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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Carmen Best on life after Seattle PD: 'I am no longer a police officer. But I’m always a Black woman'
Former Seattle Police Chief Carmen Best was the city’s first Black woman to lead the department. Since she announced her retirement one year ago, she’s been adjusting to life without the badge.
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Why this Seattle business leader says the city should 'treat this emergency on our streets' like the pandemic
Business leaders say their ability to recover from the pandemic, especially in Downtown Seattle, depends on how whether the city will put the same effort into treating the "emergency on our streets": chronic homelessness and diminishing affordable housing.
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Seattle eviction moratorium extended into 2022
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan is extending the city's moratorium on commercial and residential evictions through the remainder of her term in office, ending in early 2022.
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Western Washington's dry spell comes to a 'juicy' end
"The system that came through over the weekend was just kind of juicy and special."
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Why this Seattle business owner is 'ecstatic' about King County's new vaccine rule
If you've been to a bar or restaurant or you've seen a live show indoors recently, you may have been asked to prove you're vaccinated against Covid-19. In October, count on it.
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King County will require proof of vaccination at bars, restaurants, and more
King County will require proof of vaccination at restaurants, bars, gyms, and other businesses starting in late October.
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Seattle will host MLB All-Star Game in 2023
Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Seattle will host its All-Star Game in 2023.
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'If you believe conspiracy theories about vaccines' this week in politics is for you
The City of Seattle, King County and Washington state have issued Covid-19 vaccination mandates for public employees to get vaccinated or face possible termination. Many people affected are complying, but not everyone. And that means things could get awkward.
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says City Council bill restricting crowd-control tactics 'doesn't change anything'
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she wants to improve policing in the city, but City Council members recently overstepped some legal boundaries to do so.
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Seattle's economic recovery is a mixed bag
Remember a few month ago, when we thought we were getting a leg up on Covid-19? When we thought it was “time to celebrate” downtown Seattle’s recovery by going there and doing normal things? Some of that is happening. Some.