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Dave Ross

presidential primary 2020, ballots, turnout, election results...
Kathryn Altena

Sec. of State believes Washington primary will ‘shatter’ turnout records

Kim Wyman thinks voter turnout in Washington's March 10 primary could shatter records, despite coronavirus and complaints of the required party declaration.
7 years ago
Laura Scott

Fight for a ban on gas-powered cars will continue in 2021

A proposal to ban gas-powered cars in Washington state won't make it through this year's legislative session, but activists aren't giving up.
7 years ago
Stock market, coronavirus...
MyNorthwest Staff

How will coronavirus impact economy and housing market?

Matthew Gardner, Windermere Chief Economist, discusses what impact the coronavirus may have on the economy and the local housing market.
7 years ago
Stock market, coronavirus...
Dave Ross

Ross: A calming distraction as the stock market tumbles

As the stock market spirals down to levels we haven't seen since the last financial crash, if I may suggest: A little guided meditation to calm your mind.
7 years ago
Kennedy Catholic...
Kathryn Altena

SCOTUS religious freedom case could have ripple effect for Kennedy Catholic

A current case in the Supreme Court regarding discrimination against religious organizations could have implications for Kennedy Catholic High School.
7 years ago
Trump coronavirus...
Dave Ross

Ross: Trump might actually be taking coronavirus seriously

It’s one thing to deny something that’s a few years away. But it’s tough to deny a pandemic that can tank the stock market in a few hours.
7 years ago
Democratic debate...
Dave Ross

Ross: Latest Democratic debate was messiest one yet

The penultimate Democratic debate Tuesday night was by far the loudest, and most exhausting one we've seen yet.
7 years ago
Fresh food, China...
Dave Ross

Ross: When fresh food ends up too fresh for comfort

We're at a point where we want it so that by the time food ends up in a store, it's been while since it was in any condition that would get us sick.
7 years ago
Bernie Sanders, health care...
Dave Ross

Ross: You can’t pin success of Bernie Sanders on Russia

Bernie Sanders ran away with Nevada, and I know what you’re thinking – it must be Russia. But just maybe, it's his ideas that are winning over voters.
7 years ago
Trump, Putin, Russia...
Dave Ross

Ross: Russia is at it again ahead of 2020 presidential election

The U.S. intelligence community now believes Russia will try to interfere again in 2020. Boy, wait until Trump finds out Putin lied to him.
7 years ago
Work has already begun on the Sound Transit station in the University District. (Sound Transit imag...
Laura Scott

The Ave is getting an update, but who decides what that looks like?

Change on the Ave in the University District is now inevitable, but community activists and small business owners are voicing their opinions.
7 years ago
Bernie Sanders...
Dave Ross

Ross: The one thing Sanders and Bloomberg have in common

But as different as Michael Bloomberg and Bernie Sanders are, it turns out there’s one thing they have in common: Questions about their health.
7 years ago
Russell Wilson, Moawad...
Kathryn Altena

Russell Wilson’s mental conditioning coach tells him to avoid country music

Part of Russell Wilson's secret to success, in addition to his talent and physical training, is his mental conditioning coach, Trevor Moawad.
7 years ago
chores...
Dave Ross

Ross: No sense in stereotypes when it comes to household chores

The key to a good marriage is negotiating what chores each of you are best at, and if someone thinks you’re perpetuating a stereotype, that’s their problem.
7 years ago
Uber...
Dave Ross

Ross: Why Americans will never warm up to Uber carpooling

Yes, traffic is bad, and Uber may be adding to it. But that's because, for the most part, Americans wouldn't want it any other way.
7 years ago
minimum wage seattle...
Nick Bowman

UW study: Raising minimum wage requires ‘nuanced’ approach

How can we use minimum wage to improve the lives of Washington's workers? A UW study looks to answer that question once and for all.
7 years ago
(Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)...
Dave Ross

Ross: Do you have the right to recline your airplane seat?

One viral video and suddenly we’re having a national debate about the right to recline your airplane seat without the permission of the person behind you.
7 years ago
Seattle Dragons, XFL...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle Dragons promise unique experience for CenturyLink debut

Returning west for their home debut, the Seattle Dragons are telling fans to expect a live experience unlike anything they've ever seen at CenturyLink Field.
7 years ago
Iran, hacking, cyber attacks...
Dave Ross

Ross: Is everything hackable in the digital age?

Between phony calls, digital ads, and identity theft, the digital age seems to get more and more terrifying every single day.
7 years ago
CIA...
Laura Scott

CIA read secrets of spies and foreign governments for years, report reveals

An investigation published by the Washington Post revealed that a company encrypting secret foreign communications was a front for the CIA all along.
7 years ago
Laura Scott

Why is Bernie Sanders’ socialist presidential campaign doing so well?

Bernie Sanders' campaign has drawn criticism for it's socialist bent, but young people seem more drawn to his promise of nationalized health care and federal student loan relief than ever.
7 years ago
immigration, Boeing Field, ICE...
MyNorthwest Staff

Is King County violating law barring ICE from Boeing Field?

The DOJ is suing King County for banning ICE from using Boeing Field. But is the county actually violating the law, or does it have a compelling defense?
7 years ago
Roger Stone, Congress...
Dave Ross

Ross: Roger Stone case proves Congress is full of Constitutional wimps

Donald Trump is not just President anymore -- he's a ruler, empowered by a Congress whose members may be very brave on their own, but collectively, are Constitutional wimps.
7 years ago
Dave Ross

Ross: Was Andrew Yang’s ‘Freedom Dividend’ actually a good idea?

Was Andrew Yang's idea to give people $1,000 a month actually a potential job creator? Now that he's out of the race, we may never know.
7 years ago

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