amid skyrocketing rents and a housing crisis. -
WSDOT fails to bill thousands of toll customers on time
The Washington Department of Transportation failed to bill thousands of toll customers over a year-long period. The computer glitch dates back to March 2015 and WSDOT spokesperson Emily Pace said the error impacts 8,200 vehicles. Katrina Snow is one of those drivers. She lives in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood and works in Bellevue. Snow pays to […] -
Climatologist says global warming isn’t causing record-breaking heat
An explanation of the record-breaking heat and what it might mean for droughts this summer. -
Still too early to draw conclusions on $15 minimum wage
It's too early to tell if Seattle businesses are hurting as a result of the new $15 minimum wage, but a study commissioned by the city reveals some preliminary results about the law's impact. -
Judge will make decision on City of Seattle trash lawsuit by end of month
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 garbage collection practices. -
Teacher’s union president on Olympia School District data breach: ‘It happens’
Scam artists have personal information on anyone who worked at the Olympia School District in 2015. -
Washington candidates pitch their progressiveness for U.S. House opening
Three Democratic candidates made their pitch in Seattle to replace U.S. Congressman Jim McDermott. -
Seattle council member suggests eyesore deterrent to tree cutting
Seattle City Council member Lisa Herbold suggests taking a page out of Sydney, Australia's book in order to deter homeowners from cutting down trees. -
‘Cosmic connection’ made at King County’s community resources exchange
Dental care, mammogram tests and haircuts were among the services provided at United Way of King County's "community resources exchange." -
Murray’s Middle Way: Seattle’s approach to homeless sweeps
Seattle is offering trash services to common homeless encampments, after clearing out 176 camps since fall. -
Need to call 911? Get tips from this 8-year-old
"He saved my life twice," says Shauna Holdt, whose grandson Austin called 9-1-1 when she collapsed at home in Pacific. He also dialed 9-1-1 when she had a heart attack in 2014. For his exemplary ability to stay cool under pressure, King County is giving Austin a 9-1-1 Hero Award Thursday at the Woodland Park Zoo.
