Stephen Howie
Online Editor/Producer
About
Stephen Howie is an award-winning journalist, nonfiction writer, college professor, and videographer. His first book, "The Bluffton Charge: One Preacher’s Struggle for Civil Rights" won the Mammoth Books Nonfiction Prize.
From 2016 to 2018, Howie collaborated with Dr. Lorenzo Cohen, director of integrative medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to research and write "AntiCancer Living: Transform Your Life and Health with the Mix of Six" (Viking/Penguin).
In addition to books, Howie has written articles, essays, profiles, and investigative journalism for prominent newspapers, literary journals, and magazines. To see and read examples of his work, visit his website at: stephenshowie.com.
Stories
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Washington State Ferries confirms passenger fears: Service disruptions will continue for years
A perfect storm of high demand for ferry services, crew shortages, and an aging fleet means Washington ferry passengers will continue to see limited sailings and frequent cancellations in the coming years.
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Government
New-look Seattle City Council backs new president in unanimous vote
On a day in which five newly elected members took the oath to serve on the Seattle City Council, Councilmembers new and old voted unanimously on a new president — Sara Nelson.
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Parents of slain Gaza activist Rachel Corrie carry her message forward 20 years after her death
In the 20 years since their daughter, Rachel, was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer while protesting the demolition of a Palestinian home in the Gaza Strip, Craig and Cindy Corrie have devoted their lives to her cause.
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Environment
Rush-hour traffic in Seattle increases blood pressure, but not for the reason you think
It will come as no surprise to anyone who braves I-5 on a weekday at either 8 a.m. or 5 p.m. (or practically any time in between) that your blood pressure tends to increase during sudden slowdowns and bumper-to-bumper backups. But a new study from University of Washington researchers suggests that it’s not just the Tesla changing lanes without using a directional that is causing your heart to pound. Ultrafine particles circulating on and near congested freeways — a toxic mixture of exhaust from tailpipes, brake and tire wear, and road dust — could increase blood pressure and lead to other health problems.
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Seattle dad with children in the Israeli army hopes for peace, but supports war
When Seattle attorney Dan Swedlow checks Instagram in the morning, it's not to distract himself from his work on labor law. He’s checking to make sure his adult children in Israel are safe and alive.
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A Palestinian American in Seattle holds her family's history close as war rages in Gaza
Sabrene Odeh, a Palestinian American who lives in Seattle, shares the harrowing stories of her family members who live in the West Bank and are living through airstrikes, assaults, threats, harassment, and fear in the wake of the Hamas attack and Israel's ongoing response.
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Seattle woman fears for kidnapped relatives in Gaza after losing aunt and uncle in Hamas attack
Seattle's Natalie Smith has endured the murder of her aunt and uncle during the Hamas attack Oct. 7 on their kibbutz in Israel. Seven other members of her extended family are missing and believed to have been kidnapped and taken to Gaza.
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This Seattle 'auntie' went to Gaza to make prosthetics for children. After being trapped in the war, she finally escaped
Ramona Okumura is a prosthetics clinician who was helping make arms and legs for children when the war in Gaza erupted. Until Wednesday, her family wasn't sure whether she would be able to escape.
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Freeze! Police! What happens when people get caught doing drugs in Seattle?
Now that the dust has settled, what does the city's new drug ordinance mean for people who use drugs in public and others who witness or are otherwise impacted by that use?
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Sports
Mariners' Julio cancels Astros pitcher after alleged homophobic taunt
Mariners' Benches cleared in last night’s tense Mariners game, after Houston Astros reliever Hector Neris allegedly directed a homophobic slur at Mariners outfielder Juilo Rodriguez.