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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Why are these 23 WA state lawmakers choosing not to seek re-election?
Twenty-three Washington state lawmakers have decided not to run for re-election this year. What’s the deal?
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This former cult member is helping 'deprogram' QAnon believers
Diane Benscoter escaped a religious cult when she was 21. Now, she's helping others "deprogram" their loved ones who are being manipulated by QAnon and other forms of misinformation and disinformation.
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From the capitol to the campaign: What the 2022 legislative session could mean for Washington state elections
From lawmaking to campaigning in the blink of an eye — that’s what Washington state legislators have done after adjourning their 60-day session late last week.
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How clean energy could be good for your wallet as well as the environment
Clean energy advocates argue Washington will continue to be vulnerable to these price fluctuations unless we move away from the global oil market — not just Russian oil.
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The end-emic phase is near? Washington's mask mandate ends soon
It's the end of the statewide mask mandate as we know it — and not everyone feels fine.
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WA Rep. Newhouse says US must 'do all it can' to avert global crisis in Ukraine
Members of Washington state's Congressional delegation are calling for a severe, response against Russia. But what does that really mean?
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WA Democrats want to increase spending by about $6 billion
The state’s revenue picture just keeps getting rosier and rosier. That means state lawmakers have billions more to spend, save or return to taxpayers; Democrats are opting to spend more.
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Washington says goodbye to its mask mandate, but not its state of emergency...yet
Washington state lawmakers are moving forward with legislation to curb the governor’s executive powers. The move comes after strong use of the powers amid the pandemic, and as Governor Jay Inslee is rolling back some Covid-era orders.
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Seattle officials say they're fighting crime in this district. The community is fighting for their 'legacy'
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell says he has a plan to stop crime in “hotspots,” like Little Saigon in the Chinatown-International District. But is that the right approach?
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These bills still have a chance as Washington lawmakers close the first half of 2022 session
It's crunch time in Olympia where lawmakers are moving forward with bills that survived their committee deadlines last week.