Julia Dallas

MyNorthwest Content Editor

Julia Dallas

Julia Dallas is a content editor for MyNorthwest. She's a Washington native and grew up in Adna. After earning her journalism degree from the University of Washington, she started working as a promotions assistant for Bonneville. She then earned her master's degree from Syracuse University in journalism innovation. After that, she worked as a web producer for KIRO 7 before coming back to Bonneville to join the MyNorthwest team. She loves pet sitting her friend's dogs and taking hot pilates classes in her free time.

John and Jake: Will Macklemore lose Kraken ownership after proclaiming ‘F*** America?’

The Palestine Will Live Forever Festival caused controversy when Seattle-born rapper Macklemore stated his strong distaste for America.
2 years ago

WA Employment Security Dept. wants to hire nearly 100 workers as paid leave applications skyrocket

Staff at the Washington State Employment Security Department have been overwhelmed with applications for the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave program.
2 years ago

Seattle slices take top spot in tastiest food study; Gee, Ursula weigh in

A study by Mandoe Media, a software company based in Australia, ranked Seattle as America's top pizza city.
2 years ago

Gee and Ursula: Reichert did better this debate but doubtful he can beat Ferguson

Ferguson and Reichert faced off a second time in the race for Washington governor on Wednesday, clashing on everything.
2 years ago

WA State Patrol sees rise in freeway shootings, citing gang activity: ‘More guns, more anger’

There has been what seems like a rash of Washington freeway shootings. MyNorthwest reached out to the Washington State Patrol to analyze the trend.
2 years ago

Snoqualmie PD warns residents not to respond to sextortion scam

The Snoqualmie Police Department is warning residents not to respond to a sextortion scam that threatens to send damaging data.
2 years ago

Wing Luke Museum executive director steps down following ‘Hate’ exhibit

Seattle's Wing Luke Museum, located in the Chinatown-International District, will be seeing a change of leadership.
2 years ago

Washington’s death penalty chamber to be preserved for history

A room that hosted decades of death is officially closing. Washington's death chamber is shuttering its heavy metal door.
2 years ago

Days-old orca whale calf spotted swimming amongst pod in Strait of Georgia

The Center for Whale Research has revealed some exciting news -- a new orca calf has been spotted in L pod.
2 years ago

Seattle restaurant that hosted hundreds of weddings, events closing its doors

A beloved Seattle restaurant is closing its doors forever. After 30 years, China Harbor will serve its last dim sum at the end of the month.
2 years ago

Amazon employees ordered to report to work 5 days a week to ‘strengthen culture’

In a move that will affect people's daily lives, work routines and local traffic, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced a back-to-office update.
2 years ago

WA Department of Fish and Wildlife sees uptick in calls about lumps on deer

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's Eastern Region said it is seeing an increased number of calls about lumps, bumps, abscesses and warts on deer.
2 years ago

Child dragged underwater in Bremerton aquatic animal attack

A mother was walking with her young child along a dock at the Bremerton Marina Friday morning when her child was attacked.
2 years ago

New ferry to set sail for Kitsap Transit

A brand new vessel is on the way for the Kitsap Fast Ferry service, thanks to a nice boost from the federal government.
2 years ago

Geomagnetic activity brings the northern lights back to Washington

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicted the northern lights may be back in Washington and they did appear.
2 years ago

Bellingham beach closed due to ‘serious’ sewage spill

A Bellingham beach is temporarily closed after a sewage line was hit and 25,000 to 50,000 gallons of raw sewage spilled out.
2 years ago

Seattle Public Schools announces two options for school closures

Seattle Public Schools released two proposals on Wednesday regarding school closures meant to help its expensive deficit.
2 years ago

WSP reports yet another drive-by shooting on I-5

Another drive-by shooting has been reported, this time on the interchange ramp from I-5 south to State Route 16 west.
2 years ago

WDFW: ‘Leave it to the professionals’ after Snoqualmie officers save stuck elk

Snoqualmie Police Department officers were able to free a stuck elk Monday night. The animal got its antlers wrapped in a fence.
2 years ago

Vigilante dad recounts catching man accused of assaulting UW students: ‘I’ve got to find this guy’

The father of a University of Washington student took matters into his own hands when he found out his daughter was assaulted.
2 years ago

Green River Killer booked again in King County Jail

The Green River Killer has been booked again at the King County Jail. Detectives are remaining tight-lipped about why was booked.
2 years ago

Pierce County man sentenced to 7 years in prison for drugs, guns

A Pierce County man was sentenced last week to seven years in prison for drug trafficking and illegally having guns.
2 years ago

Man arrested in random sexual assault of Bothell child

A 23-year-old man from Bothell was arrested on Monday in Snohomish County in connection with the sexual assault of a child.
2 years ago

Endangered species expects second baby at Point Defiance Zoo

Staff at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma are getting ready for a new baby. Yuna, a 9-year-old Malayan tapir, is pregnant.
2 years ago