
Lauren Donovan
Lauren was raised right here in western Washington! The Eastlake Highschool graduate grew up in Sammamish but feels most at home at her family’s cabin on Lopez Island.
Lauren started her broadcast career while attending the University of Missouri in Columbia. Working at NBC-affiliate KOMU she did it all: editing video, making calls at the desk, producing, and eventually working her way up to reporter and anchor.
After graduation, she headed north to Iowa. While working at CBS-affiliate KCCI in Des Moines she received an Emmy nomination for her coverage of a devastating EF-3 tornado. As an anchor and reporter, Lauren also covered the contentious Iowa caucuses.
For Lauren, the biggest accomplishment of her career has been coming home. After spending seven years in the Midwest, she missed the Cascades and Puget Sound but above all her family.
For the past three years Lauren worked as a reporter at Seattle’s CBS affiliate. During that time she helped host SeaFair’s Torchlight Parade. Lauren travelled to the Palouse to cover the University of Idaho murders and was right there, microphone at the ready when UW Medicine received their first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines.
When she’s off the clock, you can catch Lauren on the ski lift, at the antique mall or challenging someone to a game of cribbage.
Lauren and her fiancé Walker live in Pioneer Square with their two cats Darcy and Walden.
The latest from Lauren Donovan
WA Gov. Bob Ferguson pledges $650K to reopen Hoh Rainforest
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson plans to use $623,000 from the state’s Strategic Reserve fund to fix the road leading to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park.
Jessica Roberts’ OnlyFans content sparks Lynnwood City Council controversy
This developing story has sparked a broader debate on personal privacy, online activity and public service qualifications.
Washington wineries brace for economic fallout from B.C. alcohol ban
Washington wineries are bracing for impact as British Columbia bans the sale of all American beer, wine and spirits from liquor stores.
Giant Pacific octopus found in Bellingham, WA tidepool
This rare sighting has captivated the internet, with the video garnering over 20 million views.
Future of Seattle's Klondike Gold Rush park uncertain as national budget cuts loom
The Seattle museum could be one of more than 30 national park sites whose leases are set to be terminated.
Wheel user slaps anti-Elon sticker on Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle traffic
A Tesla Cybertruck in Seattle was targeted by an individual who placed an anti-Elon Musk sticker on the vehicle while it was stopped at a traffic light.
Here's what Trump's tariffs mean for your Seattle grocery bill
Not only are food prices expected to rise, but consumer products like toys, electronics, and clothing may also see price hikes.
Rising anti-Tesla sentiment in Seattle leads to protests, vandalism, possible arson
A recent car fire is just the latest escalation in a broader backlash against Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk.
Burnt Seattle Tesla fuels growing anti-Tesla sentiment in WA
The suspicious fire has sparked a heated debate online.
Bellingham, WA councilmember targeted in YouTube impersonation scam
The fake account user has been leaving offensive comments under the councilmember's name. But that's not all.