MyNorthwest Staff
Man vs HOA: Winning a legal fight over 200K Christmas lights
An Idaho man ran afoul of his HOA when he put on a massive Christmas display with live camels and 200,000 lights. Unlike many legal challenges to HOAs, this man just won on the grounds of religious discrimination.8 years ago
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Ross: A very special Facebook holiday song
It happened again. Facebook shared user data without users' consent – so that you could be targeted with irresistible ads. It’s the same old song, and that song goes like this...8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon’s plans for facial recognition doorbell concerns ACLU
The ACLU is concerned about Amazon facial recognition technology and its plans for Ring, their doorbell that takes videos of whoever is at the door.8 years ago
Dave Ross
The line between us, YouTube, and censorship
Congress periodically flirts with the idea of imposing controls on social media. Companies like Google have taken the hint. But how can it monitor 400 hours of video a minute on YouTube?8 years ago
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Ross: What happens if we get No-bamacare?
With the Affordable Care Act -- aka Obamacare -- at risk of going away, what will happen to health care in America? In short, you might want to have a major illness sooner than later.8 years ago
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Ross: Back from the future, with a warning
There was a big UN meeting last weekend to discuss climate change. Everyone could agree on the problem, but not how to solve it. Some things never change.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expert skeptical of Washington state’s orca-saving proposal
The conversation around saving Puget Sound's southern resident orca have missed a few major points, according to one expert that is skeptical of plans to save the ailing killer whales.8 years ago
Dave Ross
How to solve the tax gap, erase the deficit, and build a wall
During November, the federal government spent twice as much as it took in. Biggest monthly deficit on record. Which is why some are calling for more IRS auditors to get rich people to pay their fair share.8 years ago
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Ross: When to disobey your powerful boss
Michael Cohen is going to prison because the law expects you to disobey when your boss tells you to do something corrupt. Everyone who works for a powerful boss needs to breathe this in.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Rep. Heck on how Congress may pursue evidence against President Trump
Washington Congressmember Denny Heck has said he believes President Trump has committed a crime. Now he details how that point may evolve in a new Democratic-controlled Congress.8 years ago
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Ross: Maybe Trump’s transparency should be more like a TV game show
President Trump called his recent stunt in front of the press in the Oval Office "transparency." But Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer didn't agree. Maybe this "transparency" should be more like The Voice.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
New Seattle Superintendent wants to close gap in racial equity
Seattle Superintendent Denise Juneau has a good deal of issues on her desk regarding the district's schools. One major problem she's looking tackle: A growing chasm in racial equity.8 years ago
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Ross: Was President Trump’s tweet really just a typo?
Another tweet from President Trump has readers confused. Some say it was a typo. But was it really? Looking at the keyboard, maybe he was trying to type something else entirely.8 years ago
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Ross: Calling on the Billionaire Super Friends to solve climate change
We've been warned again and again. We've tried taxes and policies, but nothing seems to work. Could the Billionaire Super Friends please get together to solve out climate change problem?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Economist: Seattle’s slow housing market only a blip
Seattle home prices are falling at a faster rate than the rest of the country, but according to one local economist, this doesn't mean housing prices are going to correct.8 years ago
Dave Ross
Ross: The iPhone just keeps getting more expensive
The price of the iPhone has risen faster than nearly anything else on the market, from cable TV service to prescription drugs. And people keep buying the most expensive models. I think I know why.8 years ago
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Ross: The War on Christmas is back for a cage match
It's back! The War on Christmas is on, again, and it's started in Massachusetts where a nativity scene features the baby Jesus in a cage, and the wise men blocked off by a wall.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sea lion deaths have deep roots in Seattle history
10 sea lions have been shot and killed in Puget Sound since late-September. Why is this happening? The reason could very well be traced back to a piece of Seattle history.8 years ago
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Ross: Why investors need to ‘unfollow’ the president
President Trump tweets one day, and stocks rise. He tweets another day, and stocks fall. Maybe investors should base financial decisions on something more concrete than mere tweets.8 years ago
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Ross: What makes you black? Native American? Or white?
A Lynnwood man argues that a home DNA test saying he is 4 percent black, and 6 percent Native American proves he is not white. And he's pushing that argument through court.8 years ago
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Ross: Will a divided America have a second Civil War?
It's another Christmas season, and if you’re a churchgoing person you’ll hear at least one sermon about how divided everyone seems to be in America. One expert on the matter recently had an interesting point on the issue.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Is mouthing off to a police officer protected under the 1st Amendment?
While no one would recommend it, can you mouth off to a police officer without any legal ramifications?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
UW professor on climate change: ‘This is here and now’
The issue of climate change isn't merely theoretical anymore, according to one UW climate professor. According to her, it's here, it's happening, and it's something we need to be concerned about, before it's too late.8 years ago
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Ross: And finally — it’s the man’s turn
It's about time. Researchers are testing a new male birth control gel. If successful, men will finally get to take part in family planning.8 years ago
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