Stevee Chapman

Producer, Morning Edition

Stevee Chapman is a producer for WBUR's Morning Edition.

Stevee moved to Boston in October 2021 by way of the Pacific Northwest, where she spent seven years working in local TV news at the ABC affiliate in Spokane, Washington.

She is a proud alumna of Washington State University’s Edward R. Murrow College of Communication. As a student she was among the first to take part in the college’s backpack journalism program, where she received opportunities to develop multimedia reporting skills in Cuba and the Galapagos Islands.

Outside of the newsroom, Stevee enjoys exploring the city by foot, cooking, and gardening. She loves spending time in nature year-round, doing things like backpacking and skiing. Recommendations for your favorite spots to explore around New England are welcome.

Recently published

Market Basket employees protesting in support of Arthur T. Demoulas during the grocery chain's 2014 ownership struggle.(AP)

Cheap eats and family beef: Why Market Basket's a whole thing in Greater Boston

Perhaps no Boston-area retailer invokes fiercer loyalty among its customers than Market Basket. If you’re a regular, the bright-red and white sign is a beacon for bargains. Fans of Market...

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Nov 29, 2023

Palestinians look for survivors after an Israeli airstrike in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023. (Hatem Ali/AP)

Mass. family stuck in Gaza pleads for help as airstrikes rain down

A family from Medway, Mass. went to visit relatives in Gaza about two weeks ago, before Hamas launched its deadly attack into southern Israel. They were scheduled to fly back...

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05:34Oct 12, 2023

Chali'Naru Dones, with the United Confederation of Taino People, marches past the Old State House while participating in the Indigenous Peoples Day rally and march in Boston on Oct. 10, 2020. (Photo by Erin Clark/The Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The reason behind the effort to recognize Indigenous Peoples’ Day statewide

Indigenous activist Mahtowin Munro, the co-lead for United American Indians of New England, spoke with WBUR's Morning Edition host Rupa Shenoy about the effort to recognize the holiday observed on...

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04:43Oct 9, 2023

Fall foliage colors line the mountains in Chatham, New Hampshire under a gray sky. (Robert F. Bukaty/AP)

New England's fall foliage still worth the trip, despite dull expectations

New England's wet summer means the region's fall foliage will likely be less vibrant than usual.

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03:50Oct 6, 2023

An endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle, which was rescued in New England, and rehabilitated by the Audubon Nature Institute, swims away as it is released into the Gulf of Mexico. (Gerald Herbert/AP)

What to do when you spot a lost, distressed or beached sea turtle

A sea turtle rescue expert explains what to do if you spot a turtle in danger along the coast of New England this summer.

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Jul 26, 2023

Red flag warning in effect for most of Massachusetts, May 16, 2023. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Red flag warning in effect Tuesday 8 a.m. as Lynn Woods brush fire burns

Dry and windy conditions across much of Massachusetts are elevating the risk for potential wildfires, prompting the National Weather Service to put into effect a red flag warning starting at...

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May 16, 2023

The Boston police officer injured in shootout with the Boston Marathon bombers, later died

Among the official victims of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings is Boston Police Sergeant Dennis "DJ" Simmonds, who was injured in the shootout with the bombers in Watertown and died...

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04:04Apr 14, 2023

Dave Fortier, founder and president of One World Strong and a survivor of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, in the WBUR studios speaking with Rupa Shenoy. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Group of Boston Marathon bombings survivors help others reeling from tragedy

One World Strong has been helping survivors of terrorism, from the Pulse Nightclub shooting to the Manchester England Arena bombing. The organization was created by survivors of the 2013 Boston...

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04:44Apr 11, 2023

A screenshot of a National Weather Service map showing that a red flag warning is in effect for most of Massachusetts, April 7. (Courtesy National Weather Service)

Dry and windy conditions pose fire risk in Massachusetts on Friday

A red flag warning due to the risk of brush fires goes into effect for nearly all of Massachusetts from noon to 8 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service announced.

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Apr 7, 2023

An engraved illustration of William Bradford, governor of the Plymouth Colony, confiscating toys from Pilgrims on Christmas Day. Via Getty Images

How the Puritans once banned Christmas in Massachusetts

You have likely heard the story of "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!" — but what about the one where the Puritans in Massachusetts banned the holiday altogether?

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Dec 24, 2022