Former MyNorthwest Content Editor

Nick Bowman

Nick was formerly a MyNorthwest.com Content Editor.

Kshama Sawant to lead protest over Biden fundraiser in Seattle

Kshama Sawant is leading a Saturday protest against a Seattle fundraiser for Vice President Joe Biden at Madison Park.
7 years ago

Amazon claims bias from Trump after losing ‘war cloud’ contract to Microsoft

After losing a sought-after 'war cloud' contract to Microsoft, Amazon is claiming 'unmistakable bias' from President Trump.
7 years ago

Sound Transit to ditch ‘Red Line’ light rail name in face of criticism

Sound Transit announced Thursday that it would be dropping the "Red Line" label from its primary light rail route after facing criticism.
7 years ago

Landmark rulings pave way for renters rights in Seattle

Renters in Seattle scored a pair of major victories this week, after a pair of favorable rulings from Washington State's Supreme Court.
7 years ago

Like Watergate, WA Rep. Heck sees GOP coming around on impeachment

Guided by history, Washington Congressman Denny Heck sees a path forward for convincing his Republican colleagues that impeachment is the right path forward.
7 years ago

Is there a place for a high speed rail in Washington after I-976?

As I-976's implementation looms, the push for a high speed rail connecting Washington with Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, BC continues.
7 years ago

Dry weather stalls promise of November snow in Western Washington

With the region's unseasonably dry weather continuing, it's thrown forecasts for November snow into Seattle into flux.
7 years ago

Bernie Sanders on Seattle council races: Amazon ‘should have kept their money’

After progressive candidates achieved a near sweep in Seattle's City Council elections, 2020 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders weighs in.
7 years ago

Washington’s $30 car tab debacle could have been avoided entirely

Months before a $30 car tab measure was approved by voters, Washington lawmakers had a chance to avoid the proverbial iceberg.
7 years ago

More infections as Seattle Children’s closes operating rooms for mold again

Seattle Children’s Hospital has been forced to close some of its operating rooms, after once again detecting the presence of mold.
7 years ago

After massive spending, fight rages on for bill to curb Seattle PAC money

On the heels of massive spending in Seattle's council races, Lorena Gonzalez is continuing to fight for a bill to curb that spending in future elections.
7 years ago

Thousands of fans attend Sounders MLS Cup victory parade in Seattle

Thousands of fans packed into downtown Seattle on Tuesday to celebrate the Sounders' victory over Toronto on Sunday, and their second title in just four years.
7 years ago

Is Puget Sound’s short-lived housing slowdown officially over?

After a dip in housing prices between 2018 and 2019, Puget Sound rates are on the way back up during a part of the year where the opposite typically occurs.
7 years ago

Tolling begins in Seattle’s SR 99 tunnel: What you need to know

Tolling for Seattle's SR 99 tunnel begins at 5 a.m. Saturday, and we're here to break down how you can effectively prepare.
7 years ago

Sawant’s uphill climb to reelection is mess of her own making

Even if Kshama Sawant beats the odds and wins reelection, there's a good reason why she ever had to stare down the barrel of a potential loss.
7 years ago

Washington, Oregon lawmakers cite ‘astonishing’ new concerns over Boeing planes

A pair of Pacific Northwest Congressmen are raising what they consider to be "new and serious concerns" about Boeing and the FAA.
7 years ago

SR 99 tunnel ‘always going to be best route’ through Seattle when tolls begin

Tolls are likely to send many tunnel drivers onto Seattle's downtown surface streets to avoid paying. That being so, paying tolls might be preferable.
7 years ago

Traffic Townhall: I-976 will make Seattle Squeeze ‘much worse’

KIRO Radio's Traffic Townhall with Tracy Taylor and Chris Sullivan addressed questions on I-976, gathering feedback from SDOT, WSDOT, and Sound Transit.
7 years ago

How a legal challenge to I-976 might play out in court

With both King County and the City of Seattle preparing lawsuits against Tim Eyman's soon-to-be-passed I-976, how might a legal challenge play out?
7 years ago

Seattle approaches record streak of rain-free days

As of Thursday, Seattle will have seen 13 straight days without rain, approaching a record streak for what's typically a rainy November period.
7 years ago

I-976 fallout: Gov. Inslee postpones all upcoming WSDOT projects

With I-976 potentially gutting Washington's transportation budget. Gov. Jay Inslee issuing a statement Wednesday evening postponing all upcoming WSDOT projects.
7 years ago

The fallout of Amazon’s $1.4 million bid to flip Seattle City Council

Now that initial election results are in, we're starting to see the results -- or lack there of -- of Amazon's efforts to flip Seattle City Council.
7 years ago

King County Executive begins preparing lawsuit to challenge I-976

With I-976 leading in a second round of election results, $30 car tabs could soon be coming to Washington state. That said, there's still a long road ahead.
7 years ago

Home of Bezos and Gates could soon be in hot water as voters split on levy

Medina -- the home of Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos -- is running out of money, and could soon be in hot water if a crucial property levy continues to lag in polls. 
7 years ago