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MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle streetcar project might be ‘indefensible,’ but is it really criminal?
Did SDOT violate the law over the course of its controversial streetcar project, or was it simply the product of poor decision-making?7 years ago
Rachel Belle
What actually happens to the stuff we donate to thrift stores
Only a third of items donated to thrift stores will sell on their shelves. Journalist Adam Minter tells us what becomes of the other two-thirds.7 years ago
Ursula Reutin
Reutin: Why your New Year’s resolution is doomed to fail
Forget about making New Year's Resolutions -- they don't work, and here's why.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Best New Year’s resolution: Share a positive review
The best New Year's resolution is to leave a positive review or send a specific email to a boss.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
2-year-old victim of Burien Ross Dress crash needs our help
I discovered a few things about the boy in the stroller, he just celebrated his 2nd birthday, he loves Paw Patrol (who doesn't) his name is David and he needs our help.7 years ago
Mike Lewis
Mike: Replace Washington gas tax by inflating tire prices
While Washington ponders how to make the switch from a gas tax to a miles-traveled tax, it is faced with pushback from people who don’t want their cars tracked by a state-mandated device.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
December Dilemma: Advice for interfaith families celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah
This year Christmas and Hanukkah overlap, which makes the December Dilemma even stronger. How do interfaith families celebrate their respective holidays without causing discomfort and confusion?7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Candy: Your phone doesn’t belong anywhere near a bathroom stall
Don't hand me your phone to look at your kids sitting on Santa's lap if the last place you looked at that picture was sitting on the porcelain throne.7 years ago
Mike Lewis
Mike: Take a year off and don’t buy anything for anyone this Christmas
Start using the gift that asks less of your wallet and more of you. It won’t be lost. It won’t be forgotten or exchanged.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Die Hard is a Christmas movie
Every year, this debate starts around our house, so today I am bringing it to you. Die Hard is definitely a Christmas movie.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Candy: Don’t say ‘Ok Boomer’ at work
First, I am a huge proponent of radical candor, but not everyone can handle it. Just don't say, "Ok, Boomer" at work.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Study including 11 PNW hospitals says pregnant women have fewer complications with midwife
A new study that includes data from 11 Pacific Northwest hospitals, shows that women with low-risk pregnancies who were cared for by a midwife, left the hospital with fewer complications.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Can a regional agency actually help Seattle’s homeless problem?
A plan to create a joint regional homeless authority in the Puget Sound region took a necessary step forward last week, but how exactly will it help the area's homeless crisis?7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Candy: The ‘War on Christmas’ isn’t real
Gleefully say “Merry Christmas” while holding the door open for someone, shout “Merry Christmas” to your Amazon driver, or scream “Merry Christmas” to your neighbor putting up lights.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Should Seattle police not devote resources to porch pirates?
As Seattle police have pointed out, sometimes victims don't even report the thefts and reorder through Amazon. Are we wasting resources focusing on porch pirates?7 years ago
Todd Herman
Todd: What-about-isms absolutely matter if we want to keep our Republic together
Were President Trump’s actions impeachable? I find that highly subjective and, in cases like impeachment, I think we better get some actual standards to avoid kangaroo courts.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
‘Mystery’ will plan a surprise Seattle date for you — the only requirement is trust
Seattle start-up, Mystery, sends you on a multi-destination adventure where every stop is a complete surprise.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
’60 Minutes’ special on Seattle homeless crisis missed one, key point
The city could have taken a radical pro-active approach by building housing options for the upcoming boom of lower to middle class residents but they didn't.7 years ago
Todd Herman
Todd: If $30 car tabs are shot down by courts it’s time for large scale, peaceful civil disobedience
Todd: If 976 is derailed by the courts, the voters of Washington State have a choice: they can submit to being mere subjects or they can stand in open opposition to an attempt to erase their votes.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
New ‘Joy of Cooking’ still a family affair, edited by Irma Rombauer’s great grandson
For 90 years, home cooks have consulted dog eared and gravy splattered pages of Joy of Cooking and the new, 9th edition features 4,000 recipes, 600 of them newly added by John Becker and Megan Scott.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Candy: You should be fined for ignoring leaves in front of your home
Anyone who ignores their leaves on the sidewalk should be fined $500 immediately -- tell me I'm wrong.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Pardon or dinner? The fate of two Normandy Park pet turkeys is in your hands
A Normandy Park, WA family is divided: eat their pet turkeys for Thanksgiving or pardon them? They're asking the community to cast their votes for charity.7 years ago
Mike Lewis
Mike: Washington’s vaping ban is little more than a political ploy
The Washington state vaping ban on juices is a mildly effective political ploy says KIRO Radio's Mike Lewis. But as a health matter, it’s all smoke.7 years ago
