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Initiative to stop soda, grocery tax gets big support, likely to make Nov ballot

Organizers behind Initiative 1634, which would bar local governments from imposing taxes on sweetened beverages, delivered 291,000 signatures to the secretary of state's office on Thursday in hopes of making the November ballot.

8 years ago

Both directions of SR 99 in South Seattle open after fatal crash

State Route 99 in South Seattle was shut down in both directions due to a fatal one-vehicle crash late Thursday night. Troopers said northbound SR 99 north of 14th Avenue will be closed until around noon on Friday.

8 years ago

Soda taxes and pollution fees: What’s your stance on carbon?

Two initiative efforts surround Washington's relationship with carbon from very different angles -- the environment and the grocery store. Former Washington Attorney General Rob McKenna explains.

8 years ago

Cosmo After Dark

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8 years ago

Ivar’s plans to open new seafood bar in Issaquah

Despite losing its space at Sea-Tac Airport and selling its flagship property on Seattle's waterfront last year, Ivar's plans to expand to Issaquah.

8 years ago

Timeline: Understanding Seattle’s homeless issues

MyNorthwest has put together a short -- relative to the issue -- timeline with the stories we've covered to help our readers better understand homelessness as we know it.

8 years ago

NY to Seattle: Why is support growing for American Socialism?

Support for American Socialism is growing as younger candidates continue to win primaries and other political races. Why has the ideology become more attractive to voters?

8 years ago

Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit against I-1639

The state Supreme Court has dismissed a lawsuit against the new I-1639 gun initiative days after opponents filed.

8 years ago

Will Fourth of July weather be good for fireworks in Western Washington?

After a cool and damp June, will the weather break up the clouds long enough for the Fourth of July and fireworks? What you need to know to plan for the holiday.

8 years ago

How families celebrate their country’s independence

Food, fireworks and freedom. Independence Day is almost here! Follow @http://twitter.com/Mynorthwest

8 years ago

Kshama Sawant wants to oust four ‘corporate-backed’ council members

After feeling blindsided by the bulk of the city council over the repeal of the Seattle head tax, Kshama Sawant is calling for candidates to run against four of her colleagues.

8 years ago

Scientists hunt for meteor that exploded off Washington coast

It is believed about 2 tons of rock survived when a meteor entered the Earth's atmosphere and exploded just off the Washington coast in March.

8 years ago

Lost dog runs across 520 Bridge

A lost dog avoided multiple people after running across the 520 Bridge Monday morning.

8 years ago

Man who allegedly fire shots near Lake City Way in custody

Police safely took a man who is suspected of firing a pistol from his deck near Lake City Way into custody.

8 years ago

I-1631: Washington’s latest carbon fee proposal

The latest effort to place a charge on carbon in Washington state is I-1631. Organizers believe their coalition of supporters can convince voters pass the initiative.

8 years ago

UW officially adopts course fighting fake news

In a time filled with fake news, two University of Washington professors experimented with a course on BS. It was so successful, it's now an official course offered at UW.