Shirah Matsuzawa
Shirah Matsuzawa is an Emmy Award-winning journalist, and she is thrilled to be in the Emerald City!
Shirah joins FOX 13 Seattle from her hometown of Boise, Idaho, where depending on the day she anchored the News at Noon, 4, 6 and 10, as well as reported and produced-sometimes performing all three job duties in one show!
Shirah began her television news career at NBC Los Angeles, when she was selected out of thousands to become the station’s very first News Associate. There, she quickly worked her way up to Content Producer, producing the weekend morning newscasts and regularly filling in on ‘Today in LA.’ In her nearly seven years at NBCLA, Shirah also assisted on special events like the "Golden Globe" red carpet specials and hosted the NBCLA.com online series "The LA You May Not Know."
Shirah has covered a wide range of stories including: The Lori Vallow Daybell Trial, The Las Vegas Mass Shooting, and The Royal Wedding between Prince Harry and LA Native Meghan Markle.
Shirah has also won multiple Emmy Awards, Idaho Press Club Awards, Idaho State Broadcasting Association Awards and a Golden Mike Award.
Shirah received a dual degree from Chapman University in Orange, CA in Communication Studies and Television & Broadcast Journalism, as well as a master’s in law from the University of Southern California.
When she is not reporting, Shirah enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and eating! In fact, she is a self-proclaimed foodie! Shirah is excited to be in Seattle and is eager to immerse herself in the community! Got a story idea or a restaurant recommendation, you can reach Shirah at Shirah.matsuzawa@fox.com and follow her on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/shirah_matsuzawa/
The latest from Shirah Matsuzawa
Disturbing trend: Dozens of guns stolen out of Renton cars
Guns are getting into the hands of criminal suspects across Renton, according to the police chief. We talk about how pervasive this problem is and how gun owners can prevent more crime.
Pierce County woman disappears in Puyallup on her way to church in Tacoma
"I guarantee you all she wants to get back to doing is helping people," says Jessica McBeath's cousin following the 35-year-old Pierce County woman's disappearance over the weekend.
Repair work underway on Seattle’s RapidRide G Line one month after launch
Less than a month after the RapidRide G line launched, connecting some of Seattle’s busiest neighborhoods, crews are already planning repairs on some construction issues.
FEMA activates more Washington Task Force members to aid hurricane efforts
With Hurricane Milton on its way to hit areas still recovering from Helene, FEMA has activated 10x more Washington Task Force members to help with relief efforts.
Africatown Plaza affordable housing opens in Seattle’s Central District
A major new affordable housing development finally opens in Seattle's Central District. We talk with project leaders and community members about what it means for the neighborhood.
Lack of King County cold case unit leaves families in limbo
Going months, years, even decades without knowing what happened to your loved one is the harsh reality for thousands of families in King County, as the investigations into their disappearances go cold.
As Seattle’s China Harbor Restaurant closes, a new swim school opens
Dozens of people lined up and waited patiently to dine at China Harbor one last time. We talk with locals about memories made and excitement for what's coming next at the Lake Union complex.
WA family grieves deadly overnight SeaTac house fire
A woman is in the hospital and a man is dead after a fire ripped through a house in SeaTac overnight.
There is a lot of need’: Washingtonian in Florida describes Helene conditions
“There is a lot of need in this region right now," said one Washingtonian assisting Helene victims with FEMA teams.
WA volunteers, organizations helping those hit hardest by Hurricane Helene
As of Friday, 15 people from the Northwest region had been deployed to the Helen's path through the American Red Cross, and even more are likely in the coming days.