Dyer Oxley
Seattle council member on mission to oust foreign money from local politics
A Seattle council member is crafting a new bill targeting foreign money in local elections. Large companies such as Amazon could be affected.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Hey climate, I think we are getting the message
After hurricanes like Dorian, we are reminded that the forces of nature don't care too much about our homes or our lives.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Does Washington state need price-gouging laws for natural disasters?
While 34 states have laws against price-gouging in the event of natural disasters, Washington is not among them. But should it rethink that position?7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Are we going back to the old light bulbs?
Remember when people got angry over changing to new, energy efficient light bulbs? What will happen if we have to return to the old ones?7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Who would you sell an AR-15 firearm to?
As a gun store owner, how well should you know your customer? Would you let them borrow your car? Live near you? Buy an AR-15?7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: A brief moment of extreme sportsmanship that we all need
Amid the more depressing news over the weekend, there was one moment of class and honor. It was a showing of great sportsmanship.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: How to navigate Twitter’s toxic debate culture
Coward-calling might matter when you’re face-to-face, but it doesn’t mean much on Twitter, where people are safe behind their keyboards.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
Court ruling could change how the electoral college works in Washington
Could a recent court ruling in Colorado end up changing how Washington deals with the electoral college? Former Attorney General Rob McKenna weighs in.7 years ago
Nick Bowman
New House Speaker says state isn’t ready to tackle income tax
The debate surrounding an income tax in Washington has raged in recent weeks, but as state lawmakers prepare for the next legislative session, it hasn't exactly been a priority.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why crackdowns on vaping are doomed to fail
Crackdowns on vaping are picking up steam across the country, but are we just fighting the inevitable? Dave Ross weighs in.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Woodland Park Zoo wants you to report cougar, bear, and otter sightings
As part of a new collaboration, Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle University are calling on residents throughout the Seattle area to report wildlife sightings.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trump’s idea to nuke a hurricane is nothing new
President Trump's idea to nuke a hurricane may seem outlandish, but it's also not exactly a new concept in the world of climate change.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Why fact-checking can’t save us from fake news
God bless fact-checking, but the latest research involving implanted memories shows it can’t save us from fake news.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The downside to the Chicken Sandwich Wars
We forget that even sustainable food from a happy chicken will make you fat if you eat too much. Of course you’ll be too busy hallucinating to notice.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A look at the other side of Puget Sound’s homeless RVs
While some note that homeless RVs can bring upticks in crime and drug use wherever they park, one RV resident heard those complaints and chose to speak out.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Instead of Greenland, how about we buy the Amazon?
If President Trump is hot to buy more territory, instead of Greenland, how about we do something good for humanity and buy the Amazon rain forest instead?7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Trump’s supposed God complex is more of a ‘Festivus’ complex
Contrary to reports from other outlets, President Donald Trump's daily repetition of the same grievances could indicate a "Festivus Complex"7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Rob McKenna: Newest Confederate monument argument likely won’t work
The latest debate over Confederate monuments is in Norfolk, Virginia -- with a new argument. But you don't have to go far to find such statues locally.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: When it comes to red flags and gun threats, we’ve got it backwards
A 15-year-old was arrested for threatening violence with his parents' gun, but the gun remained in his household -- do we have things backwards?7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New tracking system could help ships avoid hitting whales
A new whale tracking system being tested could help ships avoid striking whales. Approximately 80 endangered whales are killed each year off the coast of Western North America.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Overcoming plastic anxiety and the politicization of hydration
The San Francisco Airport will probably be accused of politicizing hydration, but it's the right move to ban the sale of plastic water bottles. Here's why.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The frog in the salad — what would you do?
What would you do if you found a frog in a package of organic salad? Would you still eat it? That's what this customer had to decide.7 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: Portland protesters on both sides are wasting our time
If Portland protesters on both sides of the aisle want to go at it again in the future, maybe they should just rent a stadium and play rugby.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle author Garth Stein on ‘The Art of Racing in the Rain’ becoming a film
'The Art of Racing in the Rain' is a new major motion picture about a race car driver and his family told through the eyes of his dog, based on a book by Seattle area native Garth Stein.7 years ago
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