Megan Clarke

Megan Clarke anchors 7News at noon and the 4 p.m. newscast.

Meganis an Emmy Award-winning journalist and joined the 7News team in February of 2023 as a fill-in anchor and reporter, covering the impacts of the opioid crisis across Northern Virginia and rising crime trends in the District. During her time last 7News, she traveled to Lewiston, Maine to cover a tragic mass shooting that claimed more than a dozen lives and left another 13 injured. Megan and 7News Photographer Dale Wright spent four days in Maine as the search for the shooter played out.

Before her time at 7News, Megan worked at the NBC, CBS affiliate in Fresno, California for almost 10 years.

Megan concluded her time in Fresno as a morning anchor and producer, and also worked as a weekend anchor, weekday reporter, weekend producer, multimedia journalist and freelance field producer.

In one of her favorite assignments, Megan traveled to Washington, D.C. to cover a three-day Honor Flight. She flew across the United States with dozens of veterans and their guardians, sharing stories as the veterans toured the monuments built in their honor.

During her time in the Golden State, Megan covered California’s historic drought and devastating wildfires, including the notable Ferguson Fire, which shut down Yosemite National Park and tragically claimed the lives of two firefighters.

Megan also covered presidential visits and campaigns, like former President Barack Obama’s 2016 Father’s Day visit to Yosemite.

Megan interviewed United States Senator Bernie Sanders during his 2016 presidential campaign and interviewed Governor Gavin Newsom regarding California High-Speed Rail promises and funding frustrations.

In 2021, Megan brought viewers to live nonstop coverage, providing insight as Jeff Bezos blasted into space with three other civilians on his groundbreaking Blue Origin flight.

Behind the scenes, Megan is a proud community advocate for efforts funding youth enrichment and success. She has helped host the 2019 Miss California competition and hosted fundraisers for the Boys & Girls Club of America and Mothers Against Drunk Driving—in all, playing a tiny part in helping raise thousands of dollars for the community’s youth.

A proud daughter of two retired educators, Megan carries a lifelong love of learning into her profession. She enjoys visits with family back in California, spending time with her wonderful new friends across the DMV, attending her new church, fitness, adventures, travel, museums, good food and live music.

Megan is currently finishing her master’s degree in International Relations and Communication from Liberty University and is a proud Fresno State alumna. Go ‘Dogs!

Send Megan any tips or ideas, as she covers stories across D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.