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Dyer Oxley
Sen. Ann Rivers: I-1000 will start a ‘race war’ in Washington
State Senator Ann Rivers argues that if I-1000 is not defeated in Washington, it will start a race war among minorities.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
E-buses can replace light rail for 20 percent of the construction time and cost
Light rail may be superior to other forms of transportation, but its expensive. One expert notes a cheaper, efficient transit option available to cities.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expert: Vaping bans will escalate health crisis, not fix it
As vaping bans have picked up steam both in Washington and nationwide, one expert claims that they could actually cause more harm than good.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
What happened to crime under Washington’s legal marijuana?
Washington State University Professor Dale Willits explains the findings of a new study that considers crime rates under legal marijuana.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Ivar’s is out, Skillet is in: Here’s what’s new at Sea-Tac Airport
If you’ve flown through Sea-Tac International Airport in the last year or so, you’ve probably noticed lots of construction, some new restaurants, some old restaurants in new locations, and maybe some of your long time go-tos have disappeared. “I think a lot of passengers have started to notice that Sea-Tac Airport is not just a […]7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Is it OK to bus trick-or-treaters into rich neighborhoods for Halloween?
We all know that some neighborhoods have better candy than others. Is it OK to drive trick-or-treaters into those areas for Halloween?7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Given a year to live, Seattle mother writes children’s book about death
When Caroline Wright was diagnosed with "The Terminator" of cancer, she opted to write a children's book to explain death to her kids.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Boeing 737 MAX crisis could have ‘huge consequences for future of flying’
With Boeing's 737 MAX still grounded, many in the aviation industry wonder if this controversy will have wide-ranging effects on the future of flying as we know it.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Uwajimaya CEO on why her business gave up reporting crimes to SPD
Uwajimaya CEO Denise Moriguchi reacts to the prolific offenders report, and explains why her business temporarily gave up reporting crimes to SPD.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
Petosa Accordions handcrafts instruments for the biggest names in music
Lynnwood's Petosa Accordions is the only such company in the US still building their instruments by hand. And they build them for big names in music.7 years ago
Mike Lewis
New report asserts Seattle won’t prosecute nearly one of every two arrests
Seattle's city attorney won't prosecute approximately 50 percent of the non-traffic arrests brought to his office by police and then moves so slowly to file charges on the rest that hundreds of offenders disappear and never face jail time or diversion programs, according to a report released Monday.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington ACLU: Seattle traffic camera bill carries massive privacy concerns
Seattle City Council recently passed a bill allowing the use of traffic cameras under the city's surveillance ordinance, sparking privacy concerns.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
The most coveted job in America might be Texas’s new taco editor
Texas Monthly just hired a full time taco editor, who now has what can only be described as the best job ever.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Expert: How higher pay for Uber, Lyft drivers can benefit riders
A measure to pay Uber and Lyft drivers a minimum wage may raise prices for riders, but it also has some added benefits for all involved.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Outlook good for Portland man almost killed by vaping-related illness
At just 25 years old, Portland man Justin Wilson didn't expect to find himself in total respiratory failure from vaping. Now recovering, he has a new lease on life.7 years ago
Rachel Belle
After 43 years, Seattle P-Patch garden in danger of being lost to development
A Ballard church that owns the land P-Patch garden sits on needs $2 million worth of building upgrades and their only funding solution is to sell the land.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Shoreline resident defies developers, building his own apartment complex
Tiko Sandoval is Shoreline resident who said no to the big developers and decided not to sell his house and build an apartment unit on his own.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Puget Sound Energy: Natural gas ban proposal ‘puts our region at risk’
How would a natural gas ban affect Seattle? According to Puget Sound Energy VP Andy Wappler, the ripples would be significant.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Maple Valley teen advances to finals of ‘America’s Got Talent’
Fourteen year-old Maple Valley teen Benicio Bryant has made it all the way to the finals in America's Got Talent, and joined the Candy, Mike and Todd Show to discuss reach such a high level at such a young age.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
‘Bikeshare fading slowly into sunset’ with arrival of e-scooters
With e-scooters on the way, former Washington Sec. of Transportation Doug McDonald sees a grim future for bikeshares.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
The solution to Seattle’s bikeshare problem could be down in Portland
As Seattle continues to struggle with poorly parked bikeshares, our southern neighbors in Portland could very well hold the solution.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: Washington area code 206 gets highest amount of robocalls in U.S.
It's not a contest any area wants to win, but the area code 206 in Washington apparently receives more negative robocalls than any other in country.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Seattle SmartRent apartments with home automation irking tenants who can’t opt out
A so-called "smart" apartment with data-driven home automation that control everything from the thermostat to the lock might sound convenient, except if you couldn't opt out.7 years ago
