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.

Father was following daughter on I-5 ahead of fatal crash

Based on witness reports, investigators suspect two cars were racing ahead of a crash on I-5 in Everett Friday afternoon that killed a woman and left her passenger with life-threatening injuries.
12 years ago

‘Shut up,’ Seahawks punter Jon Ryan says after menu tweet

Seahawks punter Jon Ryan caught a little heat for his tweet Tuesday morning comparing the Seahawks and Orioles in-flight menu.
12 years ago

Missing hiker found near Snoqualmie Pass after surviving several nights alone

Rescue crews have found a 21-year-old hiker missing since Monday near Snoqualmie Pass, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
12 years ago

Told you so: Second Avenue bike lane will ‘lead to accidents’

Dori took a drive down Second Avenue last month to witness Seattle's newest bike lane and predicted the new configuration would be confusing and dangerous.
12 years ago

Seattle woman and her dogs missing near Snoqualmie Pass

A 21-year-old Seattle woman who was hiking with her dogs near Snoqualmie Pass hasn't been heard from since Monday morning, according to the King County Sheriff's Office.
12 years ago

Three Sumatran tigers born at Point Defiance Zoo

It doesn't get any cuter than this. An endangered Sumatran tiger gave birth to three cubs overnight at the Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma.
12 years ago

What do the Seahawks eat on the plane ride home?

As you might have assumed, the Seahawks get a much nicer in-flight meal than the average Joe. A tweet from punter Jon Ryan validated our suspicion
12 years ago

Is this real? UFO sighting over Seattle

A UFO spotting over Seattle or a fun homemade video with a fog machine and toy space ship?
12 years ago

Seattle’s Harborview will accept overseas Ebola patients

Harborview Medical Center is now the fifth hospital in the U.S. offering to take in Americans infected with Ebola.
12 years ago

Bellevue buys back 57-year-old fire truck, makes plans for restoration

Ms. Belle, one of the city of Bellevue's first fire trucks, is in need of some serious TLC, but she's finally back home.
12 years ago

Why you need to revisit the newly renovated Egyptian Theatre

After a months-long renovation, Seattle's Egyptian Theatre is reopening with a bang and nobody is more excited than KIRO Radio's Tom Tangney.
12 years ago

SUV suspected in hit and run collision of 7-year-old girl found

Police say they have located and impounded a car believed to be involved in the hit and run collision of a 7-year-old girl.
12 years ago

Man arrested for child luring, shots fired in Seattle

A man who tried to lure children into his car in Seattle's Brighton neighborhood was arrested after shooting off a gun Tuesday afternoon.
12 years ago

Woman leads troopers in high-speed chase through Snohomish County

A 26-year-old woman led state troopers on a high-speed chase on southbound I-5 in Snohomish County Tuesday morning.
12 years ago

Pete Carroll had no idea Seahawk DeShawn Shead proposed

Besides a dramatic win Sunday, the Seahawks are also celebrating an engagement. Cornerback DeShawn Shead proposed to his girlfriend after the game.
12 years ago

Seattle City Light apologizes for delays on I-5 near Southcenter

Seattle City Light is apologizing for causing long backups on northbound I-5 Monday morning.
12 years ago

Seahawks mascot Blitz gets a sidekick: Boom

The Seahawks hatched a little brother for mascot Blitz during Sunday's game against Denver.
12 years ago

Man killed in shootout at Seattle’s Denny Triangle

A man was killed in an early morning gunfight at Seattle's Denny Triangle.
12 years ago

Two suspects arrested in Sammamish’s first-ever homicide investigation

Two men suspected in the murder of a Sammamish homeowner were arrested in British Columbia Wednesday, according to King County sheriff's detectives.
12 years ago

Bus cuts not as deep as King County Metro anticipated

Cuts to buses are coming, but King County Metro Transit says they won't be as bad as predicted when voters were asked for more money last April.
12 years ago

Driver says Tacoma business owner took road rage to the next level

A man driving to work Monday morning says the owner of a septic company in Tacoma cut him off in traffic and the road rage got real personal.
12 years ago

Adrian Peterson child abuse accusations raise questions about discipline

By now, you've probably heard that Adrian Peterson, with the Minnesota Vikings, is being indicted after he allegedly hit his young son with a switch. And if your workplace is anything like the KIRO Radio newsroom, everyone is talking about their experiences as a child and whether or not Peterson went too far.
12 years ago

Part-time beer vending at Seahawks games pays well, but isn’t easy

Kevin Zelko, a special education teacher who moonlights as a beer vendor at Seahawks games, said he loves his side gig, but he really has to hustle to make good money.
12 years ago

Governor Reichert? Congressman doesn’t rule it out

Congressman Dave Reichert is running for reelection in the 8th District, but he said he wouldn't rule out a run for governor in the future.
12 years ago