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.

Warmer than average temperatures could start in April, last into winter

The National Weather Service's seasonal outlook showed an increase of warmer than average temperatures all the way into next winter.
12 years ago

Critics blast new I-405 tolling as money grab aimed at forcing drivers onto buses

Critics believe toll rates for express toll lanes on I-405 between Bellevue and Lynnwood is just a money grab by the state, and that this is just the first step to tolling and changing the HOV requirements for every road.
12 years ago

Man found with multiple gunshot wounds in downtown Seattle

A man was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a shooting in downtown Seattle early Thursday morning.
12 years ago

Seattle mayor to ask voters for $900 million transportation levy

Mayor Ed Murray's "Move Seattle" plan will cost $900 million in property taxes over the course of nine years.
12 years ago

State to set I-405 toll rates, HOV requirements Wednesday

We'll find out Wednesday night how much it will cost and what passenger requirements are for driving in the new I-405 Express Toll Lanes between Lynnwood and Bellevue.
12 years ago

Police say woman stabbed multiple times in Fremont

A woman is at Harborview Medical Center with possible life-threatening injuries after she was stabbed multiple times Tuesday afternoon in Fremont.
12 years ago

Report: Hope Solo’s husband charged with DUI again

Hope Solo's husband, Jerramy Stevens, has been formally charged with DUI, according to TMZ.
12 years ago

Doughnuts not just for cops anymore, robbers like them too

Even the robbers are going after doughnuts in Seattle. Police were called to a Krispy Kreme on Aurora Sunday night after a man threatened employees and took off with a maple bar.
12 years ago

No one wants Edith Macefield’s Ballard home – at least at this price

Somewhat ironically, no one bought Edith Macefield's boarded-up old Ballard home Friday at auction.
12 years ago

Police find convicted bank robber’s bunker in Sammamish

Police discovered a bunker in Sammamish where they say a convicted bank robber stashed guns and other stolen items.
12 years ago

Season ticket holders will pay more to see Seahawks this season

If you think Seahawks tickets are already expensive, last year was a bargain because the team announced Monday prices are going up.
12 years ago

Group files lawsuit against Seattle zoo, demands elephants go to sanctuary

The Oklahoma City Zoo isn't good enough, according to the Elephant Justice Project, which hopes to block the move of Seattle's two elephants. The group has filed a lawsuit against the Woodland Park Zoo in King County Superior Court.
12 years ago

WSDOT postpones long-term plan to close Highway 99 in Seattle

The Washington State Department of Transportation is postponing plans to close SR 99, originally scheduled to begin Wednesday night.
12 years ago

Reports: One injured in second Bothell school bus crash

A driver was reportedly taken to a hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Bothell Friday afternoon.
12 years ago

No real evidence there are more traffic crashes after springing forward

Proponents trying to do away with Daylight Savings in Washington state argued to the Legislature the time change results in more traffic accidents.
12 years ago

Video: Inside look at all Seattle’s food at the landfill

If you haven't heard by now that Seattle is making you compost, there's a new video to illustrate how important it is to separate your trash.
12 years ago

Reports: Harrison Ford crashes small plane on LA golf course

Actor Harrison Ford has reportedly crash-landed a small plane on a golf course in Los Angeles.
12 years ago

Video: Octopus tries to mingle with humans at Seattle Aquarium

An octopus at the Seattle Aquarium is making headlines for trying to bust out of its enclosures to get a taste of the vertebrates life.
12 years ago

Video: Bertha completely emerges from the depths of Seattle

The Washington State Department of Transportation announced the SR-99 tunnel boring machine, Bertha, is completely in the access pit.
12 years ago

Former Senator Joe Lieberman hears “echoes” of Neville Chamberlin

Former U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman joined David Boze, filling in for Michael Medved on AM 770 KTTH Wednesday, to say that he thought Benjamin Netanyahu presented an alternative.
12 years ago

Kurt Cobain’s childhood home is up for sale again

A childhood home of legendary rocker Kurt Cobain is back up for sale.
12 years ago

Man arrested for threats, slurs at Capitol Hill store

A 52-year-old man was arrested Monday after hurling epithets and slurs at people in a Capitol Hill store, according to police.
12 years ago

Seattle mayor proposes $2.9 billion transportation plan

Mayor Ed Murray wants to invest $2.9 billion in the Seattle's transportation over the next 10 years.
12 years ago

Sex offender who illegally crossed border from Canada charged with burglary, rape

A Level III registered sex offender who illegally crossed the border from Canada two years ago has been charged with burglary and rape.
12 years ago