Katie Campbell
Stories
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Two decades later: What's changed since the Nisqually earthquake?
If you were in the Puget Sound region on February 28, 2001, you remember exactly where you were right around 10:54 in the morning. That's when the 6.8-magnitude Nisqually quake hit.
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WA Covid testing program could teach us more about the virus in schools
A new partnership with Seattle Children's Hospital will bring 300,000 rapid Covid-19 tests to elementary schools in ten districts in March. Seattle Children's Hospital will collect and analyze the data collected to inform a return to classrooms across the country.
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Engine trouble on old 777s will have 'minimal' impact on Boeing, says industry expert
All older Boeing 777 models are essentially grounded, after an engine explosion rained debris down on a Colorado suburb. But what effect could the incident actually have on the company?
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This 90-year-old Seattle woman hiked several snowy miles to get vaccinated against Covid
Fran Goldman, the 90-year-old great-grandmother who walked through nearly a foot of snow on February 14 to get a Covid-19 vaccination, has captured global attention and inspired awe.
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What UW is doing to confront racism in health care
Inequities have been forced into the light - if not exacerbated - by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, there's a new effort to combat racism within the healthcare system.
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Get out your rulers, the snow has arrived in Seattle
The threat of snow - and the, well, exciting traffic patterns that come with it - may not be on our minds today. But that's likely to change.
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This week in politics: The political implications of severe weather
The Seattle City Council is discussing additional trims to the Seattle Police Department budget - cuts of perhaps $5.4 million. And snow politics have actually dominated and even determined mayoral contests.
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Avalanche deaths a grim reminder of NW's backcountry danger
Last week, 14 people died in avalanches across the country, making it the deadliest week for avalanches since 1910. Why has this year already been especially deadly?
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This week in politics: Seattle elections 'officially in full swing'
After a short breather from local politics, some 2021 Seattle City Hall races are starting to heat up. Seattle City Council President Lorena Gonzalez joined Colleen Echohawk in the race for mayor this week. And there’s still speculation that former Council President Bruce Harrell and former state Representative Jessyn Farrell could run.
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Washington billionaire tax proposal tries to find equity, includes 'escape' loopholes
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Howard Schultz are all worth billions of dollars - and they're all Washington residents. Now, state lawmakers are considering a wealth tax on resident billionaires.