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.

Michael Medved: There’s something deeply wrong

KTTH's Michael Medved is disturbed by Trump's tweets accusing President Obama of wiretapping.
10 years ago

Homeless, businesses clash over SoDo camp cleanup

The City of Seattle plans to clean out a homeless camp located in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood, but residents ask for mercy.
10 years ago

Rollover crash on I-5 near Mercer shut down 4 lanes Monday morning

All northbound lanes on I-5 near Mercer Street in Seattle are clear after an earlier rollover crash.
10 years ago

Alaskan Way Viaduct reopens early

Seattle drivers beware. The Alaskan Way Viaduct is closed most of the day Saturday and Sunday for a semiannual inspection.
10 years ago

Seattle survey: Over half of homeless admit to using drugs, alcohol

In Seattle’s homeless survey, released on Friday, over half of the respondents said they use drugs or alcohol.
10 years ago

Senators Rossi, O’Ban may go after Sound Transit over car tabs

Two state senators are asking AG Bob Ferguson for a ruling on the constitutionality of raising car tab fees for light rail expansion.
10 years ago

Michael Medved: There’s no Jeff Sessions scandal

Michael Medved says as a senator, Jeff Sessions met many people, including Russians. He also says Sessions got a raw deal.
10 years ago

Spotty snow showers reported in Seattle area

The Seattle area saw spotty snow showers on Sunday after a sunny Saturday morning.
10 years ago

4.2 earthquake recorded near Belfair

A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck near Belfair on Wednesday night. People living in the area could feel shaking, but no damage was reported.
10 years ago

Chris Hansen, Wally Walker confident SoDo is best for NBA, NHL arena

Investor Chris Hansen is confident his goal of being the facilitator for getting the NBA and NHL to Seattle will be realized.
10 years ago

AG Ferguson disappointed in Trump’s flippant reaction to judge’s ruling

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson says President Trump can't accept defeat like a man after Judge Robart's ruling on the travel ban.
10 years ago

Sound Transit, Seattle Mayor review protocols after Sea-Tac protest

Seattle's mayor, Sound Transit, and King County Metro are reviewing protocols after Saturday's massive Sea-Tac protest.
10 years ago

Hundreds gather at Sea-Tac Airport to protest Trump’s executive order

Hundreds of people gathered at Sea-Tac Airport on Saturday evening to protest Donald Trump's executive order that includes a travel ban for seven countries.
10 years ago

Shooter still on the loose after injuring 3 at The Crocodile

Three people were shot in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood Thursday evening, according to police. The extent of injuries is still unknown.
10 years ago

Mayor Murray dumps Seattle’s bike share program

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray announced Friday afternoon that the city will no longer be in the bike share business. The last day of service is slated for March 31.
10 years ago

Unconscious driver found with needle in his arm on I-5

Police arrested a man for DUI after state troopers discovered him unconscious in a stalled car on I-5 near NE 50th on Friday. He had a needle in his arm.
10 years ago

Snow falls across Western Washington; 2016 enters climate ‘hall of fame’

Some Western Washington residents woke to pockets of snow and ice around their home on New Year's Day morning.
10 years ago

Mount Vernon police officer showing signs of improvement

A Mount Vernon Officer who was shot in the head while canvassing a neighborhood last week is showing signs of improvement.
10 years ago

Police say there’s one reason to step into harm’s way: the victims

Just two weeks after a Tacoma police officer was shot in the line of duty, another officer, this time in Mount Vernon, was shot answering a call. The frequency and violence of it had Ron Upshaw of KIRO Radio’s Ron and Don show thinking about how officers prepare to respond to potentially dangerous situations.  Do […]
10 years ago

Law enforcement community offers support to Mount Vernon officer

A Mount Vernon police officer is suffering a gunshot wound to the head at Harborview. The law enforcement community is offering words of encouragement to the injured officer and his family.
10 years ago

Police say Seattle homicide part of large trend targeting Asian residents

Police say a woman was shot in South Seattle Thursday night.
10 years ago

Mount Vernon police officer shot in line of duty hailed as community leader

A 61-year-old Mike "Mick" McClaughry was canvassing the neighborhood after a reported shooting in Mount Vernon Thursday night when he was shot in the head.
10 years ago

Patient on roof with knife prompts lockdown at Highline Medical Center

A mentally ill patient is on the roof of Highline Medical Center in Burien, according to police. The building is in lockdown.
10 years ago

Community sends thoughts, prayers to Tacoma Police

Following the tragic death of a Tacoma police officer Wednesday night, the community is responding with condolences to the family and messages of solidarity and comfort to the department.
10 years ago