Bellamy Pailthorp
Environment ReporterBellamy Pailthorp covers the KNKX environment beat with an emphasis on climate justice, human health and food sovereignty. Bellamy likes reporting stories about how we will power our future while maintaining healthy cultures and livable cities. Story tips can be sent to bpailthorp@knkx.org.
Fluent in German, Bellamy worked in Berlin and has a masters in journalism from Columbia University. She joined KNKX (then KPLU) in 1999. From 2000-2012, she covered the business and labor beat for KNKX. Outside work, she practices yoga, enjoys tasting new foods and is frequently on the water with her rowing team.
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Federal officials have not responded to the October deadline for the tribe’s permit for a traditional subsistence hunt of eastern North Pacific gray whales. -
The Statsraad Lehmkuhl is circumnavigating the globe to raise awareness of the ocean’s role in our future as the climate changes. The world-renowned ship recently docked in Seattle. -
In just two weeks, King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay will become the boss of more than 18,000 county employees.
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Girmay Zahilay, chair of the King County Council, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon after a tight race against fellow councilmember Claudia Balducci. -
Another round of results released Thursday showed Girmay Zahilay widening his lead over Claudia Balducci in the race for King County executive. -
The two finalists are both county councilmembers: Girmay Zahilay from South Seattle and Claudia Balducci of Bellevue.
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Seattle is hosting One Ocean Week as part of a global event centered on new ocean sustainability efforts.
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Claudia Balducci and Girmay Zahilay are running for King County executive. They have different backgrounds, but both serve on the county council and have similar voting records. -
The Baker River salmon run reached a historic milestone this year due to efforts from the tribe, state wildlife officials and the hydroelectric utility that caused the decline. -
The local drivers' union was encouraged by the first full briefing since the stabbing death of driver Shawn Yim, but officials indicate complex and expensive work ahead.
