Dyer Oxley
What to know about operating a drone in Washington state parks
Can you operate a drone around city or Washington state parks? It's a question many will ask as they hit the trails this summer.7 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington is the most expensive state in the NW to be a first-time mom
Washington is the most expensive state in the Northwest to be a first-time mom. And it ranks toward the top of the list nationally for having a baby.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Watch: Dave Grohl, Brandi Carlile busk at Seattle’s Pike Place Market
A couple of Seattle's most prominent rock stars were spotted busking at Pike Place Market Saturday -- Dave Grohl and Brandi Carlile.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
There be dragons in Renton … no, seriously
Renton is home to a slew of nerdy attractions from a comic shop to a comic con. Now, downtown Renton will permanently feature the city's very own dragon.7 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Renton, Critical Role, and the Dungeons & Dragons revival
Renton game company Wizards of the Coast is experiencing a surge in popularity of Dungeons & Dragons, so much that series like Critical Role are raising millions.8 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Why Seattle’s famous superhero Phoenix Jones is retiring
Seattle's superhero Phoenix Jones is retiring. He may stop crime when he sees it. But Ben Fodor says he is done being the hero of the Emerald City.8 years ago
Dyer Oxley
The most common, bizarre items left in a Seattle Uber
In all honesty, the items that were found neglected in Seattle Ubers over the past year were a little underwhelming compared to other cities. But hey, Seattle, there is still time in 2019.8 years ago
Stephanie Klein
Klein: Why I don’t ride the bus to work
Riding the bus to and from work shouldn’t be difficult, but it is. Maybe it's just a beginner's bad luck or maybe it's that transit agencies don't make it easy.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Recent white supremacist activity in Washington is not new
The recent increase in white supremacist activity around Washington may have surprised some, but it's just the latest in a long hateful history in the Northwest.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Sugarcoating white supremacy: What’s behind fliers found in Washington
Fliers found in Western Washington over the past year are not obviously neo-Nazi propaganda. But that’s the point. A closer looks reveals their source to be a white supremacist group.8 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Winners and losers: Western Washington’s 2019 snowstorm
The snow hit Western Washington and the region reacted in different ways. There were definitely winners and losers over the past week's snowstorm.8 years ago
Nick Bowman
Should Seattle rethink its plans for snow plows?
How many snow plows does Seattle need to handle a massive snowstorm? Then again, how often does the city get a massive snowstorm?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
How to prepare for the Northwest’s weekend snow
Wherever you are in the Northwest, inclement weather can cause problems for those who aren't adequately prepared. Here's what you can do to batten down the hatches before the weekend.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Study: Seattleites spend most in nation on takeout, $2,520 annually
According to a new study, Seattle residents spend more on takeout food than any other city by thousands of dollars.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington’s top football food for the big game day is…
What do you eat on the big game day? Football fans may disagree on what to snack on, but Washington knows what it prefers. Do you agree?8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Amazon gets patent to convert public buses into mobile pickup lockers
Amazon is looking into using buses as way to get customers their packages. It just received a patent for this new method of delivery.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Washington is the third worst state to drive in
Washington state ranks poorly when it comes to over all driving. Oddly, the state's neighbors all rank far better. What is holding the Evergreen state back?8 years ago
Nick Bowman
How congestion tolling could help solve Seattle’s traffic woes
The idea of tolling streets in Seattle has proven to be wildly unpopular. But has history shown as that it can actually reduce traffic across the city?8 years ago
KTTH announces revamped lineup for ‘conservative commute’
The future of conservative talk radio is here. AM 770 KTTH/Seattle announced a revamped lineup for their successful “conservative commute.”8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
A final farewell to the Alaskan Way Viaduct
As the Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for good, let's take a look back on some of the finer (and not so fine) aspects of the structure that's graced Seattle's waterfront for the better part of over half a century.8 years ago
Nick Bowman
Seattle’s transportation system garners praise, but does it deserve it?
Recently, Seattle's transportation system has been praised both by articles in The New York Times and Vox, providing an interesting outside perspective. But is it earned? Or do we have a ways to go?8 years ago
Dyer Oxley
Kick Off the Cons: Putting the NW ‘geekonomy’ on display
There are so many pop culture and science conventions in the Northwest that there is now a convention for conventions -- Kick Off the Cons. It's an extension of what some call the Geekonomy.8 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff
Oregon joins Washington in putting roadkill deer and elk on the menu
Oregon joins 20 other states, including Washington, in allowing people to harvest and eat roadkill.8 years ago
