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
Wreaths laid for Seattle veterans: ‘One of the most important things I do’
More than two million volunteers across the country laid wreaths on the graves of veterans at more than 4,600 locations on Saturday, including those in Seattle.
Visit Santa's toy lab at 'Kringle's Inventionasium' in Seattle
If you’re looking for something fun and festive for the family, look no further. Kringle’s Inventionasium is happening now through December 24 in Seattle.
Deadly shooting involving Bellevue, WA officer under investigation
An investigation is underway after a police officer was involved in a shooting that happened in Bellevue on Monday.
Tacoma animal shelter caring for 6 severely malnourished puppies
Six freezing, severely malnourished puppies were rescued and are being cared for at the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County
WA 2-year-old loses foot to lawnmower at daycare, DCYF revokes license
For months, FOX 13 Seattle has been looking into how a two-year-old got maimed by a lawnmower at a Quincy daycare.
Passengers surprised by travel ease at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
At Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, lines of cars can be seen weaving outside the terminals, but inside was a very different scene than expected.
Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital Festival of Trees lights up in Tacoma
The 38th annual Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital and Foundation’s Festival of Trees is all lit up and open to the public for free on Saturday and Sunday.
King County activates severe weather response protocols
King County has activated its Tier 2 severe weather response protocols. According to a release, the protocols take into consideration apparent temperature conditions, also known as the Heat Index, along with low temperatures, which together can predict increased life-threatening conditions.
‘I'd rather hold him than his picture’: Family grieves son killed by impaired driver
Instead of getting ready to spend time with loved ones for Thanksgiving, one family in Fircrest is planning a funeral.
FOX 13 rides along with Puget Sound Energy as crews repair power outages
Puget Sound Energy is working around the clock to restore power to communities left in the dark after last week's bomb cyclone. FOX 13 Seattle rode along with them to catch a glimpse into their work.