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.

Weekend 520 bridge closures mean project one step closer to replacement

While lane closures on the 520 bridge over Mother's Day weekend might feel like a drag, the WSDOT says there's an end in sight.
12 years ago

Bumbershoot 2014 lineup released

It's barely short and flip-flop weather in Seattle, but we're already getting the music lineup for the city's famous Labor Day weekend festival.
12 years ago

Machete-wielding assailant attacks man in Seattle

A man was stabbed with a machete in Seattle's International District Thursday afternoon.
12 years ago

How many UW staffers make six-figure salaries?

A national report shows tuition at Washington's public universities increased more during the recession than in any state except Arizona. Meanwhile, Dori found that 2,960 employees made over $100,000, 401 of which made over $200,000.
12 years ago

New report: How climate changes will affect the Northwest

A new climate report expects harms "are expected to become increasingly disruptive across the nation throughout this century and beyond."
12 years ago

Seattle is hotter than…

Congratulations Seattle, you're warmer than many other traditionally hot cities in America on Wednesday.
12 years ago

The ospreys have returned to Seattle

Seattle built it and the ospreys came back. The giant birds have returned to two man-made nests near Seattle parks.
12 years ago

Should the media stay away from Russell Wilson’s divorce?

The Seahawks announced Wednesday that quarterback Russell Wilson has filed for divorce from his wife, Ashton.
12 years ago

Is Seattle really overdue for an earthquake?

With a 6.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of British Columbia's Vancouver Island Wednesday night and reports of more than 130 earthquakes recorded near Mount Hood and Mount Rainier in the past few weeks, you might be concerned about what's happening below Seattle.
12 years ago

Who predicted problems for the Seattle tunnel project?

There may be no winners or losers when it comes to Seattle's new waterfront tunnel, but there were critics who predicted a project riddled with problems.
12 years ago

Five Nepalese guides on Seattle team killed in Everest avalanche

A Seattle-based guiding service says five Nepalese guides on its climbing team are among those who died in an avalanche on Mount Everest.
12 years ago

Owl escapes from Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma

An eagle owl has escaped from the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma.
12 years ago

Expect delays for I-90 construction near Snoqualmie Pass

I-90 will be reduced to a single lane in each direction for two weeks just east of Snoqualmie Pass while crews remove the 64-year-old snowshed.
13 years ago

Man surrenders after barricading himself in Seattle home with machete

Seattle police have arrested a man believed to have been armed with a machete at his South Seattle home Friday morning.
13 years ago

Lakewood is celebrating Jermaine Kearse Day

Seahawks wide receiver Jermaine Kearse is getting a well-deserved celebration to honor his accomplishments this weekend.
13 years ago

Baby Duke’s mom tells story of surviving Oso mudslide

Duke Suddarth and his mom, Amanda Skorjanc, are recovering and thankful to be alive after being thrown around in the Oso mudslide.
13 years ago

Mountlake Terrace police officer arrested for DUI

An 18-year veteran police officer was arrested in February for drunk driving, according to the Mountlake Terrace Police Department.
13 years ago

Rick Rizzs loves the passion the Mariners have this year

This could be the year for the Mariners and the team's voice, Rick Rizzs, believes the wins will keep coming if the team continues to have fun and play fundamental baseball.
13 years ago

KIRO traffic reporter Kimi Kline reveals something very personal

You may know Kimi Kline for the sweet voice booming over your radio every seven minutes as she delivers your traffic. But to us, she's also a friend and colleague. We've recently learned that Kimi is battling Multiple Sclerosis.
13 years ago

Volunteer pilot recalls rescuing Jacob from Oso mudslide

Snohomish County volunteer pilot Ed Hrivnak was in the middle of a training exercise about 30 minutes away when his team received the call about the Oso mudslide.
13 years ago

Charles Cross honors Kurt Cobain on the 20th anniversary of his death

Seattle author Charles Cross says plain and simple, he misses Kurt Cobain.
13 years ago

Bank robbery suspect Seattle police fatally shot was chef

A man who allegedly robbed a bank in the Madison Valley Thursday afternoon, crashed a car, and who was shot by a Seattle police officer has been identified.
13 years ago

Photo: Search crews raise flag at Oso mudslide

After several days of around-the-clock digging, one group found a way to honor the victims.
13 years ago

Laundry service secured for volunteers working at Oso mudslide

A Silverdale woman has worked to secure laundry service for the volunteers at the scene of the Oso mudslide.
13 years ago