Stephanie Klein
Top dog and cat names in King County last year
King County released its 2021 list of most popular pet names and 'Bella' and 'Luna' came out on top.24 days ago
Nick Bowman
What Seattle can expect in new year with shakeups at city hall on the horizon
Seattle City Hall is in for a shakeup at the start of the new year, with a new mayor, councilmember, and city attorney all taking office in January.29 days ago
Nick Bowman
Durkan, Seattle council engage in one final clash in closing days of mayoral term
With Jenny Durkan set to leave office in a matter of days, she and the council appear to have engaged in one final feud, this time over trees.30 days ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Happy Holidays from everyone at KIRO Radio, KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle
Your favorite cast of characters from KIRO Radio, AM 770 KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle present "A Visit from St. Nicholas."1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Most read blogs on MyNorthwest in 2021
Commentators and personalities on KIRO Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest gave us insight into a range of topics in 2021.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Most read news on MyNorthwest in 2021
Take a look back on 2021 and see what made the top-10 list of most read stories of the year on MyNorthwest.1 month ago
Nick Bowman
Voices behind Compassion Seattle, ‘Seattle is Dying’ series score new roles in city hall
Two of the architects behind years of fundraising efforts and policy proposals will soon be returning to Seattle city hall for the first time since 2017.1 month ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sedro-Woolley flight attendant makes it to ‘Survivor’ season finale
An Alaska Airlines flight attendant who lives in Sedro-Woolley has made it to the final episode of this season's "Survivor."1 month ago
Nick Bowman
December election date likely made Sawant recall vote closer than it would have been
Whatever the reason, there's no denying that the turnout for a bid to recall Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant has been surprising.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Where recall vote now stands with Kshama Sawant seizing narrow lead in latest tally
With razor thin margins and the number of ballots left to count dwindling, where do things stand now for the Sawant recall vote?2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Late tallies likely to take Kshama Sawant recall vote down to the wire
A recall vote for Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant will likely come all the way down to the wire when it's all said and done.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
How wealthy strongholds helped deliver Seattle’s 2021 election to moderate candidates
Seattle's moderate candidates prevailed in the 2021 election on the strength of wealthy neighborhoods along its eastern and western coastlines.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s 2021 election establishes large, late swings for progressive candidates as new normal
Massive swings of late votes for Seattle's progressive candidates appear to have become the new normal after 2021's general election.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Corporate money wins Seattle in new form after sparking ire of voters in 2019
A slate of business-friendly candidates won all but one major Seattle race, with corporate money finding influence in more subtle ways.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Moderate Seattle candidates carry the night, as progressives face steep climb to close gap
The first round of Seattle and King County election results arrived Tuesday, with moderate and conservative candidates largely carrying the night.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Contentious race for Seattle City Attorney winds to a close with decision now put to voters
Tuesday will close out what's been a contentious race between Seattle City Attorney candidates operating at opposite ends of the political spectrum.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
How Compassion Seattle became dividing line between candidates following defeat in court
The debate around homelessness during this election cycle has centered on the now-defunct Compassion Seattle ballot initiative.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
With campaign spending at record heights, is Seattle’s Democracy Voucher program still working?
Given that campaign spending has soared to record levels in 2021, is Seattle's Democracy Voucher program still working as intended?3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Radio’s Halloween special: ‘The Murder of Roger Ackroyd’
If you missed KIRO Radio's live Halloween performance of "The Murder of Roger Ackroyd" -- or if you want to hear it again -- you're in luck.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Can Seattle finally stabilize mayoral role mired in controversy, single-term tenures?
Seattle has maintained a dubious streak of one-term mayors dating back over a decade, all while the office has faced scandals and controversies to boot.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle council candidate Nikkita Oliver aims for campaign beyond ‘a single issue race’
Seattle City Council at-large candidate Nikkita Oliver is urging voters to look at their race as one that goes beyond a single issue.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Newly-formed PAC with cast of familiar faces floods money into Seattle City Attorney race
A new PAC has already raised $280,000 in support of Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison, with a cast of familiar faces working behind the scenes.4 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle election preview: Mayoral, city attorney candidates make their case
With Election Day just around the corner, we spoke to the Seattle mayoral and city attorney candidates for insight into each of their respective campaigns.4 months ago
