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.3 days 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.23 days 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.24 days 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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?1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.1 month 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.2 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.2 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Submit your questions for the Seattle Mayoral Debate
Lorena Gonzalez and Bruce Harrell will face off in two debates on Oct. 14 and Oct. What questions do you have for the candidates?2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell: City needs ‘sense of urgency’ to address homeless crisis
Seattle mayoral candidate Bruce Harrell lays out his plan to address Seattle's homeless crisis amid a hotly-contested election cycle.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Narratives for pair of Seattle council races paint dramatically different pictures
With election day less than a month away, the predominant narratives for both of Seattle's at-large council races are significantly different.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez lays out plans for policing, homelessness, and income tax
Seattle mayoral candidate Lorena Gonzalez believes her more recent service in the city council gives her a leg up against her opponent, Bruce Harrell.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle city attorney candidate focuses message on ‘making sure people are safe’
Seattle City Attorney candidate Ann Davison is on her third campaign trail in as many years, but says her priorities have remained largely the same.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle city attorney candidate: Abolitionist platform is about ‘scaling back and building up’
For "abolitionist" city attorney candidate Nicole Thomas-Kennedy, this election is about changing how Seattle approaches crime on a fundamental level.2 months ago
Nick Bowman
Looking back on mayoral term marked by years of conflict between Jenny Durkan, city council
However brief Jenny Durkan's tenure as mayor will be, it's one that's been punctuated by frequent flare-ups of conflict between her office and city council.3 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
KIRO Radio shares memories from Sept. 11, 2001
These are the stories from KIRO Radio's hosts and reporters as they recall and honor Sept. 11, 2001.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
What went wrong for Compassion Seattle’s homeless initiative, and what’s next?
With a judge striking a proposed charter amendment from Compassion Seattle off the ballot, what's next for the group ahead of November's election?3 months ago
Nick Bowman
Red-lining, race, and wealth continue to form borders between Seattle voters
Candidates Seattle voters chose in the August primary paint a stark picture of a city divided by racial and economic lines dating back nearly a century.3 months ago
Nick Bowman
In city that rarely elects Republicans, Seattle conservatives aim for influence behind the scenes
Conservative groups, donors, and campaign operatives have looked to subtly wield their influence throughout Seattle's current election cycle.3 months ago
