Profile
Lina Washington Biography
Lina Washington is an African-American working in the field of journalism as a sports anchor and reporter for 12 News. Before joining the station, she worked at KXTV in Sacramento as a sports anchor
Lina Washington Height
Washington stands at a rough height of 5 feet and 6 inches.
Lina Washington Age
Washington is 36 years old. She was born on March 18, 1990. She annually celebrates her birthday on March 18th as suggested by her Facebook post on March 19, 2019, captioned“…But yesterday I felt the love…so many of you taking the time to wish me a happy birthday…” Her age was shared by an article covering her father’s death in 2020, claiming that she had a chance to visit her parents for her 30th birthday before the quarantine order was enacted.
Personal Life
Lina Washington Relatives and Family
Washington was born to Linda and Robert Edward. Linda was an educator and a cancer survivor. Robert worked at a casino and had to resume work due to his need for insulin since he was diabetic. He passed away due to COVID-19 on July 11, 2019. Washington has two siblings, Shwane and Chris.
Lina Washington Spouse and Children | Father
Washington manages to keep her marital and relationship status private; therefore, it is unknown if he is in any relationship. During her spare time, she teaches fitness classes and enjoys hikes in the desert and live music. In addition, she also mentors aspiring journalists, in hopes of inspiring them to follow in her footsteps
Lina Washington Education
Washington received her diploma from Corona del Sol High School before enrolling at Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. She later graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. Before switching careers, she was a dance major ahead of her sophomore year then switched to broadcast journalism ahead of her sophomore year. She is also a four-year member of the Arizona State Dance Team.
Professional Life
Lina Washington Career
Washington works as a sports anchor and reporter for 12 News. She covers everything involving Arizona sports, from the Diamondbacks, Mercury, to the Cardinals and Suns teams across the high school ranks, bringing insight, energy, and profound local connection to each broadcast. She airs at 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10 p.m. newscasts and co-hosts Friday Night Fever, D-Backs on Deck, 12Sports Locker Room, and 12Sports Tonight.
Before joining the station, Washington worked at stations such as KXTV Sacramento as a sports anchor, and reporter, and at KGET in Bakersfield as a sports director. She covered various topics, including breaking news, wildfires, and championship celebrations. She has delivered live coverage from sports’ biggest events, including the NBA and WNBA Finals, the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the NCAA Men’s Final Four. In addition, she is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and is an Emmy Award winner.
Lina Washington Net Worth
Washington has garnered a net worth ranging from $1 million to $6 million during her successful career as a journalist.
Lina Washington Salary
Washington receives an approximate annual salary of $110, 000, which she earns working as a sports anchor and reporter for 12 News.
Lina Washington Social Media
Washington has active social media platforms, i.e., Facebook, X(previously Twitter), and Instagram. She has a following of over 5.1K on Facebook, over 5.3K on Instagram, and over 9.9K on X.