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.

‘Catch Me If You Can’ rapper caught in California hotel

Police have arrested a man who's facing a long list of charges he recently rapped about in a YouTube video.
14 years ago

Seattle police tell pot dealers to ‘cease and desist’

Instead of facing criminal charges, pot dealers are getting cease and desist letters from Seattle police.
14 years ago

Man indicted for hate crime against cab driver

A federal grand jury has indicted a Seattle man on charges that he assaulted a cab driver because of his race.
14 years ago

Huge tunnel drill makes its way to Seattle waterfront

Seattle is welcoming the huge drill that will dig out earth and make way for the city's new SR 99 tunnel.
14 years ago

New images of ‘thoughtful design’ for Sonics arena

The investment group dedicated to bringing back an NBA team to Seattle has released images of the "Sonics Rings" it envisions for a new arena in the SoDo neighborhood.
14 years ago

How to insure your home if you live on a cliff

The whole country is shocked by images of homes perched on the edge of a Whidbey Island cliff after a 500 yard section of land slipped into the Puget Sound Wednesday morning.
14 years ago

Burglar goes on shopping spree at Seattle grocery store

A burglar smashed in a door at a Seattle grocery store early Sunday morning and went on a spree reminiscent of the old TV show "Supermarket Sweep."
14 years ago

Jaguar cubs born at Woodland Park Zoo

The Woodland Park Zoo has new babies; jaguar triplets were born over the weekend.
14 years ago

Port of Tacoma shuts down after longshore worker death

The Port of Tacoma is shut down after a longshore worker died Monday morning.
14 years ago

Boeing conducts test flight of Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Boeing has completed the first test flight of a 787 Dreamliner equipped with a redesigned battery system, which is an important step towards certification from federal safety officials.
14 years ago

New technology improves carpet options

Imagine carpet made of corn. It's a renewable resource that Lyle Morris, with Interior Floor Designs, says is actually extremely durable and nearly stain proof.
14 years ago

Woodland Park Zoo helps save snake bite victim

Lucky for a British Columbia man, the Woodland Park Zoo had 20 vials of antivenin for a venomous snake.
14 years ago

Snohomish County libraries explain Easter closure

Listener Dick went to the Snohomish County library this week and saw a sign saying it "would be closed Sunday, March 31 due to traditionally low traffic on this day." Dori wonders why the library just can't come out and say "Closed on Easter."
14 years ago

American Academy of Pediatrics backs gay marriage

The nation's most influential pediatrician's group says gays should be allowed to marry to help ensure the health and well-being of their children.
14 years ago

Amazon CEO pulls Apollo engines from ocean floor

Two mammoth rocket engines that helped boost Apollo astronauts to the moon have been fished out of the Atlantic.
14 years ago

High winds, power outages expected across Western Washington

Forecasters say a strong low pressure system expected to roll across Western Washington Sunday night and into Monday may produce high winds, topple trees, and produce power outages.
14 years ago

Seattle district responds to Connecticut school shooting

The Seattle School District says it's been getting a lot of calls from concerned parents after a massive school shooting in Connecticut on Friday.
14 years ago

Volunteers, construction crew remodeling home of paralyzed gymnast

While the community rallies for paralyzed gymnast Jacoby Miles, a construction company is busy remodeling her Puyallup home.
14 years ago

Judge issues warrant for comedian Katt Williams

A Seattle judge as issued two arrest warrants for comedian Katt Williams after he failed to show up for his arraignment Wednesday morning.
14 years ago

Using Christmas decor to annoy the neighbors

Covenants for Mediterranean Villas say a man in their Pasco neighborhood is violating the rules with a 6 feet by 3-and-a-half feet sign that reads "Jesus is the reason for the season."
14 years ago

Statistically, it could snow on Christmas

Yes, chances are good that you won't wake up to a blanket of snow on Christmas morning, but it's hard not to get lost in the image as you gaze at the tree.
14 years ago

Nearly $400K lost to broken Sea-Tac parking machines

Two drivers noticed they weren't charged for parking at Sea-Tac Airport over the summer and called to ask 'what gives?'
14 years ago

Thierry Rautureau turning out the lights at Rover’s

After more than 25 years serving fine diners in Seattle, the Chef in the Hat, Thierry Rautureau, plans to close up Rover's in April.
14 years ago

Zoo Doo: The perfect holiday gift for gardeners

Woodland Park Zoo's Dr. Doo apparently has been hard at work making a seasonal blend of Holidoo featuring fecal donations from almost two dozen different types of herbivores.
14 years ago