Chason Gordon

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Chason Gordon was a writer for MyNorthwest.com. On Twitter at @chasongordon

First the Space Needle, now Columbia Center touts its own revamp

Like the Space Needle, the Columbia Center has also completed a mass makeover of its view up top, offering a new express elevator, cafe, and touchscreens.
6 years ago

Seattle three-peats as the construction crane capital of the US

Once again, Seattle tops the country's list of most construction cranes up and operating after yet another spurt of development in the Emerald City.
6 years ago

Giant hogweeds are another thing to sort of worry about

If you needed something else to worry about, consider hogweeds, a poisonous local plant which can cause sever burns and make your skin vulnerable to sunlight.
6 years ago

Seattle police accept lip-sync challenge

The Norfolk Police Department in Virginia has challenged the Seattle Police Department to a lip-sync battle, and SPD has accepted. What song should they perform to?
6 years ago

2017 was a banner year for fireworks injuries and fires in Washington

There were 345 reported fireworks incidents in 2017, which is higher than average, so the State Fire Marshal’s Office has a few safety recommendations.
6 years ago

Seattle’s straw ban may hit milkshake fans the hardest

The Seattle straw ban takes effect on July 1, but it may be based on exaggerated evidence.
6 years ago

Space Needle offering sky-high jobs for minimum wages

The Space Needle is looking for window washers to clean the new glass at the top, and they're only paying minimum wage for the sky-high jobs.
6 years ago

Tsunami evacuation towers could save thousands in coastal towns

Tsunami evacuation structures could potentially save thousands of lives if constructed at vulnerable coastal communities.
6 years ago

Megaquake watch: Northwest is under a lot of pressure right now

The risk of a Cascadia megaquake is a little higher with the annual episodic tremor and slip event happening right now. It increases tectonic plate pressure along the Cascadia subduction zone.
6 years ago

How to camp in your house during the great Cascadia earthquake

Camping in your house may seem odd, but it may be the best way to survive after the big Cascadia earthquake.
6 years ago