MyNorthwest Editor

Stephanie Klein

Stephanie joined the MyNorthwest team in February 2008. She began working on the KIRO Radio newsdesk fresh out of the University of Washington. After a short stint in reality TV, she returned to help launch MyNorthwest. Email Stephanie at [email protected]

State reports 92% compliance after vaccine mandate deadline

At least 92% of state workers have shown proof they're vaccinated against COVID-19 or were approved for exemption, according to the state.

1 day ago

Seattle school district reports 99% COVID vaccine compliance

Seattle's school district says the "overwhelming majority" of its staff has shown proof that they have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

2 days ago

Seattle store owner arrested for trafficking stolen Star Wars LEGOs

A store owner in downtown Seattle was arrested on Friday for trafficking stolen Star Wars LEGOs, among other items.

2 days ago

What to know now that Oct. 18 deadline for vaccine mandate has arrived

The deadline for state workers, including educators, and healthcare workers to show their employers proof that they're vaccinated against COVID-19 is Monday, Oct. 18.

3 days ago

Seattle police patrolling lower West Seattle Bridge after reports of covered plates

Seattle police say they are conducting enforcement at the lower West Seattle Bridge after it was discovered that drivers have been obscured their license plates to avoid traffic cameras.

4 days ago

Seattle Police Chief asks officers to submit vaccine paperwork

As the Oct. 18 deadline to prove COVID-19 vaccination or risk losing a job looms, Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz sent a heartfelt memo to officers letting them know he doesn't want to lose them.

4 days ago

Boeing employees protest vaccine mandate in Everett

A few dozen people stood in the rain outside the Machinist union hall in Everett on Friday protesting the vaccine mandate Boeing announced this week.

5 days ago

Seattle Public Schools will suspend 142 bus routes in anticipation of driver shortage

Seattle Public Schools says it has alerted parents that it's suspending school bus service on 142 routes -- or 24% -- due to staffing challenges.

5 days ago

Machinists union set to bargain over COVID vaccine mandate with Boeing

Boeing's Machinist Union released a statement, acknowledging that a vaccine mandate is a divisive issue for members, asking employees to choose "between beliefs or their jobs."

5 days ago

Former Boeing 737 MAX pilot indicted for fraud

A federal grand jury has indicted a former Boeing 737 MAX Chief Technical Pilot, charging him with deceiving the Federal Aviation Administration.

6 days ago

Visiting Washington’s Sno-Parks will cost more this fall, winter

For the first time since 2009, visitors to Washington Sno-Parks will have to pay a little more .

10 days ago

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert apologizes for ‘racist’ campaign mailer

King County Councilmember Kathy Lambert took to Facebook and apologized for campaign mailers that her fellow councilmembers called racist.

12 days ago

Seattle Mariners ask Washingtonians to pause all non-baseball activities

The Seattle Mariners are officially calling for a statewide pause on all non-baseball activities to help "increase the Fun Differential" in Washington.

20 days ago

Puget Sound region should expect unstable weather as cold air moves in

After a beautiful fall Saturday, the Puget Sound is due for a bout of unstable weather conditions.

24 days ago

3 men shot in Seattle parking lot on Aurora Avenue

Seattle police are investigating a shooting in a parking lot along Aurora Avenue on Sunday night that left three men injured.

1 month ago

Pierce County issues mask mandate for large, outdoor events

Beginning Tuesday, anyone over the age of 5, regardless of vaccination status, must wear a face covering at large, outdoor events in Pierce County.