Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Nick Bowman

Nick was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Opinion: Loren Culp, Trump show a refusal to accept reality in both Washingtons

It's clear that Loren Culp's problem isn't that an election was stolen from him -- it's that like the president his politics are modeled off of, he simply doesn't like that he's losing.
6 years ago

SDOT lays out final list of options to repair or replace West Seattle Bridge

SDOT is presenting to councilmembers Monday morning, laying out the various options to either repair or fully replace the West Seattle Bridge. 
6 years ago

Tim Eyman calls on Washington Supreme Court to reconsider car tabs decision

Tim Eyman announced Thursday that he has submitted a request to the state Supreme Court asking that it reconsider its recent decision to strike down I-976.
6 years ago

Former WA Attorney General: If election comes down to one lawsuit, it’ll be Pennsylvania

If the election comes down to Pennsylvania, an ensuing court battle in the U.S. Supreme Court could decide the end result, says Rob McKenna.
6 years ago

Trio of measures overhauling King County Sheriff’s Office passing by wide margins

A trio of hotly-debated charter amendments in King County appear to be on their way to passing, spelling large-scale changes for the Sheriff's Office.
6 years ago

WA Sec. of State Wyman ‘disappointed’ with Trump declaring victory prematurely

Washington Sec. of State Kim Wyman weighs in on Trump's premature declaration of victory, before key battleground states had finished counting votes.
6 years ago

Amid chaotic race for White House, few surprises for Washington voters on Election Night

Despite uncertainty surrounding the results of the presidential election, there were very few surprises for Washington state voters on Election Night. 
6 years ago

Snohomish police chief urges protesters to remain peaceful, ‘leave weapons at home’

Newly installed Snohomish Police Chief Rob Palmer is urging the protesters on both sides of the political aisle to maintain the peace.
6 years ago

Seattle council likely to table Herbold misdemeanor crime proposal for later in 2020

A proposal from Councilmember Lisa Herbold regarding how the city treats misdemeanor crimes will have to wait until later in 2020.
6 years ago

Ballot turn-ins continue to soar to record levels in Washington state

Washington continues to shatter previous voting records, having received nearly 3.3 million ballots statewide as of Sunday afternoon.
6 years ago

Seattle councilmember seeks to keep funding in place for City Hall homeless shelter

As Seattle councilmembers continue talks over the 2021 budget, one hopes to include funding to maintain a homeless shelter space in City Hall.
6 years ago

SDOT to allow neighborhoods to close off blocks to vehicles for Election Day

SDOT announced a new measure Friday, allowing neighborhoods to apply for a temporary "Stay Healthy Block" permit specifically for Election Day. 
6 years ago

Washington AG granted hearing Friday over USPS ballot delivery delays

Washington AG Bob Ferguson was granted a hearing in federal court Friday, over an ongoing lawsuit regarding the timely delivery of mail-in ballots.
6 years ago

Washington to ‘fall back’ again, as wait continues for permanent Daylight Saving Time

It's been a year and a half since Washington lawmakers passed a bill to keep the state in Daylight Saving Time. So, why hasn't it taken effect?
6 years ago

Washington DOH: We need to act now to get COVID under control for holidays

With COVID-19 transmission continuing to rise across Washington, officials are warning residents about an increased risk headed into the holidays.
6 years ago

Surge in early voting continues, with over half of all Washington ballots turned in

Washington continues to shatter early voting records, with over half of all ballots in the state already turned in at drop boxes and election offices.
6 years ago

Opinion: Washington state proves why Trump is dead wrong about election results

If Washington state's history of mail-in ballots proves anything, it's that very little about the way Trump views election results makes any sense.
6 years ago

Poll indicates growing concern over climate change among Washington voters

A new poll indicates that Washington state voters are growing increasingly concerned about the long-term effects of climate change.
6 years ago

Washington Sen. Cantwell: Amy Coney Barrett will ‘chip away at the rights of American women’

Washington Sen. Maria Cantwell spoke Sunday, about what she says is at stake in the wake confirming Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court.
6 years ago

With over 2 million ballots now in, Washington doubles down on election security

Amid unprecedented voter turnout, Washington election officials delivered an update on what the state is doing to strengthen its election security.
6 years ago

7 injured after car drives through entrance of Seattle restaurant

Seattle police are investigating a Thursday afternoon collision where a car drove backwards into the entrance of a Chinatown restaurant.
6 years ago

Congressional race in presumed Washington GOP stronghold tightens

Polls indicate that the gap between incumbent Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler and Democratic challenger Carolyn Long has tightened.
6 years ago

Washington vote-by-mail system receives perfect score in newly-released ranking

A recently-released ranking of every state's vote-by-mail performance saw Washington receive a perfect score, as ballots continue to flood in.
6 years ago

Seattle, Portland suing Trump administration over ‘anarchist jurisdiction’ label

Together with New York City and Portland, Seattle is filing a lawsuit over being classified as an "anarchist jurisdiction" by the Trump administration.
6 years ago