KIRO Newsradio Reporter

Sam Campbell

Sam Campbell is a reporter with KIRO Newsradio, having previously covered the latest breaking news for the Portland metro area at KOIN.com. Before moving to the Pacific Northwest, he worked as a military news reporter with the USA TODAY Network at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Sam brings experience from news stations across the country, including New York City and Columbus, OH. He graduated from the Ohio University Scripps School of Journalism in 2017. When he's not working, he's hiking, playing video games or searching for the best dumpling spot in Seattle.

In Plain Sight: Critics claim We Heart Seattle destroys homeless peoples’ property

Criticisms have been leveled against We Heart Seattle and some activists and workers say the nonprofit has gone too far.

2 years ago

In Plain Sight: How controversial nonprofit We Heart Seattle uncovered human remains

We Heart Seattle's initial cleanup of a city park was interrupted by a grim discovery when their volunteers found decaying human remains.

2 years ago

Closed-door hearing for SPD officer caught laughing after Kandula’s death delayed

A hearing where Seattle Police Department officer Daniel Auderer would have pleaded his case to leadership has been delayed.

2 years ago

Road rage on SR167 ends in gunfire, troopers search for suspect

A driver on State Route 167 near Renton opened fired at another driver next to him after an argument between the two, the Washington State Patrol (WSP) said.

2 years ago

Military helicopter crashes on JBLM after ‘mishap,’ two crew onboard

A military Apache helicopter crashed on the grounds of JBLM with two soldiers on board Tuesday morning.

2 years ago

‘Decades of headaches’ end: Montlake turn lanes onto SR-520 expected to ease congestion

Montlake turn lanes should ease congestion around one of the busiest interchanges in Seattle ending five decades of “circuitous” workarounds.

2 years ago

Family escapes burning Kent home, firefighters save man on roof

Firefighters rushed to a burning home in Kent early Wednesday morning, saving a person from the roof of a house fire.

2 years ago

Security guard stabbed, suspect barricades inside Beacon Hill apartment

SWAT officers surrounded a complex in Seattle's Beacon Hill neighborhood after police said a man stabbed a guard barricaded himself inside.

2 years ago

Burien police officer not enforcing city’s new camping ban

A Burien police officer backed down from enforcing the city’s camping ban after being confronted by a former city council member.

2 years ago

‘Dogs in crisis’: English Bulldog shot, 8 puppies rescued in Pierce County

Ten dogs, including eight puppies and an English bulldog that was shot in the face, were rescued from homes within three days.

2 years ago

Deputies did not pursue Burien hit-and-run suspect before fatal crash

The Jeep’s driver was pronounced dead in the hit-and-run and a child in the back seat was "severely injured," the court documents stated.