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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This Seattle author wrote a memoir for LGBTQ youth. Now it's being banned
About 26% of titles banned in 2023 have LGBTQ characters or themes, according to PEN America.
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Seattle sweater weather is back — but will we need rain gear?
Fall is here, and summer already feels like it was so far in the past, especially thanks to this wet, chilly start to the season.
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Why one Seattle author is seeing her books banned in Florida
Seattle author Kirby Larson's historical fiction novel "Dash" was removed from classrooms in Duvall, Florida. It’s an experience that’s becoming increasingly common.
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Seattle settles lawsuit over 911 'blacklist'
William Yurek died in 2021, even after his 13-year-old son called 911 twice to get him emergency help; medics arrived but were told to wait for a police escort before entering the home.
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Cantwell, Murray join Democrats calling for Menendez to resign
Washington's Democratic senators are joining the growing number of lawmakers calling for U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-New Jersey) to resign.
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First significant rainfall since April arrives in Western Washington
Some areas could get up to an inch of rain when it's all said and done today.
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Covid dashboard upgraded to include flu and RSV in Washington state
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King County's hotel shelters help address one crisis while potentially hiding another
Seattle and King County have been experimenting with using hotel rooms to house people rather than directing them to crowded homeless shelters. But some service providers fear the hotel rooms could be hiding another crisis: drug overdoses.
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Trial starts Monday for Tacoma officers charged in the killing of Manny Ellis
Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, was walking home from a convenience store when he came across police officers. A struggle ensured, and Ellis died at the scene.
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Kelso gun store sued for violating ban on high-capacity magazines