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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Will Seattle voters choose 'back to basics' candidates or stick with 'activists'?
The big day is near, and time is running out for voters to turn in their ballots. (Have you turned yours in, by the way? You should take care of that.)
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'The guy you look up to every day is gone.' The toll of Rolovich's departure, as told by one WSU alum
A WSU alum is reflecting on how the Rolovich saga has played out for him as a fan who was already struggling with what he sees as the highly problematic college football machine.
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'We cannot promise every employee an accommodation'
Even if your request for an exemption is approved, you are still at risk for losing your job.
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What La Niña could have in store for the Northwest over winter 2021
Bundle up. The Seattle area can expect a cold, wet winter for the remainder of 2021. La Niña is coming to the Pacific Northwest for a second year in a row.
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Seattle Kraken squeeze Nashville Predators for first NHL franchise win
Consider the Kraken released.
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Vaccine exempt Seattle staff may not have 'same job' or 'same rate of pay'
As Seattle city officials plan the next step to getting Covid jabs in the arms of those who want them, the city is also grappling with those who do not. The city will open Covid-19 vaccination sites soon to get ahead of an expected run on doses in the coming months.
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La Niña winter in NW is 'good news for sports enthusiasts' and, you know, the environment
Washington State Climatologist Nick Bond says extra rain this month could bring the mountains some early snow. That's good news for skiers and, more importantly, "forest health, our fresh-water ecosystems, salmon, you know the whole [environment] thing"
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‘That’s their individual choice’: Seattle mayor on officers who defy vaccine mandate
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan says she's hopeful those unvaccinated Seattle police officers will come around. And if they don't: "That's their individual choice."
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This week in politics
"This is just a lot of political theater that's completely unnecessary."
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Durkan's 2022 budget addresses affordable housing, Seattle Police staffing
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has submitted her proposed budget for 2022, the last of her administration. A few highlights: More than $50 million for affordable housing, $115 million for services addressing homelessness, and funding to increased staffing in the