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
2 Seattle women stranded in Dubai amid Iran conflict return home
A family is back home in Seattle, after they were stranded in the United Arab Emirates for six days. Their trip was unexpectedly extended, as the conflict in Iran continues escalating.
Dozens rally against WA ‘millionaires tax’ bill in Olympia
With just days left of the Washington legislative session, a couple dozen people rallied against the proposed millionaires tax over the weekend, FOX 13 spoke with attendees about their concerns.
‘Stuff of my worst nightmares’: Seattle Iranian American fears for family in Iran
As the attacks continue in Iran, emotions here at home are escalating.
Iranians in Seattle react to airstrikes in Iran
The turmoil in Iran may be thousands of miles away, but for many in our community, the pain is hitting very close to home.
Mom of man killed at Seattle garage calls for change following nearby shooting
Exactly one month after someone shot and killed 27-year-old Mhaniq Wilkerson inside Pioneer Square’s ‘Sinking Ship’ Garage, another shooting has happened near the same area.
WA lawmakers review duplicate sign-ons on millionaires tax bill
Lawmakers say more than 19,000 duplicate records and over 200 potentially fraudulent sign-ins were identified in public comments on Washington’s proposed millionaires tax bill.
First Seattle Raising Cane's opens in University District
Raising Cane's has officially opened its first Seattle location, marking the popular chicken finger chain's third restaurant in Washington.
Mom urges son's killer to come forward after Seattle shooting in Pioneer Square
Police in Seattle are still trying to identify four people who may have vital information about a deadly shooting in Pioneer Square that killed one man and left three others hurt.
WA businesses, homeowners working to get on their feet after December flooding
Months after December atmospheric rivers flooded out entire communities across western Washington, some people are still working to get back on their feet.
Uwajimaya to return to Tacoma nearly 100 years after it first opened
Next year, Uwajimaya will return to Tacoma, where the store got its start nearly 100 years ago.