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.

520 bridge to close for boat in midst of heavy Seahawks traffic

While the Washington State Department of Transportation has warned drivers to plan ahead for Thursday's Seahawks game, it's opening the 520 bridge during peak drive times for a boat crossing.
12 years ago

Police warn of major traffic gridlock in Seattle for Seahawks game

Seattle police are warning of likely significant traffic before and after the Seahawks' home opener Thursday night.
12 years ago

Seattle architects asking for donations to build floating sauna

A Seattle architecture firm is raising money to build a free, public wood-fired floating sauna on the city's Union Bay.
12 years ago

Collisions, backups plague Tuesday commutes in south end, Pierce County

It was a tough morning for drivers in the south end Tuesday morning. Collisions blocked I-5 and Highway 18 roadways for hours.
12 years ago

Police find body that may be linked to Auburn mystery

Police believe they've found a body related to bloody flooring and clothing discovered alongside a road in Auburn last month.
12 years ago

Mover thrilled to be able to save Enchanted Valley Chalet

The 84-year-old Enchanted Valley Chalet might be one big rainstorm from plummeting into the Quinalt River.
12 years ago

Man found unconscious, trapped under van in North Seattle

A man in his 60's was found unresponsive and trapped under the tire of a van he was working on in North Seattle Friday.
12 years ago

Trying to find peace and quiet in Seattle this weekend?

Labor Day Weekend is a big one for Seattle, but what if you want to get away from the crowds? We went to an expert for some insight.
12 years ago

New details in Auburn mystery; victim identified

Police have identified a victim in the mystery case of bloody clothes and flooring found along Peasley Canyon in Auburn nearly three weeks ago.
12 years ago

Ron&Don: Parents should never leave kids alone in cars, ever

Bail has been set at $500,000 for a 25-year-old man accused of stealing an SUV with a 10-month-old child inside. But KIRO Radio's Ron and Don say the child's father should also be punished.
12 years ago

7 people injured after SUV plows into Seattle salon

Firefighters are concerned a salon in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood may collapse after an SUV plowed into it Thursday, injuring seven people.
12 years ago

Drivers get creative in attempt to bypass crash, 520 bridge toll

A couple of drivers tried to cruise over a grassy hill in an effort to bypass a crash on a 520 ramp Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago

Baby in stolen car found safe in West Seattle

A man sped away from a West Seattle convenience store Wednesday after stealing an SUV with a baby inside.
12 years ago

Time-lapse video: Highway 99 closure and construction

You may have been stuck in traffic last weekend during the Highway 99 closure, but now the Washington State Department of Transportation has a video to illustrate how your sacrifice has paid off.
12 years ago

Police: James Bond wannabe arrested after tryst in downtown Seattle

A James Bond wannabe was arrested in downtown Seattle Wednesday morning after a bizarre course of events.
12 years ago

Safeco Field vendor issues statement on CEO accused of abusing dog

The CEO of a catering company, whose client list includes Safeco Field, allegedly abused a dog in an elevator last month. His employer has now issued a statement.
12 years ago

Meet the bomb dogs at Safeco Field

You might have noticed special K-9 teams hard at work at Safeco Field sniffing around for bombs.
12 years ago

Video shows CEO for Safeco Field catering company allegedly abusing dog

A local dog lover's blog reveals the CEO of a catering company, whose client list includes Safeco Field, allegedly abused a dog in an elevator.
12 years ago

Remains of Woodland Park Zoo elephant to be donated, cremated

The remains of a beloved member of the Woodland Park Zoo, Watoto, will be cremated.
12 years ago

Is I-107 good for Seattle preschools or for unions (or both)?

Voters will decide between two initiatives to improve the quality of preschools in Seattle this November - one without a clear source of funding that may also directly benefit unions.
12 years ago

Ron discusses race with a longtime listener

Longtime Twitter friend, Dwayne Sigh of The New Hotness, joined Ron in the studio Monday to talk about race.
12 years ago

Prosecutors: Kent shooter was looking for a fight

Prosecutors said a 29-year-old man charged Monday with the murders of two Kent gas station employees had threatened a driver with a gun hours before the killings and he was looking for a fight.
12 years ago

Traffic paparazzi contributes to massive slowdown on I-5

A bad backup was made worse on I-5 through Everett Monday morning as passing drivers took photos and video of the rolled-over concrete truck.
12 years ago

Protest, vigil held outside Woodland Park Zoo after elephant euthanized

A group of protesters held a vigil outside the Woodland Park Zoo Saturday, a day after an African elephant was euthanized.
12 years ago