MyNw Logo

MyNorthwest Staff

The team that brings you MyNorthwest.com.

Wife of accused soldier in Afghan massacre believes he’s innocent

The wife of the soldier accused of killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan in March says she hasn't told their kids the truth about their father.
15 years ago

Good ole days: Seattle’s best ever Fourth of July

Seattle's 2010 Fourth of July celebration may go down as the year Dave Ross and Tom Douglas saved the fireworks, but it's certainly not the most exciting of all Independence Days.
15 years ago

Holiday weather expected to be typical of ‘Northwest summer’

The running joke in the Puget Sound area is that the Fourth of July marks the start of summer. Forecasters say that looks to be the case this year.
15 years ago

One woman killed, five injured at Seattle house party

A 21-year-old woman was killed and five others were injured in a shooting at a house party in south Seattle early Sunday morning.
15 years ago

Cops, prosecutors want to use red-light cameras for evidence

Prosecutors and police agencies want the ability to use red-light cameras to see if they capture images or videos that could help them solve other crimes.
15 years ago

Man wounded in Belltown shooting

A 50-year-old man was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound early Monday morning after a street fight in Seattle's Belltown neighborhood.
15 years ago

Two people found dead in Bremerton home in apparent murder-suicide

Kitsap County Sheriff's detectives say two people have died in a Sunday shooting at a home in Bremerton.
15 years ago

Why one woman is rushing to the theater to see ‘Magic Mike’

Women are flocking to “Magic Mike.” I don’t know if you have heard, but there is a movie out this weekend about strippers. Male strippers. That’s what has had all the women (and some men) in your life up in arms, suddenly murmuring the name Channing far more often than usual, and making plans for […]
15 years ago

Dori Monson hosts a debate on Chris Hansen’s Seattle arena plan

The arena deal has been a hotly contested topic by those on both sides of the issue. Whether folks are basketball fans that want the NBA back or those who are concerned about the city's fiscal involvement, the opinions on the arena greatly differ across the board.
15 years ago

Small stores get a break from new Seattle bag ban

On Sunday, Seattle stores will no longer be able to use plastic bags, but the ban comes with a few exceptions.
15 years ago

Police: Man stole iPads from Target after hiding in store

Police are trying to track down a man who they say stole suitcases full of electronics from a Target store in Tacoma.
15 years ago

Teen mob attacks Beacon Hill man with pool cues

Seattle police say a group of children and teenagers viciously attacked a man early Sunday morning before they stole his car.
15 years ago

Seattle Kitchen: How to cook crab

Seattle is a seafood town, and with the kickoff of crab season on July 1, it was time for the Seattle Kitchen staff to talk crab feeds.
15 years ago

Memorial held for Mount Rainier ranger killed in rescue

A chaplain at the memorial service for Mount Rainier National Park Ranger Nick Hall prayed for a break in the weather so that his body might be recovered and "bring this to an end."
15 years ago

Will ticket flaw mean long lines at Seattle’s Great Wheel?

A new attraction expected to provide one of the best views of the Puget Sound is set to open on Friday.
15 years ago

‘Portlandia’ searches for the unemployed to be extras on 3rd season

If you don't mind day, night or weekend trips to Portland, (and are likely unemployed,) you could earn up $70 a day as a 'Portlandia' extra.
15 years ago

Washington cashes in on last liquor stores, superstores move in

As superstores offer Costco competition on the liquor front, the State Liquor Control Board says Thursday was the last of three auctions for the rights to former state-run liquor stores.
15 years ago

State meeting revenue projections for 520 tolls

The state is meeting its revenue projections for tolling on the SR 520 Bridge. Traffic is down 41 percent on the bridge for the first six months of tolling, but DOT projected a 48 percent drop.
15 years ago

Reasonably Honest Dave wants trolleys to stay in Seattle, not head for St. Louis

The streetcars that formerly ran along the tracks along Seattle's waterfront may be sold to Seattle, but not if Reasonable Honest Dave has anything to do with it.
15 years ago

Drinking habits on the Ron & Don Show don’t improve their quality of life

That’s about two drinks a night – and according to the study, it improves your dexterity, emotion, cognition and mobility – overall. (AP Photo/File) Members of the Ron & Don Show had a life-evaluating moment after reading a study that said those who drink more have a better quality of life. Yes, it’s maybe good […]
15 years ago

Mayor McGinn feels gratified WA not asking Seattle to cover tunnel toll shortfall

Around $400 million of the cost for the highway 99 viaduct replacement tunnel was supposed to come from tolls. Even after the state cut that goal to $200 million, traffic diversion concerns have some concerned tolls won't even earn that much. With the percentage of the project cost being covered by tolls dropping, Seattle's mayor Mike McGinn says he's pleased he made it clear Seattle won't be on the hook.
15 years ago

Struggling Iraq war vet selling war medal on eBay

An army veteran who made the decision to sell an army medal on ebay says he wasn't ready for the backlash.
15 years ago

Gov. Gregoire: Supreme Court ruling a historic decision

Gov. Chris Gregoire has issued a statement on the Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the Affordable Care Act.
15 years ago

K-9 units will be sniffing for fireworks at ferry terminals

Ferry travelers looking to bring fireworks across the water should be ready for an inspection.
15 years ago