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 Seattle politics, elections, and the arts. She's also co-hosts KUOW's weekly arts podcast, Meet Me Here, highlighting the local literary scene and visiting authors.
In 2024, Katie created the KUOW Book Club, featuring stories and authors from the Pacific Northwest. Katie's picks have included classics, like Timothy Egan's "The Good Rain," and more recent hits, like Sonora Jha's "The Laughter." At the end of each month's reading, Katie interviews the featured author, giving readers a chance to hear from some of the most talented writers in the region. All readers are invited to join the KUOW Book Club by signing up for the newsletter at kuow.org/books.
Katie is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Journalism, and in her spare time that isn't spent reading, she is 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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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.
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Durkan: Downtown Seattle is 'absolutely central' to the city's recovery
Vaccinating 70 percent of Seattle's adults is just one of numerous issues caused or exacerbated by the coronavirus pandemic. Among Mayor Jenny Durkan's core concerns: the future of downtown Seattle.
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Seattle's vaccine effort just got a major boost with mass vaccination site
Starting Monday, Seattle’s vaccination efforts are undergoing a major expansion with two official vaccine sites as well as a new mass vaccination clinic set to open at Lumen Field. Initially, the sites have the ability to administer thousands of doses per week. Officials anticipate thousands more shots will be provided as more doses come to town.
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This week in politics: Seattle races are quiet ... too quiet?
It’s been a quieter week in local politics - some would say, too quiet.