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 dog that took bullet for owner now requires surgery
A Seattle woman is turning to the community for help after the dog that took two bullets to save her life during a domestic violence incident now requires surgery to remove bullet fragments.
Inside the Tumwater facility building Washington State Patrol cars
Inside the Washington State Patrol fleet headquarters in Tumwater, an assembly line of 10 workers turns ordinary vehicles into fully equipped police cruisers.
Bremerton Foodline facing severe shortages as demand surges by 55%
The Bremerton Foodline is asking the community for support as it faces bare shelves and a widening gap between rising community need and incoming donations.
Suspect sought after over 80 shell casings found in Northgate
Seattle police are investigating a shooting in a Northgate neighborhood Saturday morning that left vehicles and homes riddled with bullets and scattered more than 80 shell casings in the area.
Olympia, WA parents oppose proposed elementary school closures
The public comment session drew dozens of concerned community members who urged elected officials to keep the neighborhood schools open.
Uwajimaya celebrates 98 years as local specialty grocer expands
A local, family-owned specialty grocer is celebrating a major milestone this month, marking 98 years of serving Japanese groceries and Pacific Rim specialties in the Puget Sound region.
No Kings rally draws thousands to Seattle Center for Voting Rights fair
The event featured a march from Westlake Park to Seattle Center, marking the largest “No Kings" demonstration Saturday in Washington state.
Seattle's spider season is back. What causes it?
They’re big, they’re fast and they’re back.
Democrats Pederson, Sabio-Howell battle over WA's 43rd District Senate Race
Voters in Washington state’s 43rd Legislative District will choose between two Democrats in the upcoming November election: long-time incumbent State Senate Majority Leader Jamie Pedersen and challenger Hannah Sabio-Howell.
Family of child who drowned at Lake Tapps, WA clarifies misinformation
Amid their grief, Jasmine’s parents set the record straight regarding the circumstances of the August 16 trip.