Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Kipp Robertson

Kipp was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Snowflakes spotted in Pierce County

The weather didn't completely disappoint in Western Washington on Tuesday morning.
11 years ago

Seattle police, businesses brace for Black Lives Matter protest at Westlake Center

The crowd at Westlake Park on Friday won't just be there to ooh and awe over the the tree lighting.
11 years ago

Hate speech forces suspension of classes at Bellingham university

Hate speech over social media prompted the president of Western Washington University in Bellingham to suspend all classes Tuesday.
11 years ago

Curley on Lynch: ‘These things end this way’

The Seahawks' star running back is flying out to Philadelphia to have an abdominal injury examined.
11 years ago

Crews clear rolled semi-truck in Renton

A rolled over semi-truck in Renton blocked traffic on the I-405 interchange for "a few hours."
11 years ago

Less than 8K in Western Washington without power after windstorm

Five days after a windstorm knocked out power to more than 300,000 customers, thousands are still in the dark.
11 years ago

Reports: Boeing fires employees for sexting

Several Boeing employees were fired recently for what sources say involved sexting.
11 years ago

Progressives’ plan could foil Tim Eyman’s efforts

If approved, the Majority Vote Protection Act would require more than 50 percent of voters to vote on initiatives in order to even make them eligible to pass.
11 years ago

‘Nasty’ Seattle defense spells trouble for Kaepernick-less 49ers

It's going to be interesting to see how well, or not so well, the 49ers do against the Seattle Seahawks without a skittish quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
11 years ago

McKenna: Refugee vetting concerns are reasonable, but governors opinions don’t matter

Despite the hubbub, Rob McKenna says governors have no say over whether or not Syrian refugees can enter the United States.
11 years ago

Bigger storms, more rain in latest UW climate change outlook

Do you like Washington's current climate? Better enjoy it while you can.
11 years ago

Drivers in I-405 toll lanes on honor system during power outage

Drivers of I-405 are on the honor system when the power goes out.
11 years ago

More than 10 vehicles involved in Bellevue crash that ruined morning commute

A multi-vehicle crash blocked all lanes of northbound I-405 just north of NE 8th Street in Bellevue on Tuesday morning.
11 years ago

Data shows ‘Nones’ aren’t totally opposed to religion

When it comes to religion in the United States there is a group larger than the Catholic population called "Nones."
11 years ago

‘You can’t defeat an ideology with a bullet’

To destroy ISIS, the supporters need to be inoculated, sort of like the polio, KIRO Radio's John Curley says.
11 years ago

City of Seattle may be backtracking on Move Seattle projects

The approval of a $930 million transportation levy is still fresh on the minds of voters, and already the City of Seattle could be backtracking on its promises.
11 years ago

Seahawks fed up with Jimmy Fallon and his ‘superlatives’

The Seattle Seahawks are fed up with Jimmy Fallon's yearbook superlatives segment on "The Tonight Show."
11 years ago

Bertha testing underway as Seattle crews race to meet December schedule

The most recent schedule from Seattle Tunnel Partners shows Bertha will be mining again on Dec. 23.
11 years ago

Scientists could be one step closer to predicting Seattle’s next mega-earthquake

The tectonic plate that could cause massive damage to the Pacific Northwest is being studied more in-depth than ever.
11 years ago

King County arts will benefit from a long-gone Seattle landmark

The Kingdome may be nothing more than a fond memory, but the taxes to pay for its roof live on.
11 years ago

Lots of garbage in Seattle? Fix it with a ‘free’ sign, Curley says

Reports of illegal dumping have skyrocketed since the City of Seattle released an app that allows users to easily target trash in the city.
11 years ago

Active shooter incident began with a car crash in Puyallup

The Puyallup School District food services department was in lockdown due to reports of an active shooter.
11 years ago

Thousands in the Puget Sound region without power after strong windstorm

Power outages are possible when a storm blows across the Puget Sound Thursday evening. A wind advisory is in effect from 4:00 p.m. Thursday through 4:00 p.m. Friday across Western Washington.
11 years ago

Seattle’s effort to add municipal broadband is just government waste, Dori says

A pilot program being considered by the Seattle City Council is going to cost millions if it is approved.
11 years ago