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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'It should be a national holiday': Seattle Mariners welcome fans back
Baseball is back in full swing in Seattle today. The Seattle Mariners are welcoming 9,000 fans back to the ballpark for the team's opening day match against the San Francisco Giants.
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Gary Locke is probably not running for Seattle mayor. For starters, he lives in Bellevue
This week gave us some insight into where the Seattle mayor's race might be heading. In addition to two high profile candidates who joined the race last week - former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state lawmaker Jessyn Farrell - speculation grew about former Washington Gov. Gary Locke jumping into the mix.
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This week in politics: Lines getting longer for Seattle mayoral and vaccine hopefuls
We have a mayoral race - a real, rip-roaring Seattle mayoral contest.
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90-year-old Seattle woman gets 2nd dose of Covid vaccine - icy trek not included
Fran Goldman, the 90-year-old great-grandmother who walked through nearly a foot of snow to get her first dose of a coronavirus vaccination, his now fully vaccinated. And this time, she didn't even need her hiking poles.
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This week in politics: Is this the beginning of the beginning of the rest of our lives?
All of Washington moves to phase three of reopening on March 22. Governor Jay Inslee announced the development on Thursday. The news came the same day President Joe Biden said all adults should be eligible for a Covid vaccine by May 1.
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'Spring is here' — but don't swap your raincoat for your shades just yet
Have you been enjoying the afternoon sunshine lately? Maybe you've been shedding an extra layer here and there. Are your allergies acting up? Well, that just might be because spring is in the air. March 20 is the first official day of spring.
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Why this NW weekend is perfect for rainbows
Keep your eyes on the skies today and over the weekend - you might just catch something magical. The region gets more rainbows in the spring than in any other season.
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Friday Politics: Teachers can get vaccines but school’s still out in Seattle
Governor Jay Inslee added teachers, childcare workers, grocery workers and others in essential roles to the list of those eligible to receive the Covid vaccinations. Meanwhile, political hopefuls are getting a line of their own.
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WA awaits Johnson & Johnson vaccine as state surpasses 5,000 Covid deaths
State officials are asking Washingtonians to recognize a moment of silence today to honor the now more than 5,000 people in our state who've died of Covid-19. Meanwhile, Patty Hayes, the director of Seattle-King County Public Health, says she doesn't know when the new Johnson & Johnson vaccine will arrive in King County.
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Seattle's chief librarian is moving on: What will he remember, and be remembered for?
The Seattle Public Library’s celebrated chief librarian is about to leave a big hole in the community. Marcellus Turner has served the library for a decade, earning accolades for expanding technology and digital services, especially during the pandemic.