Hello, I’m Katharine Wilson, a digital and print reporter based in Washington, D.C. I am passionate about delivering political and local news in a helpful, human-focused way.
This spring, I'm covering the Texas congressional delegation for The Texas Tribune. I am also writing investigative and feature stories for my student newspaper, The Diamondback, as a senior staff writer.
Last year, I covered Congress, the Supreme Court and the Democratic National Convention for Capital News Service with a focus on news important to Maryland. On the weekends, I interned with CNN Inside Politics helping track the 2024 presidential and congressional elections. I previously interned with NBC, Montgomery Community Media, The Herald-Mail and College Park Here & Now.
I specialize in writing features, data-based investigations, and breaking news stories with a politics focus. I have covered city, county, state and national politics over the last three years. As a local news reporter, I have covered a wide range of issues including businesses, gentrification, education, and the criminal justice system.
Outside of politics and local news, I am passionate about arts and entertainment reporting. I produce a biweekly pop culture news show for WMUC-FM radio and have written extensive features about local artists for various publications.
After I graduate from the University of Maryland in May 2025, I plan to spend my career writing about the intersections of policy and everyday people.
Click here to read some of my recent work. Please reach out with any news tips, opportunities or questions.
