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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Washington health officials urge families to keep kids safe from Covid this summer
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Law & Courts
Charleena Lyles' family reels after inquest jury finds Seattle cops justified in her shooting death
A King County inquest jury has found that two Seattle police officers’ use of deadly force was justified when they shot and killed Charleena Lyles, a pregnant mother of four, as they responded to her 911 call in 2017. The jury, which returned its findings Wednesday afternoon, determined that the officers had largely followed department policies and training.
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Inquest jury concludes 2 Seattle officers used justifiable force when they shot and killed Charleena Lyles
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Health
Finally, Covid vaccines for the little ones
We've hit a new milestone in our fight against the pandemic. As of June 21, children under the age of five are finally able to receive a vaccination against Covid-19.
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Health
Inslee pushes for constitutional amendment and other protections in wake of Roe v Wade overturn
In the wake of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, Gov. Jay Inslee is pushing for increased protections for reproductive care. Abortion remains legal in Washington state, but Inslee said Saturday that access needs to be solidified to ensure it is guaranteed in the future. He said he'll ask state legislators to pass an amendment enshrining abortion access in the state’s constitution.
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Health
Kids under 5 receive first Covid-19 doses in Seattle
“We’re just ready.” That’s how parent Whitney Stohr described her feelings as she waited for her four-and-a-half-year-old son, Malachi, to get his first Covid-19 vaccine shot on Tuesday. Stohr also said the moment was exciting and a little overwhelming. Stohr was at a vaccine clinic at Seattle Children’s on Tuesday afternoon where kids under five were getting their first dose of vaccine. They’re among the first in the nation in this age group to receive the long-awaited shots.
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Arts & Life
Embracing Juneteenth. A time for reflection, education, celebration, and action
Although it’s been celebrated by Black communities for more than 150 years, this year marks the first time that Juneteenth will be observed as an official state holiday in Washington.
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Health
For parents hoping to get their babies and toddlers vaccinated, the wait is almost over
Vaccine approval may come in just a few days. If all goes to plan, could get appointments by next week.
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Health
Covid vaccines will soon be available to babies and toddlers
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Health
The US grows ever closer to the somber milestone of one million covid deaths
According to several news outlets' accounting, the United States has already passed this grim marker. The CDC's numbers have the nation just shy of that. Either way, the pandemic's toll is hard to fathom. KUOW reporters Kate Walters and Ruby de Luna have been spending time learning about who we've lost to Covid here in Washington State.