Katie Campbell
Online Editor/Reporter
About
Katie joined KUOW's online team as an editor and reporter in 2024, after serving three years as senior producer of the local Morning Edition program. She has covered a variety of local topics, including the Seattle City Council, elections, and breaking news. She also brings readers some levity with a weekly news quiz.
In 2024, Katie created the KUOW Book Club, featuring stories and authors from the Pacific Northwest. Katie picks monthly titles and provides analysis along the way. She ends each reading with an author interview, giving readers a look behind the scenes from some of the most talented writers in the region. Join the KUOW Book Club by signing up for our newsletter!
She is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Journalism, a P-Patch gardener, and an auntie.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Professional Affiliations: Union Steward, SAG-AFTRA
Podcasts
Stories
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Auburn-area Proud Boy, convicted seditious conspirator asks for light sentence
Ethan Nordean's attorneys want him to serve less than two years behind bars for his actions during the U.S. Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
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What to know as Western Washington enters August 2023 heat wave
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Seattle Library's 'Black Activism in Print' exhibit puts city's history on display
The Douglass-Truth Branch is home to the West Coast's largest African American collection. Among its treasures: works by Elizabeth Catlett, and Charles White, who were prominent artists and activists in the mid to late 1900s.
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Seattle woman recounts Hawaii family's escape from wildfire
At least 36 have died in the wildfires sweeping across Hawaii's Big Island and Maui.
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A heat wave is on its way to Western Washington
Western Washington could see high temperatures near 90 by Sunday.
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Is climate change bringing more disease-carrying bugs to the PNW?
We've got about a month and a half of summer left, so still plenty of time to get outdoors and enjoy the warm weather. Pack the bug spray, though.
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King County on pace to reach 35% turnout in Aug. 1 primary
Election officials expect just about one in three registered King County voters to cast ballots in today's primary.
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Why are we seeing more black bears in King County these days?
It's that time of year when black bears are wandering into local neighborhoods looking for food and water. Some have recently set their sights on backyard animals, adding to the recent uptick in bear activity around King County.
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MLB All-Star Week expected to bring in $50 million, but at what cost?
Major League Baseball's All-Star Week has arrived in Seattle.
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Seattle's queer history: Out from the underground
Seattle, though largely welcoming today, once allowed queer people to be discriminated against, leading many to live double lives.