Stephanie Klein

Stephanie Klein

Former MyNorthwest editor. Stephanie began working on the KIRO Newsradio newsdesk fresh out of the University of Washington. After a short stint producing reality TV, she returned to help launch MyNorthwest in Feb. 2008. Email Stephanie at sklein@mynorthwest.com

Three mass vaccination sites in Snohomish County temporarily closed for lack of doses

Three mass vaccination sites will be closed Monday and Tuesday in Snohomish County for a shortage of COVID-19 vaccine, according to county health officials.
3 years ago

Over 10,000 people vaccinated for COVID at state’s sites in first week

The Department of Health says more than 10,000 people got their COVID-19 vaccine at one of the state's mass vaccination sites last week.
3 years ago

Shooting in Tacoma leaves 1 man dead, another injured

Police in Tacoma are investigating a shooting on Monday night that left one man dead and another injured.
3 years ago

9 of 10 US House members from Washington voted to impeach Trump

According to the Office of the Clerk, nine of Washington's 10 members of the US House voted to impeach President Trump on Wednesday.
3 years ago

2 Seattle police officers in Washington DC during riot placed on leave

Two Seattle police officers were placed on administrative leave after the department discovered that they were reportedly in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
3 years ago

Boeing to pay $2.5 billion in settlement with government

Boeing has settled a $2.5 billion fraud charge with the federal government in connection with the FAA's assessment of the 737 MAX.
3 years ago

Amber Alert canceled; missing 2-year-old boy found safe

The Washington State Patrol has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing 2-year-old boy from Spokane. Police say he was found safe in the vehicle and a possible suspect was detained. 
3 years ago

Washington lawmaker changes mind on objecting to Electoral College

Eastern Washington Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers has changed her mind and now says she will vote to uphold the Electoral College results.
3 years ago

Amber Alert for missing 15-year-old girl canceled

An Amber Alert for a missing 15-year-old girl out of Yakima, WA was canceled late Monday night after she was found safe.
3 years ago

Residents return home after natural gas leak forces evacuations in Snoqualmie

Residents who live near downtown Snoqualmie were allowed to return to their homes after Puget Sound Energy capped a gas leak on Sunday evening.
3 years ago

State hopeful vaccinations will ramp up in new year

The state Department of Health reported on Wednesday that 59,491 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered across Washington. The effort has a long way to go if every 7 million Washingtonians were to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
3 years ago

Gov. Inslee extends statewide restrictions, ban on indoor dining to Jan. 11

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced a one-week extension of the "Stay Safe–Stay Healthy" proclamation, which includes a ban on indoor gatherings and dining.
3 years ago

Washington Department of Corrections begins COVID-19 vaccinations

The COVID-19 vaccine is now in the hands of the Washington Department of Corrections, and available for staff and some prisoners.  
3 years ago

Recent earthquakes remind us that Seattle is due for Big One

Recent earthquakes in the region might have Seattleites feeling a bit on edge. Experts have been warning us all that "we're due" for the Big One.
3 years ago

Washington boasts one of the lowest coronavirus rates in the US

Washington state is ranked in the top five for the lowest coronavirus rates in the nation, as determined by the number of cases per 100,000 residents.
3 years ago

How to watch New Year’s party at the Space Needle in Seattle

No need to leave the house on New Year’s Eve this year to catch the fireworks show at the Space Needle. The 2021 celebration is entirely virtual.
3 years ago

Mountain snow, lowland rain brings trouble to highways

Heavy snow in the mountains is causing long lines of cars across both passes. Eastbound Snoqualmie Pass is closed for multiple spin outs. Chains and traction requirements are in effect on both highways.
3 years ago

ICU tracker shows 71% occupancy at Washington state hospitals

Washington state's intensive care units are at 71% occupancy, according to a tracker built and maintained by the New York Times.
3 years ago

Amber Alert canceled; missing 3-year-old boy found

An Amber Alert has been canceled for a 3-year-old boy missing from Snoqualmie Sunday night. 
3 years ago

Lawmakers worry about crude oil transport after train derailment in Custer

The derailment of a train 108 cars long carrying crude oil to Ferndale on Tuesday prompted a concerned response from King County Executive Dow Constantine.
3 years ago

Train carrying crude oil derails, catches fire in Whatcom County

Residents and visitors have been asked to evacuate the area after a train carrying crude oil derailed in Whatcom County Tuesday afternoon.
3 years ago

Man arrested for threatening to kill Seattle grocery store workers

As if being a grocery store worker isn't hard enough during a global pandemic, employees at a Seattle store tell police a man threatened to kill them.
3 years ago

Gov. Inslee announces travel restrictions on arrivals from UK, South Africa

Gov. Inslee has issued a 14-day quarantine for travelers arriving from the U.K., South Africa, and any other countries found to have a new variant of COVID-19.
3 years ago

How to see the Christmas star in Seattle (Spoiler: it’s too cloudy)

If you're trying to find a good location to spot the Christmas star, you might have better luck just waiting until Tuesday night.
3 years ago