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<p><h2>Early Life and Education</h2></p>

<p>Kim Khazei was born in Massachusetts, United States. She has one <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Khazei">brother</a>, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Khazei">Alan Khazei</a>, who is known for his work in public service and civic engagement.</p>

<p>She attended the University of Missouri-Columbia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Broadcast Journalism from the highly regarded Missouri School of Journalism.</p>

<p><h2>Career Beginnings in Journalism</h2></p>

<p>Kim Khazei began her career in journalism at KOMU-TV, the NBC-affiliated station in Columbia, Missouri, which is owned and operated in conjunction with the University of Missouri. She gained valuable experience in television reporting and anchoring during her time there.</p>

<p>She then moved to KQTV, an ABC affiliate in St. Joseph, Missouri, where she worked as an anchor for four years. In 1985, Khazei relocated to Champaign, Illinois, and worked with another NBC-affiliated station for approximately a year. She later joined KOVR-TV, a CBS-affiliated station in Sacramento, California, where she worked as an anchor and reporter. The mention of Chicago in this context appears to be a geographic error; Sacramento and Chicago are distinct cities in different states.</p>

<p><h2>7NEWS Boston and WHDH-TV</h2></p>

<p>In 1994, Khazei joined WHDH-TV’s 7NEWS in Boston, Massachusetts, which was then owned by Sunbeam Television Corporation. She co-anchored several key broadcasts such as the 7NEWS Morning Edition and 7NEWS at Noon, where she worked alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cathy_Marshall_(news_anchor)">Cathy Marshall</a>. She also contributed to the station’s Healthcast reports.</p>

<p>In 2001, Khazei took a voluntary departure from her role to focus on raising her family. She returned to WHDH-TV in 2007 and resumed her responsibilities as an anchor on 7NEWS.</p>

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<p><h2>Major News Coverage and Reporting Highlights</h2></p>

<p>Throughout her journalism career, Kim Khazei has covered several noteworthy events. She reported on the economic and social effects of the Persian Gulf War, including assignments in Israel during the height of the conflict. Her coverage extended to major disasters such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hurricane_Gilbert">Hurricane Gilbert</a> in Texas and the Loma Prieta earthquake in San Francisco.</p>

<p>Khazei also covered significant national news events, including the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Kennedy_Jr.">John F. Kennedy Jr.</a> plane crash. In 2009, she reported on the controversial arrest of Harvard University <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates_Jr.">professor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates_Jr.">Henry Louis Gates Jr.</a> in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Her reporting continued as she covered <a href="/biography/barack-obama">President</a> <a href="/biography/barack-obama">Barack Obama</a>’s “Beer Summit” — a nationally televised meeting between <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates_Jr.">Gates</a>, Sergeant James Crowley, and <a href="/biography/joe-biden">Vice President</a> <a href="/biography/joe-biden">Joe Biden</a> aimed at easing racial tensions sparked by the incident.</p>

<p>Her personal interest in medicine, inspired by her father, a cardiovascular surgeon, influenced her work in health journalism. She received recognition for several health segments, including “Someone You Should Know” and “Ask the Doctor.”</p>

<p><h2>Community Involvement and Charity Work</h2></p>

<p>Outside of her professional life, Kim Khazei has actively supported several non-profit organizations. She has participated in programs such as the Public School Mentoring Program and the Big Sister Association, reflecting her commitment to community development and youth support.</p>

<p><h2>Personal Life and Public Presence</h2></p>

<p>Kim Khazei is married to Scott A. Huff, a graduate of Bowling Green State University. The couple, who had a longstanding relationship before marrying, have three children: Tatum, Walker, and Hayden. They reside in Winchester, Massachusetts.</p>

<p>In addition to her work on television, Khazei maintains a professional presence on social media. She joined Twitter in 2009 and uses the platform to share news stories and updates, effectively extending her journalistic voice beyond the newsroom.</p>

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