Daysha Eaton
ReporterDaysha Eaton reports about religion and cultural issues, including social justice, for KUER.
In her coverage, she aims to explore how faith and spirituality shape American culture.
She covers The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as well as other Christian and non-Christian religions.
She holds a liberal arts degree from the Evergreen State College, and a M.A. in journalism from the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.
Daysha got her start at Seattle public radio stations, KPLU (now KNKX) and KUOW. She also worked with several Alaska Public Radio Network member stations before coming to KUER. In addition, she has reported for NPR, PRI, and National Native News.
When she’s not in the newsroom she enjoys being outdoors, especially hiking with her Australian Shepherd dog, Lucky. She is also a certifiedyoga instructor.
She's happy to get news tips, which are best sent via email.
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Brigham Young University quietly announced this week that the school plans to make its Honor Code Office more transparent, signaling a change that follows… -
Under blue skies, thousands gathered Friday at Promontory Summit nearly 100 miles north of Salt Lake City to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the… -
This weekend, hundreds of thousands of people will gather to mark the completion of the transcontinental railroad in Utah 150 years ago.On May 10, 1869,… -
What happened in two Utah courtrooms this week changed everything for one man who had been wrestling with a childhood trauma that had haunted him for… -
During his graduation speech Friday, Brigham Young University valedictorian, Matt Easton, told his classmates “I have come to terms, not with who I… -
Updated 11:13 p.m. 4/26/19The judiciary body of the United Methodist Church ruled Friday against LGBTQ clergy members and same-sex marriage in the church,… -
On a recent morning before Sunday services, some of Salt Lake City’s poorest residents arrive at First United Methodist Church, where Jim Ecker helps… -
Most Americans believe that religion should play a bigger role in society than it does now, unlike their counterparts in Europe and Canada, according to a… -
Against the backdrop of Temple Square in full bloom, officials from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Friday unveiled an ambitious… -
The Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City is raising funds to help rebuild the fire-damaged Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris. The gesture of support comes as… -
Students allege that the university is mistreating victims of sexual assault and harassment, especially women and LGBTQ students. -
Hundreds of people turned out to protest Friday on the campus of Brigham Young University in Provo. The school is sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ…
