Kate Walters
Reporter
About
Kate Walters is a reporter covering Covid-19 and the many ways the pandemic has impacted our lives. She's covered personal experiences of community members, state and local policies, affects on the healthcare system, and more. In the past, Kate has reported on homelessness for KUOW, as well as general assignment stories ranging from city hall politics to sea stars. Originally from Australia, Kate studied journalism at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT). She started her career in public radio at WXXI in Rochester, NY.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Stories
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Politics
WA Democrats vote to ditch caucuses for 2020 presidential nomination
KUOW's Paige Browning speaks with Mark Alan Smith, political science professor at the University of Washington, about the decision by Washington state Democrats to change the way they nominate presidential candidates.
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Health
King County is opening a shelter in the west wing of the county jail
King County is opening a homeless shelter in the west wing of the county jail in downtown Seattle. Formerly a work-release space, the wing most recently housed offices for staff training, and equipment and records storage, according to county officials. It opens Sunday as a 24 hour shelter with wrap around services for 40 men.
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Politics
Seattle homeless villages can stay longer, city says
The City of Seattle is extending the permits for three tiny house villages that were set to expire. Camp Second Chance in the Highland Park area, the Georgetown village, and the Othello village in south Seattle will be temporarily re-permitted for an additional six months. During that time, city officials say they will work with service providers, residents, and the community to host meetings and develop a long-term strategy for villages city-wide.
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Politics
Closed captioning may soon be required in Seattle bars, restaurants and other public places
Seattle city council members are expected to discuss legislation Tuesday that would require closed captioning to be activated on all TVs in public spaces. The proposed legislation would require closed captioning be turned on during business hours in a range of settings where TVs are present, including places like waiting rooms, restaurants and bars.
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Politics
Deadline looms for closure of controversial tiny house village
Remaining residents at a tiny house village in North Seattle have just under a week to move out.
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Health
Meet the homeless outreach team funded by downtown property owners
In a time when debates around homelessness often pit businesses and neighborhoods against people who are homeless, this team is one example of how local residents are trying to help fuel solutions.
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Politics
A late paycheck and three days' notice: inside the threat of eviction
Thousands of people face evictions in Washington state every year. Housing advocates say the process happens fast, disproportionately impacts people of color, and can land people on the streets. State lawmakers want to change eviction laws to help tackle one piece of the homelessness crisis.
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Politics
Fact check: Actually, Seattle doesn't know how many people it's getting off the streets
How many households got out of homelessness with the help of city-funded programs last year? It seems like a simple question, but it’s one the City of Seattle can’t currently answer.
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Politics
Mayor Durkan's new anti-displacement strategy has precedent — in New York City
Mayor Jenny Durkan signed an executive order this week to try to keep longtime residents where they are.
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Health
Do you know this person? Public health officials want your help
She died on the streets in Kirkland and the King County Medical Examiner's office doesn't know who she is. So they're asking for the public's help.