Nick Bowman
A modest proposal to fix Washington’s unbearably confusing vaccine phases
Washington's vaccine phases are too confusing, and it doesn't have to be this way. Here's how we could make this easier for everyone.7 months ago
Chason Gordon
Washington state does indeed have a crow hunting season
When is crow hunting season in Washington state? Asking for a friend.7 months ago
Chason Gordon
If you move into a recently built house, bring your neighbors cookies
It's difficult to complain about the noise coming from your neighbor's house when it's actually being built and there's no one home.8 months ago
Nick Bowman
‘The difference is staggering’: King County district forges ahead on smartphone voting
A King County district is again implementing a smartphone voting system in 2021, while election officials mull potential expansion options.8 months ago
Nick Bowman
Opinion: Why we can’t trust the latest reopening plan from Washington Republicans
Given that Republicans across the state have led calls to reopen since the very start of the pandemic, why should we trust their latest push?8 months ago
Nick Bowman
20 years after Nisqually, Washington still isn’t ready for next big earthquake
With aging buildings and a partly-finished alert system, Washington still has a long way to go before it's ready for the next big earthquake.8 months ago
Nick Bowman
Seismologist explains why a Nisqually-type earthquake is far more likely than ‘the Big One’
While a possible 9.0 earthquake is what makes headlines, seismologist Bill Steele believes that a Nisqually-type quake is more likely in the years to come.8 months ago
Nick Bowman
Opinion: Shades of hypocrisy, similarities in Seattle minimum wage and hazard pay debates
The battle for fair wages in Seattle is defined by defined by an argument from large-scale employers, who claim that increased wages are bad for everyone.8 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Trivia: Which US President are you?
Think you've got what it takes to be the President of the United States? Celebrate President's Day with a little trivia.8 months ago
Nick Bowman
Opinion: Washington state’s Republicans share blame for Trump mob’s insurrection
On Wednesday, a violent mob stormed the U.S. Capitol, emboldened by months of fiery post-election rhetoric. So, who's to blame? The list is a long one.10 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A holiday greeting from MyNorthwest, KIRO Radio, KTTH, and 710 ESPN Seattle
All of your favorite personalities, reporters, anchors, producers, and writers are here to wish you a happy holiday, and all the best as we head into the new year.10 months ago
KIRO Radio staff
KIRO Radio presents: ‘A Green & White Christmas’
This holiday season, Seattle Radio Theatre and KIRO Radio returned with the magic of a live old-timey radio drama.10 months ago
Jacob Rummel
The Rundown: Cal Anderson Park sweep (or lack thereof)
Cal Anderson Park transformed into an unsanctioned homeless encampment in recent months, and the city planned to clear it this week.10 months ago
Jacob Rummel
Elvis convinced people to take Polio vaccine, could a famous Washingtonian do the same for COVID?
The first doses of a COVID vaccine rolled out in Washington. The question now is whether enough people are willing to get the injection when it's available.10 months ago
KIRO Radio staff
Sneak Preview of KIRO’s Holiday Radio Play
Hear a sneak preview of this year’s holiday radio play, “A Green & White Christmas.” Tune into the live show on KIRO Radio on Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.10 months ago
Jacob Rummel
The KIRO Rundown: US media seems to have a negativity problem
A working paper by the National Bureau of Economic Research suggests U.S. media is more negative in reporting on COVID than other English speaking media.11 months ago
Nick Bowman
Opinion: Bid to evict homeless from Renton hotel is laughably cruel
A proposal to evict 200 residents of a homeless shelter inside a Renton hotel is laughably cruel at best, and at worst, directly exacerbates an existing crisis.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Most popular blogs on MyNorthwest in 2020
Commentators and personalities on KIRO Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest provided insight on a variety of topics busy year of news both locally and across the U.S.11 months ago
Nick Bowman
Debate rages over proposal to dissolve Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department partnership
A hotly-contested debate has emerged over a proposal to dissolve the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department's city-county partnership.11 months ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Most popular news on MyNorthwest in 2020
As would be expected, the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions dominated headlines throughout 2020.11 months ago
Jacob Rummel
The KIRO Rundown: Who will replace Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan?
We've only just learned this week that Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan won't be seeking a second term. But it's never too early for irresponsible speculation!11 months ago
Nick Bowman
Speculating on potential candidates for Seattle’s 2021 mayoral race
With Jenny Durkan announcing Monday that she won't seek reelection as Seattle's mayor, the field is now wide open in 2021.11 months ago
Jacob Rummel
The KIRO Rundown: Everybody but John Curley thinks John Curley sounds like George Clooney
This week's rundown may be not the "biggest" story, but it's a fun one. The general consensus at KIRO Radio is that John Curley sounds like George Clooney.11 months ago
