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
Chase the Bear loses van, $30K worth of gear in Seattle after van theft
The Vancouver-based band fell victim to the theft after its final show at the Central Saloon in Georgetown on Saturday.
Woodinville, WA man claims Value Village kicked him out over service dogs
A Woodinville man says he was asked to leave a Value Village store this week after an employee questioned the legitimacy of his two service dogs.
Parents sue Monroe School District over racism, bullying allegations
Frustrated parents have filed a lawsuit against the Monroe School District, accusing it of failing to address years of racial discrimination and harassment involving their children.
Seattle Police spend $120K on UK consultant ahead of 2026 World Cup
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the way and an estimated 750,000 soccer fans coming to Seattle, the police department is dropping $120,000 on a UK consultant with expertise in crowd control.
Earthquake monitors on Mount Adams to be pulled ahead of winter snow
Amid an unusual uptick in earthquakes, temporary seismometers on Mount Adams are going away ahead of the winter snow.
Glacier Peak's critical monitoring delayed. What this means for WA residents
The volcano is currently at a "very high" threat for eruption according to federal scientists.
Seattle pushes for stricter regulations on police use of less-lethal force at protests
The proposed measure would prohibit the use of tools like pepper spray, tear gas, and batons unless there is an imminent risk of a riot, barricaded subject or hostage situation.
Whooping cough on the rise amid low immunization rates
Health experts are raising alarms as declining childhood vaccination rates fuel a resurgence of whooping cough and other preventable diseases.
Photo frenzy at WA's Mt. Rainier raises alarm over environmental damage
Fall colors have drawn big crowds to Mt. Rainier, but a recent viral post has raised concerns about visitors damaging fragile sub-alpine meadows.
Indigenous Peoples' Day in Seattle highlights Tribal concerns over climate, election
With the upcoming election just weeks away, there’s an increased focus on environmental issues that deeply affect Washington's Indigenous communities.