MyNorthwest Staff
Nooksack face eviction as federal government considers ‘unusual’ tribal affair intervention
In the Nooksack Tribe, there is an attempt underway now to disenroll 306 tribal members because of their Canadian ancestry.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Time for our security cameras to get an upgrade
If you’ve seen any photos of shoplifters from security cameras lately – let's face it – they look like they came straight out of the UFO file.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Letting go of the debate over vaccine, mask mandates
The masks are finally coming off in some states, but there are people who just can’t let go of the debate over mandates.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Economist explains how Seattle’s eviction moratorium has actually raised rent prices
The Seattle area's housing crisis has continued to be difficult for renters, and that situation hasn't improved much in recent months.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Shaming leaders for maskless photos ignores the real story
It’s too bad we can’t reverse the earth’s rotation back to see what would have happened if we’d all gone maskless before the vaccines.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trial run for November gives us a chance to practice signing our ballots
Even if you don’t care about school levies, find your ballot, sign the envelope and send it in, if for no other reason than as a rehearsal.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Real consequences for celebrating defiance of state’s mask mandate
If the mask mandate mandate is to blame for ugly incidents, then so are the people who would make heroes out of those who defy it.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Have we already lost the fight against gun violence?
There’s a big push to fight gun violence. But if the idea is to stop the violence by going after guns, I think the fight is already lost.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: We need more positive role models on Washington’s roads
If every ad showing a car racing an airplane was balanced by a commercial showing safe and cautious drivers, we'd be much better off.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Joe Rogan is only as dangerous as we let him be
To me the fundamental question about Spotify Podcaster Joe Rogan is this: Is he somehow dangerous, or are concerns overblown?5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why aren’t we taking care of Washington’s bridges?
Why do I see this state undertaking any new project when we haven’t maintained the crumbling bridges that we already have?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rural broadband development ‘moving forward,’ says Washington state USDA director
Washington's rural counties are the target of newly announced USDA funding programs aimed at improving the state's broadband infrastructure.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
State lawmaker hopes to address concerns over ‘dangerous’ conditions for tow truck drivers
State Sen. Jeff Wilson is hoping to address concerns from tow truck drivers with a pair of bills this legislative session.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Save car chases for the movies
How are car chases are going to solve the stolen car problem? They’re not! But we have technology that follows us anywhere. Why not use it on the crooks?5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Tacoma listener tells Legislature to ‘let police do their jobs’ after his camper was stolen
A listener in Tacoma had his camper stolen from his yard, but was told by police that he would need to contact the Legislature to sort it out.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Former Washington AG: Supreme Court is losing one of its last moderate justices
Former Washington state Attorney General Rob McKenna reflects on the legacy of departing Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Is enforcing the bus fare unconstitutional?
The state Supreme Court is taking up a case of a bus passenger who didn’t pay his fare. But what got him arrested was that he had outstanding warrants.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW Virologist: ‘Every chance’ omicron sub-variant precipitates ‘endemic state’ of COVID
The UW virology department's Dr. Keith Jerome is optimistic that the emergence of a sub-variant of omicron indicates a trend out of the pandemic.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Everybody thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7
Everybody now thinks they have to be a commentator 24/7. And as a professional commentator, I’m here to say, “No, you don’t!”5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: How to baffle Google
Our state attorney general is suing Google for secretly tracking us. It turns out that after you think you’ve turned off tracking, it can still follow you.5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle Children’s pediatrician knows it’s ‘challenging’ to get young kids to mask up
A number of parents of young kids are feeling left behind at this point in the COVID-19 pandemic as the nation tries to return to normal.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Seattle may get to see ‘approval voting’ in action
There is some real money behind the latest attempt to reform primary elections in Seattle, with a system called "approval voting."5 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New study details ‘startling’ effect large tsunami would have on Western Washington
A new study from the state Department of Natural Resources details the devastating effect a large tsunami would have on Washington's coastal areas.5 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Beat the vote suppressors at their own game
Democrats have promised to keep fighting for voting rights, and that includes Rep. Derek Kilmer. So, I tried to sell him my idea of radical compliance.5 years ago
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