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
Olympic marmot conservation plan: Could reintroducing wolves save the species?
Conservationists are advocating for the Olympic marmot, a beloved species found only in Washington state, to be added to the endangered species list. The Center for Biological Diversity attributes the subspecies’ decline to climate change and predation by coyotes.
Councilmember's father has history of intimidating Woodinville officials
New revelations have surfaced about the father of a Woodinville city councilmember, after he was recently caught on camera getting physical with another councilmember and attempting to intimidate the mayor.
Craft Beer Conflict: WA breweries clash over ‘Big Juicy’ trademark
A legal battle is brewing between two of Washington's most beloved beer brands over the rights to the name “Big Juicy.”
Seattle City Council president suggests new entry exam to boost police recruitment
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson is proposing to change the SPD's entrance exam to address officer departures and recruitment challenges: "We are not lowering standards."
Video shows father of Woodinville councilmember's aggressive outburst after censure vote
A censure vote at Woodinville City Council spiraled into shouting and intimidation, starting in city hall and continuing outside. Now, city leaders say they are concerned for their safety.
Aurora Avenue debate: Should Seattle reinstate its prostitution loitering law?
With many concerned over crime on Seattle's notorious Aurora Avenue, one city councilmember suggested reinstating an old prostitution loitering law.
'I'm so ready to Fight Club this s--t!': Viral altercation caught on video at West Seattle McDonald's
A heated altercation captured on video at a West Seattle McDonald's has ignited a firestorm of reactions across social media platforms.
Traveler warns of possible luggage porter scam at Sea-Tac Airport
The concerned traveler says at SEA Airport baggage claim, a badged man offered their family assistance and then "demanded a $50 fee for his service."
Vatican decision could restore Tacoma's Holy Rosary
Longtime parishioners at Tacoma’s Holy Rosary Church are celebrating a decision by the Vatican that could save their beloved church from demolition.
From classrooms to condos: The repurposing of Seattle's former Queen Anne High School
"I’m not someone who wants to go back to high school, but when I come into this building, the nostalgia is so positive."