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.

Distracted driving emphasis patrols begin Monday

If you're reading this story on your phone behind the wheel, you could get in serious trouble starting Monday.
13 years ago

A good reason to avoid the pool this summer

The CDC says it found 58 percent of samples taken from pool filters last summer tested positive for E. coli, bacteria normally found in the human gut and feces.
13 years ago

Great Wolf Lodge lifeguard suspected of raping teen girl

Police have arrested a 19-year-old Great Wolf Lodge lifeguard for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl.
13 years ago

Intruder stabbed to death at North Bend home identified

The King County Medical Examiner has identified a man who police say broke into a North Bend home on Monday and then was stabbed to death by the homeowners.
13 years ago

Sec. Donald Rumsfeld has rules for life, scandal

Former Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld says admitting you're lost is the first step to fixing problems in Washington D.C.
13 years ago

Hey diddle diddle, there’s a cow on US2

He just wanted to check out the big city, but a little calf didn't quite make it Tuesday afternoon.
13 years ago

What would you buy with $350 million Powerball jackpot?

It's hard not to stare out the window and dream about your plans after hearing that Wednesday's Powerball jackpot is $350 million.
13 years ago

Seattle mayor proposes new projects with viaduct savings

With money saved on the Spokane Street viaduct project, Seattle mayor Mike McGinn is proposing spending an additional $3.25 million on bike safety, road maintenance, and light rail.
13 years ago

Bad singer booted from diverted New York flight

A woman singing a bad version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You," was escorted off of a flight from LA to New York Thursday evening.
13 years ago

Troopers catch three DUI suspects in one intersection in two hours

Troopers in Kitsap County were busy early Saturday morning with three DUI suspects in two hours in one intersection.
13 years ago

Chris Hansen increases Kings bid by $75 million

Five days ahead of an NBA meeting to decide the future of the Sacramento Kings, Seattle investor Chris Hansen says he has increased his bid by $75 million.
13 years ago

Dennis Rodman: ‘Obama can’t do (beep)’ to free Lynnwood man

'Ambassador' and former NBA All-Star Dennis Rodman tells TMZ he plans to return to North Korea to get Kim Jogn-un to release Kenneth Bae of Lynnwood.
13 years ago

Edmonds schools locked down for nearby police search

Four schools in Edmonds were locked down for about two hours Wednesday afternoon while police searched for a car thief.
13 years ago

Baby injured in DUI crash expected to return home this week

A baby seriously injured in a DUI crash in North Seattle last month is expected to go home this week.
13 years ago

Good Samaritan sought in Woodinville murder case

King County detectives want to know who mailed a murder victim's family his personal effects.
13 years ago

Seattle police arrest suspect in Columbia City ‘shootout’

Police say they've arrested a suspect in a shootout in Seattle's Columbia City Friday morning.
13 years ago

Two people killed in wrong way crash on Highway 410

The Washington State Patrol says two people were killed in a collision Friday morning on Highway 410 at Sumner.
13 years ago

Bumbershoot releases 2013 lineup

One Reel has released the music lineup for Bumbershoot 2013.
13 years ago

How a reporter covers a volatile story like May Day

KIRO Radio's Brandi Kruse was prepared to deliver the May Day story to our listeners, even while wearing a dress and flats.
13 years ago

Farvel, Viking Tavern

After serving customers for over 63 years, an icon in Ballard closes its doors on Tuesday. The Viking Tavern wouldn't be the first locale to make room for beige condos. It follows Sunset Bowl and Denny's in Ballard's core.
13 years ago

Man whose family was shattered by Seattle DUI crash wants change

Dan Schulte's parents were killed when Mark Mullan allegedly slammed into them while they cross the street in Seattle's Wedgwood neighborhood last month.
13 years ago

Man arrested for shooting at Everett police, leading officers in pursuit

Police say they've arrested a 30-year-old man who they say fired shots at an officer during a pursuit that started in Marysville and ended in Everett.
13 years ago

Deadline looming for Seattle phone book opt-out

It's not too late to opt out of the upcoming phone book delivery in Seattle.
13 years ago

Seattle police investigate suspicious package

Seattle police investigated reports of a suspicious package at King Street Station Wednesday afternoon.
13 years ago