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homeless, panhandling...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle homeless families left with few options for housing

I've encountered a few instances of parents panhandling with children at Seattle grocery stores. If they wanted, couldn't they get shelter if they asked? Having children only complicates matters if you're homeless.
7 years ago
Jay Inslee...
Nick Bowman

Opinion: Jay Inslee may be out of presidential race, but his effect remains

Even without gaudy poll numbers throughout his short-lived presidential campaign, Jay Inslee's effect on the 2020 politic landscape remains.
7 years ago
commute...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle commute: 10 best cities for that daily drive into the city

The Seattle commute can be considered a downside of living in the Puget Sound region. But drivers from these cities suffer a little bit less.
7 years ago
Income tax Washington state...
Nick Bowman

Opinion: History of Washington’s income tax shows why we need it

Washington's history with the income tax shows exactly why the state is long overdue to implement it today, in a system many label as regressive.
7 years ago
taco time, seahawks...

What? No Mexi-Fries at CenturyLink’s Taco Time?

We Pacific Northwesterners love our Taco Time. And we love our Mexi-Fries. That's why Michael Simeona was heartbroken when he learned the CenturyLink location doesn't have Mexi-Fries.
7 years ago
dragon, brienne, renton...
Dyer Oxley

Brienne: The rags to riches dragon tale in Renton

It's a rags to riches dragon tale in Renton. One of Renton's three dragons has not had an official home for years -- until now.
7 years ago
anti-Semitic, antisemitism, ADL, hate crime...
Dyer Oxley

Debate: Are hate crime numbers really on the rise?

A debate has emerged as people criticize hate crime reports. Are hate crimes really on the rise? Or is this whole debate missing a bigger point?
7 years ago
Seattle buying a home, home-buying...
Nick Bowman

Buying a home in Seattle was the hardest thing I’ve ever done

Thee home-buying process has, perhaps, never been easier. At least personally, though, it was also the most trying few months of my entire life.
7 years ago
mechanical keyboard...
Dyer Oxley

Mechanical keyboard couture: Seattle’s tech subculture

It's where tech meets artistry. Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts are gathering in Seattle to see the latest works of tech art from the keyboard scene.
7 years ago
seattle tourism, space needle, keyarena, November Seattle...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle is the third best US city to live in … if you can afford it

A recent assessment states that Seattle is the third best US city to live in. There is one factor the city ranks low on, however. What do you think?
7 years ago
congestion tolling...
Chason Gordon

Gordon: Congestion tolling should be based on why you’re driving downtown

Seattle is looking at congestion tolling based on when you're going downtown, but maybe it should be based on why you're going downtown.
7 years ago
Megan Rapinoe...
Dyer Oxley

WATCH: Megan Rapinoe back in Seattle and honored at Storm game

Fresh off her win of the FIFA Women's World Cup, and subsequent press tour, Megan Rapinoe was honored at a Seattle Storm game.
7 years ago
Seattle waterfront...
MyNorthwest Staff

Bob Donegan: The surprises happening at the Seattle Waterfront

With major construction finished, and demolition slowly underway, Bob Donegan offers some observations about the changing landscape of the Seattle waterfront.
7 years ago
movies, film, american movies, fourth of july, independence day...
Dyer Oxley

What are the best movies to watch for Independence Day?

One of the best ways to celebrate Independence Day is movies. If you got a holiday weekend, then you got a movie marathon. But which are the best to watch?
7 years ago
fireworks...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle’s July 4th ranking and our MyNorthwest Fourth of July quiz

The Northwest boasts some primo cities in which to celebrate the Fourth of July. Also, how well can you pass our Independence Day trivia quiz?
7 years ago
chick-fil-a...
Dyer Oxley

Love or hate Chick-fil-A? Try Chick-filanthropy to offset your consumption

Love Chick-fil-A and excited about the new location in Seattle? But hate the company's dubious morals? Try Chick-filanthropy to offset the chain's negative work.
7 years ago
Sammamish...
Dyer Oxley

Live in Sammamish for the schools and then get out

Sammamish garners high rankings, such as the "best city in Washington." Really? Two residents say about whether the city lives up to its reputation.
7 years ago
bezos, blue moon...
Dyer Oxley

How Jeff Bezos came up with the name ‘Blue Origin’

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently provided some insight into his view of the coming space economy, including why he named his space company "Blue Origin."
7 years ago
spray and pray...
Dyer Oxley

How my top 8 list will get you to read this blog post!

I must admit, I love little bits of PR data magic that end up in my email inbox. Most newsrooms don't however. They call them "spray and pray."
7 years ago
bus ticket conpiracy...
Dyer Oxley

Seattle homelessness: Dissecting the great bus ticket conspiracy

It's been said many times -- Seattle's charitable nature is attracting people experiencing homelessness around the country. Perhaps, even, they are being provided bus tickets into town.
7 years ago
hot car, pet, dog, pets...
Dyer Oxley

Reminder of why you don’t leave pets or kids in a hot car

With a heat wave striking the Northwest, it's a good time remind drivers not to leave pets in a car. You don't want to buy a new window after all.
7 years ago
sound transit...
Stephanie Klein

I lost my home to Sound Transit’s light rail

This is a first-hand account of what it's like to lose your home to Sound Transit, which is extending its Link Light Rail line out of Seattle.
7 years ago
Rainier...
Bryan Buckalew

Mountain climbers deserve rescue

After events like the four climbers rescued from Mount Rainier on Thursday, the question inevitably arises: how much time and money was dedicated to saving those people, and is it worth it. The answer is yes.
7 years ago
sea gals, seattle dancers, Seahawks Dancers...
Dyer Oxley

Seahawks rebrand the Sea Gals to male-inclusive dance team

The Seahawks have rebranded the team's cheer leading squad as the Seattle Dancers, which will now include male members too.
7 years ago