Patrick Terpstra
Patrick Terpstra
National Investigative Reporter
Patrick Terpstra is a national investigative reporter devoted to accuracy, clarity and fairness. His reporting relies on data, records and brave people willing to share their experiences. He aims to expose problems and difficulties with governments, corporations, and other mighty entities, while searching just as hard for solutions. His work at Scripps has exposed how a couple without medical experience led a massive troubled covid testing operation. He revealed how the state of Maryland secretly refused to implement key parts of a new online privacy law. He also uncovered how cellphone emergency alerts fail to warn people in the way of deadly wildfires. Prior to joining Scripps, Patrick covered Washington for the Cox Media Group. His reporting on former Congressman Paul Broun’s office spending led to the indictment and federal conviction of his chief of staff. Patrick can be reached at patrick.terpstra@scripps.com.
Recent Work
Senators Use Q&A To Debate Impeachment Ahead Of Key Witness Vote
Trump's Impeachment Defense Team Presents Case Amid Witness Debate
What The Senate Impeachment Trial Will Look Like
Judiciary Committee Turns Focus To Articles Of Impeachment
National Scooter Safety Standards Are In The Works
The Little Girl Who Taught Author Mitch Albom 'A Million Lessons'
Diplomat, Trump's Ex-Russia Adviser To Testify In Impeachment Inquiry
Senate Able To Avoid Impeachment Spectacle ... For Now
What The House Impeachment Resolution Actually Does
2019 Sees Fewer Wildfires, But They're Hitting Populated Areas
ICE Getting A Colder Shoulder This Year From Cities, Counties
Parts Of California Still Can't Get Wildfire Alerts
Juul's Lobbyists Now Include A Former U.S. Senator
Off Balance: The Scooter Craze Is Too Fast For Safety Rules
Letter Details Park Service Spending On Trump July 4th Event
Park Service To Pay Extra For July 4th In DC Despite Unfunded Projects
Newsy Investigation Finds Wildfire Emergency Alerts Lacking
Fire Trap: The Failure To Alert During Deadly Wildfires (Trailer)
Former NFL Player Explains Why He Traded The Field For The Classroom
Half A Million Farms Have Received Federal Aid Amid China Trade War
Steep Drop In Visas For Afghans, Iraqis Who Helped U.S. Forces
Rate Of Violence Against Nurses Climbs Again
#MeToo Effort In Congress Not Over Despite Changes
Violence Against Nurses Is Up While OSHA Enforcement Is Down
This Medical Student Turned Her Depression Into A Movement
