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As seen in: KEPR-TV (Pasco, WA), KOMO-TV (Seattle, WA), WJLA-TV (Arlington, VA), EIN News, NewsBreak, WPEC-TV (West Palm Beach, FL), KATU-TV (Portland, OR), WBMA-TV (Birmingham, AL), WKRC-TV (Cincinnati, OH), KUTV-TV (Salt Lake City, UT), WJAR-TV (Cranston, RI) and
Covers:  There is nothing I don't cover, but my speciality is anything in the political realm.
Doesn't Cover: I cover everything, but I try to stay away from any type of culture reporting.
EST. Shelton, WA. | First-Gen College Grad | WSU | Italian American 🇮🇹🇺🇸 | Former @GHDailyWorld Reporter | Current @keprtv Reporter/Producer/Anchor
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23 years after disappearing, Sofia Juarez case continues to be investigated

23 years after disappearing, Sofia Juarez case continues to be investigated

An in-depth look at one of the oldest cold cases in Kennewick, WA history, and how authorities are still inve…

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Richland teen earns rare Congressional Gold Medal for youth achievement

Richland teen earns rare Congressional Gold Medal for youth achievement

A story I did about Marjorie Bunch, a 17-year-old senior at Richland High School, who was awarded the Congres…

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Lego fan event draws crowds for creativity and nostalgia at HAPO Center

Lego fan event draws crowds for creativity and nostalgia at HAPO Center

Lego enthusiasts across the region were treated to a special event as the highly popular 'Brick Convention' m…

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Former U.S. Army POW highlights service of local veterans in Walla Walla

Former U.S. Army POW highlights service of local veterans in Walla Walla

A special gathering took place at the Walla Walla Veterans Home, where retired U.S. Army Major Mark Smith, a …

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Community rallies after suspected-arson fire destroys several homes & food bank

Community rallies after suspected-arson fire destroys several homes & food bank

A story about the community of Boardman, Oregon, coming together to support one another after a suspected ars…

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'Voice of Kadlec' Jim Hall retires after 40+ years of public service

'Voice of Kadlec' Jim Hall retires after 40+ years of public service

Feature PKG I put together highlighting the life and work of a local man, Jim Hall, who worked for 40+ years …

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Advocacy groups raise awareness for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Advocacy groups raise awareness for National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

A PKG I put together diving into the National and Local perspective of Human Trafficking.

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Sunnyside officials confirm I.C.E. activity across city; urge calmness and transparency

Sunnyside officials confirm I.C.E. activity across city; urge calmness and transparency

A PKG I put together on how the city of Sunnyside is in the scope of U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (…

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