EVERETT — The Daily Herald has hired a new reporter to cover environmental issues in Snohomish County.
Eliza Aronson comes to the Herald with environment knowledge and journalism experience. Earlier this year, Aronson engaged in field work on the coast of Oregon to complete her bachelor’s degree in marine biology.
In addition to her science training, she honed her investigative journalism skills as part of the University of Oregon’s Catalyst Journalism Project.
During two years at the Eugene Weekly, Aronson covered topics ranging from defunding local public libraries to debunking spider bite myths. In what was perhaps her most notable reporting, Aronson led an investigation into drugging incidents at University of Oregon fraternities.
“I loved being a student at the UO, but the school’s lack of response to these events was truly disturbing and disappointing,” she said. “I’m proud that my stories pushed the school to revamp its training and reporting protocols.”
As a prestigious Charles Snowden intern at the Willamette Week in Portland, Oregon, Aronson spent nights and weekends staking out massage parlors for a story on how local police turned a blind eye on immigrant women used for sex trafficking.
Aronson replaces Ta’Leah Van Sistine who left The Herald on Sept. 19 for other employment.
“I can’t tell you how giddy I was when Eliza agreed to work for us,” said Michael Henneke, the Herald’s interim managing editor.
When she’s not working, Aronson enjoys water color painting and scuba diving.
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