Brandon Thompson is a Reporter at KIRO 7. With over eight years of experience, he focuses on political scandals, elections, and major natural disasters, showcasing his passion for political and investigative reporting. His work has been featured in various outlets, including FOX21 News, KTLA, and Yahoo News.
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Brandon Thompson's articles predominantly focus on local government, crime, and weather-related news in Portland, Oregon. Given this coverage pattern, he would likely be interested in receiving pitches related to local government policy changes or announcements, crime trends and developments within the Portland Police Bureau (PPB), as well as stories regarding severe weather impacts on the region.
Pitches offering exclusive insights from local officials or experts familiar with Portland's unique governmental structures and policies could resonate well with Brandon. Additionally, since he covers evolving stories related to crime and homelessness, firsthand accounts from affected individuals or organizations working to address these issues might also capture his interest.
It’s important for PR professionals reaching out to Brandon to ensure that their pitches are tailored specifically to the local context of Portland and align closely with the themes covered in his articles.
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By: Brandon Thompson
As Seattle leaders say they are looking to community groups who work to interrupt the cycle of gun violence, several of those organizations say they are not being paid by the city in a way that prevents them from doing the work to heal their neighborhoods.
By: Brandon Thompson, Katy Wade
The collective of those groups told KIRO 7's Brandon Thompson how they plan to do it, while also actively helping those affected by last Sunday's shooting at the Seattle Center.
“We’re here to interrupt natural selection, and if we can do that and nobody gets really hurt, that’s a good day for us.”
By: Brandon Thompson
The pressure to adopt AI isn't just about staying competitive anymore; it's about survival. In 2026, AI is far past the experimental phase.
By: Brandon Thompson
“When you're talking to the regular person in Seattle who just wants a safe place for their kids, it is pretty clear they want to have more tools to help with public safety,” Nguyen said.
By: Brandon Thompson
“A couple of days later, I was almost hospitalized because the infection was about to kill me,” one patient said.
By: Brandon Thompson
“It doesn’t show us the inspection logs of the vessel...It doesn’t show us whether or not there was a culture on site of being able to report health and safety concerns,” said an environmental and occupational health professor at UW.
By: Brandon Thompson
You have until Sept. 20 to weigh in.
By: Brandon Thompson
Firefighting unions, health experts, and Washington leaders are raising concerns about a supplement brought to Spokane claiming to help firefighters detox some of it from their bodies in the aftermath of deadly fires that destroyed homes and tore through tens of thousands of acres.
By: Brandon Thompson
Firefighting unions, health experts, and Washington leaders are raising concerns about a supplement brought to Spokane claiming to help firefighters
