Stephanie Klein

Former MyNorthwest Editor

Stephanie Klein

Former MyNorthwest editor. Stephanie began working on the KIRO Newsradio newsdesk fresh out of the University of Washington in 2002. After a short stint producing reality TV, she returned to help launch MyNorthwest in Feb. 2008. When she's not pouring over Google Analytics or a city budget, she loves being outside in her yard or on a patio with a novel and a hot cup of coffee. Check out her past stories below.

New CEO might be ‘perfect’ to stabilize Boeing, but may lack long-term leadership

Boeing stock jumped 3% on Monday, but there are mixed feelings about Boeing's decision to oust CEO Dennis Muilenburg.
7 years ago

Fund set up for family of Pierce County deputy killed in crash

The law enforcement community has set up a Legacy Fund for the family of a Pierce County deputy who was killed while responding to a domestic violence call.
7 years ago

Light returns after Seattle’s darkest days

Sun breaks are a treat in late December, but a reprieve might be even more special after record dark days on Friday and Saturday.
7 years ago

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg resigns

Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg has resigned, the company announced on Monday. David Calhoun will replace him on Jan. 13.
7 years ago

Pierce County deputy killed in crash while responding to domestic violence call

A Pierce County Sheriff's deputy was killed in a collision while rushing to a domestic violence call. Deputy Cooper Dyson, 25, leaves behind a young child and wife, who is pregnant with their second child.
7 years ago

Gov. Inslee responds to Dept. of Ecology’s climate change report

The Department of Ecology recommended that Washington make cuts to greenhouse gases before 2030. Gov. Inslee then proposed five pieces of climate legislation as part of his 2020 supplemental budget proposals.
7 years ago

Rep. Matt Shea allegedly engaged in domestic terrorism

Washington State Representative Matt Shea participated in domestic violence against the United States government, according to a state House investigation report.
7 years ago

Series of small earthquakes cap off busy 24 hours in Fall City

A 3.5 magnitude earthquake was measured near Fall City Wednesday evening.
7 years ago

Washington State Transportation Commission adopts recommendations on pay per mile

The Washington State Transportation Commission on Tuesday adopted recommendations for a pay per mile system across the state.
7 years ago

Boeing to suspend 737 MAX production

Boeing announced on Monday that it will suspend production of the 737 MAX in January. 
7 years ago

Seattle police nab 19 people for drug, warrant violations

Seattle police and US Marshalls arrested 19 people in downtown Seattle on Monday for warrants and narcotics violations.
7 years ago

Pierce County votes to join lawsuit to uphold I-976

The Pierce County Council voted (4-3) Tuesday to join the state lawsuit fighting to uphold the recent vote for $30 car tabs.
7 years ago

Amber Alert issued for 4 children out of Seattle canceled

An Amber Alert issued for four children out of Seattle has been canceled.
7 years ago

Legislative building in Olympia to reopen Tuesday after bomb threat

Lawmakers and staff will be allowed to return to the Legislative building at the Washington state capitol Tuesday morning after a bomb threat prompted its closure late Monday afternoon.
7 years ago

Gov. Inslee out for at least a week after hip replacement

Governor Jay Inslee said on Thursday that he's getting a hip replaced on Monday, which means he'll be out of the office for at least a week.
7 years ago

Regional homeless agency clears major hurdle

A plan to create a joint regional homeless agency won unanimous approval from the King County’s Regional Policy Committee on Thursday.
7 years ago

Seattle, King County file lawsuit against I-976

Just over a week past Election Day, the city of Seattle and King County have filed a lawsuit over I-976, Tim Eyman's $30 car tabs initiative. 
7 years ago

Referendum 88 supporters admit defeat

Voters are narrowly rejecting the "affirmative action referendum" -- R-88 -- in Washington state, prompting the Washington Fairness Coalition to admit defeat.
7 years ago

Egan Orion concedes; Kshama Sawant wins Seattle City Council race

Shortly after the latest vote count on Tuesday, Egan Orion conceded to his opponent, incumbent Kshama Sawant. 
7 years ago

Report: Fungus sickens Seattle Children’s hospital patient

A patient at Seattle Children's hospital has contracted an infection from a fungus found in three operating rooms, according to The Seattle Times.
7 years ago

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission needs hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys

Seattle’s Union Gospel Mission says it needs turkeys to feed the homeless on Thanksgiving. It needs 1,200 before Nov. 26.
7 years ago

Kshama Sawant declares victory in District 3 Seattle City Council race

Not all the votes are counted yet, but Kshama Sawant made a victory speech Saturday morning in the District 3 Seattle City Council race.
7 years ago

3.4 magnitude earthquake shakes Fall City

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake woke up people around Fall City, Washington Saturday morning.
7 years ago

How a vote recount works in Washington state

With the Sawant-Orion District 3 Seattle City Council race so close, many are asking about a recount.
7 years ago