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 baby killer whale caught on video

There's new video of a killer whale calf recently born to the L-pod.
12 years ago

First the Sonics, now Oklahoma City gets Seattle’s elephants

Two Asian elephants from Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo will be moved to the Oklahoma City Zoo this spring.
12 years ago

Pierce County detectives find missing disabled teen

Detectives have located a missing teen who they describe as mentally delayed.
12 years ago

Video: Preview released for Marshawn Lynch’s new movie

Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch stars in a biopic about his rise from the streets of Oakland to Super Bowl champion. A preview of the film was released Monday.
12 years ago

Dori grills SDOT director on Mercer Street, Sound Transit

Cutting right to the chase, KIRO Radio's Dori Monson asked Seattle Department of Transportation director Scott Kubly why the city isn't doing more for drivers.
12 years ago

Reports: Kshama Sawant to represent herself in disorderly conduct trial

Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant has reportedly requested to represent herself in a disorderly conduct trial.
12 years ago

Bertha makes it through concrete wall into access pit

Bertha the drill has broken through the 20-foot wall of concrete on the Seattle waterfront.
12 years ago

Mike McGinn on why Seattle councilmembers are calling it quits

First Nick Licata, then Tom Rasmussen, and now Seattle City Councilmember Sally Clark has announced she won't run for re-election in the fall. So why are these longtime city leaders calling it quits now? We asked former Mayor Mike McGinn for his theory.
12 years ago

Judge rules Richland florist was wrong to refuse service to gay couple

A judge has ruled a Richland florist who refused service to a same-sex couple in 2013 violated Washington's Consumer Protection Act.
12 years ago

Officer Britt Sweeney testifies about shooting of partner

The only person to witness the fatal shooting of Seattle police officer Timothy Brenton five years ago has testified.
12 years ago

Seattle mayor focuses on racial inequality in State of the City address

In addition to dedicating $35 million to support affordable housing in Seattle and unveiling new websites to increase government transparency, the mayor focused on racial inequality in his State of the City address Tuesday.
12 years ago

Warm in Seattle, but not because of global warming

A beautiful sunset and highs near 60 degrees Monday in Seattle have some dreaming of summer and others screaming 'global warming.'
12 years ago

Boat traffic rerouted with new 520 bridge span

Boats sailing in Lake Washington will have to take a different path for passing the 520 bridge for a while.
12 years ago

Bill would cut Boeing tax breaks over workforce reductions

A lawmaker says she will introduce a bill that could reduce Boeing's multibillion dollar tax break if the company trims its overall Washington state workforce.
12 years ago

Bald eagle survives collision on I-405

While maybe a little stunned, a bald eagle survived a crash on I-405 near Kirkland Sunday evening.
12 years ago

Seattle ending right turns on red at some intersections

The city of Seattle is rolling out new safety improvements to end traffic deaths and serious injuries in the next 15 years.
12 years ago

Lawmaker explains bill to end personal choice exemptions for vaccines

In the midst of a measles resurgence, a state lawmaker from Everett has introduced a bill to remove the personal belief exemption for vaccines.
12 years ago

Reports: Pierce College evacuated for suspicious car on campus

Pierce College in Puyallup was reportedly evacuated Friday morning after a parked car was discovered with a suspicious substance inside.
12 years ago

Heavy rain brings flooding, mudslides

Forecasters say days of heavy rainfall have increased the threat of landslides in Western Washington.
12 years ago

Multi-car rollover crash snarls traffic on I-5 in Tacoma

All lanes of I-5 in Tacoma were blocked Thursday afternoon following a rollover crash. Crews have cleared most of the debris, but a long backup remains.
12 years ago

Pete Carroll admits to crying over Super Bowl loss

Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll told 'Today's Show' Matt Lauer Thursday he uses tough situations to fuel success and admitted he's cried over the Super Bowl loss.
12 years ago

Washington lawmaker aims to limit vaccine exemptions

As a fifth person in Washington state is confirmed with a case of measles, a lawmaker has introduced a bill that would not allow personal beliefs to be a sufficient reason to not vaccinate a child.
12 years ago

Children’s Hospital thanks Russell Wilson

Despite a tough loss Sunday, Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson showed up for his regular visit to Seattle Children's Hospital to visit with patients.
12 years ago

EA Sports simulates Super Bowl alternate ending

EA Sports has simulated the 'what would have happened' scenario with Marshawn Lynch completing a touchdown - the play many critics have said they were expecting.
12 years ago