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Former KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Kate Stone

Kate Stone is an award-winning journalist and storyteller. While originally from Park City, Utah, she's called Seattle home for the past six years. A graduate of the University of Washington's Communication Leadership masters program, Kate produced news, video, and digital content for over a decade at multiple organizations in the Salt Lake City and Seattle area before joining Bonneville International. She loves exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and is in constant search of the perfect bowl of ramen.

Seattle Catholic prep school pays $2.4M to former student over sex abuse claims

A Seattle Catholic prep school is paying over $2.4M to a former student claiming she was groomed and sexually abused by a teacher.
2 years ago

Bellevue police guild slams city response to officer’s on-duty injury

Officer Kevin Bereta's injury situation has now generated turmoil between the Bellevue Police Officers' Guild and the city of Bellevue.
2 years ago

Former WSDOT worker sues over gas price whistleblowing claims

A conservative advocacy group filed a lawsuit against the state of Washington, on behalf of a former WSDOT worker who said he was told to lie.
2 years ago

Seattle arrest prompts concerns of ‘serial killer’ targeting homeless

"It almost sounds like the beginnings of a serial killer," a reporter told SPD Chief Diaz during a conference. "He didn't know these (homeless) people." 
2 years ago

Police pursuit, parental rights initiatives go before Washington lawmakers

Police pursuits and parental rights in schools were in the spotlight in Olympia as lawmakers considered two citizen-led initiatives.
2 years ago

Federal officials: Local ports at risk of “spy cranes”

Fears of "spy cranes" are brewing in ports in Western Washington and across the country as questions are raised over whether the Chinese-made equipment could be used in cyberattacks.
2 years ago

Showdown over added delivery app fees hits Seattle streets

Near Pike Place market on Thursday, about a dozen people rallied in support of the law, which impacts an estimated 40,000 gig workers in Seattle.
2 years ago

Mayor Bruce Harrell calls Seattle ‘persistent’ in State of the City address

In his second address, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell outlined future goals for tackling crime, the drug crisis, affordable housing, and other issues.
2 years ago

Prosecutors will not charge Seattle officer in death of Jaahnavi Kandula

King County prosecutors said Wednesday it will not be charging Seattle Police Department Officer Kevin Dave in the death of Jaahnavi Kandula.
2 years ago

Boys, ages 12 and 13, who led police on car chase given different outcomes after court appearances

Seattle detectives believe the woman was reporting her two children, but she did not provide their names or indicate she knew them.
2 years ago

Man faces multiple charges after WSP trooper shooting in Kent

A man accused of shooting a Washington State Patrol trooper multiple times in Kent last Friday has been charged.
2 years ago

3 of Washington’s 6 citizen initiatives will get legislative hearings

Citizen-backed changes to police pursuit, state income tax, and parental rights laws will get their moment in front of lawmakers in Olympia this month.
2 years ago

End of PSE’s obligation to provide natural gas service closer to passing legislature

House Republican leader Drew Stokesbary, R-Auburn, said earlier this week the legislation would, "effectively ban natural gas for for Washingtonians."
2 years ago

More charges recommended for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle

Washington State Patrol forwarded their recommendations for seven additional people involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 be charged.
2 years ago

Expedia to close Seattle offices for 3 days to up security after spy cam reports

Expedia's development comes after a former employee was charged earlier this month with installing spy cameras in two all-gender restrooms on the campus.
2 years ago

Expedia employees: We were left in the dark about bathroom spy cams

Employees at Expedia's Seattle headquarters say they were unaware of an investigation into cameras found in two bathrooms until the news surfaced online.
2 years ago

Ingraham High students arrested for trying to rob classmate at gunpoint

Four Ingraham High School students were arrested Friday and are accused of trying to rob another student at gunpoint on school grounds.
2 years ago

WSP recommends charges for protesters who shut down I-5 in Seattle

The agency recommended charges against five people accused of being involved in the pro-Palestinian protest that shut down I-5 north for hours last month.
3 years ago

Wash. lawmakers abandon proposed statewide property tax hike

The state's cap on annual property tax increases will stay as is. Senate Bill 5770 won't move forward this session, state Sen. Jamie Pedersen said Friday.
3 years ago

Jury awards families $215,000 in lawsuit against Seattle Children’s Hospital

A King County jury has ruled the hospital is responsible for exposing two babies and an 11-year-old child to a deadly fungus during medical procedures.
3 years ago

Sputtering out: Push for state gas price transparency fails in legislature

Senate Bill 6052 would have forced oil companies to disclose data on their profit margins and how much they make per gallon of gas in Washington.
3 years ago

Puget Sound Energy held another ‘flex event’: Why this one was different

Another Puget Sound Energy "flex event" took place Thursday morning. But this one wasn't a repeat of what happened during the frigid cold snap last month.
3 years ago

Out of time: Push for permanent standard time in WA fails to clear legislature

On permanent standard time, Washington would still have 4 p.m. sunsets in the winter, but would lose the 10 p.m. sunsets in the summer.
3 years ago

Graffiti crimes can once again be prosecuted in Seattle, court rules

City Attorney Ann Davison announced the ordinance is once again in effect. If you tag something, prepare to be charged with a gross misdemeanor.
3 years ago