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
Equine Herpesvirus outbreak impacting some WA horse owners
Some local horse owners are keeping an extra close watch on their hooved companions, after a national outbreak of equine herpesvirus. It all happened after a show in Texas.
WA family reaches $30M settlement for teen killed in malfunctioning crosswalk
The family of a 13-year-old killed in a malfunctioning crosswalk has reached a multi-million dollar settlement with the state. Their attorney says its about sending a message to leaders to do better.
When Seattle’s airport is expected to be the busiest post-Thanksgiving
From the crowded airports to the long security lines, travelers at SEA airport and across the country are bracing themselves as they make their way back home post-Thanksgiving.
Small Business Saturday crowds flock to Seattle’s Pike Place Market and CID
With tens of billions of dollars spent on Small Business Saturday across the country, some of the 650,000+ Washington businesses hoped to see some traffic today, we talked with some right here in Seattle.
Washington family holds memorial service at sea on Edmonds-Kingston ferry
A Washington family honored the final wish of Bruce and Marilyn Hudson by scattering their ashes from the Edmonds–Kingston ferry, a route the couple cherished for decades.
‘This isn’t a one-time emergency’: Snohomish County, WA cold weather shelters to open
When the temperatures dip to 34 degrees or below, seven shelters in Snohomish County start welcoming those in search of a warm place for the night, along with their pets.
Man charged in 2021 WA homicide pleads not guilty, victim’s body still missing
The man arrested in connection with the murder of 36-year-old Austin Leming, who went missing nearly four years ago, faced a judge for the first time on Monday.
WA man creates AI simulations to connect children with older generations
One affiliate Assistant Professor at UW Bothell has now created an AI chatbot that’s keeping his dad’s memory alive and helping foster a connection between his dad and his children.
Search is on for driver in Renton, WA hit-and-run
The search is on for a driver who hit a man walking in Renton, and then just kept on going. The whole thing was caught on camera.
Olympic Pipeline: Crews working nonstop to repair Everett, WA leak
Crews are working around the clock to repair a leak in the Olympic Pipeline that has stopped jet fuel delivery to SEA Airport. Right now, there is no timeline for the fix and Governor Bob Ferguson issued an emergency declaration.