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
Seattle skateboarder recovering after South Lake Union hit-and-run
The victim, 21-year-old Jordan Brito, is now recovering at home after suffering severe injuries, including multiple skull fractures and brain bleeding that required several surgeries.
Wild Waves Water Park permanently closing after 50 seasons
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park in Federal Way is permanently closing its water park operations after Labor Day weekend, ending a 50-season run.
Seattle veteran buys billboard demanding action on Aurora Ave crime
Victor Fleming, who has lived in the area since 1955, paid for the sign to draw immediate attention to the persistent violence and criminal activity plaguing his neighborhood.
Texts show Mayor’s Office confusion after Bite of Seattle shooting
The July 26 shooting left three people dead and four others injured. Newly released text message threads show how Mayor Katie Wilson, city attorneys, and senior staff navigated the immediate aftermath.
Seattle school strike threat leaves parents scrambling
Contract negotiations between Seattle Public Schools and the Seattle Education Association stretched into the eve of the scheduled first day of school, leaving local families scrambling to arrange last-minute childcare.
Utopia Washington hosts MANAfest Pacific Islander festival
The event was organized by UTOPIA Washington, a South King County grassroots organization led by queer and trans people of color that has served the region for 16 years.
Tacoma police health, safety fair offers free school supplies
The event brought community members together to support local families as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Key Peninsula, WA teens cause $100K in home vandalism
Two teens were arrested, accused of causing $100,000 worth of damage inside a Key Peninsula home.
Washington man climbs mountains to keep cousin's unsolved case alive
Nearly three years after a hit-and-run driver killed 35-year-old Life Flight pilot Robert Rathvon near Poulsbo, his family is still searching for answers as the investigation remains unsolved.
How Enumclaw, WA police found Oregon 5-person homicide suspect
Authorities in Enumclaw tracked down a suspected multiple-homicide gunman Sunday night before he was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound behind an Enumclaw grocery store.