Former MyNorthwest.com Editor

Seattle Mayor: City will be more accountable with homeless funding

The proposal to raise $275 million for homeless funding in Seattle over five years isn't a small ask. But Ed Murray says the city will be more accountable.

8 years ago

Pacific Northwest drenched by abnormal amounts of rain

In the past week, the Pacific Northwest region has been drenched by 200-600 percent of normal rainfall, according to UW Professor of Atmospheric Sciences Cliff Mass.

8 years ago

Is Kshama Sawant being honest on Planned Parenthood?

Seattle Councilmember Kshama Sawant said a revision of the Affordable Care Act by the Republicans would effect abortions at Planned Parenthood.

8 years ago

Bob Ferguson willing to sue all presidents, not just Trump

Susan Hutchison said the only reason State Attorney General Bob Ferguson was suing the Trump administration was for political purposes.

8 years ago

Despite lack of official manual, Seattle isn’t without traffic policies

Despite not having an official manual, Seattle's DOT used specific policies and procedures to deal with the crash on Feb. 27 that caused massive gridlock.

8 years ago

Sound Transit CFO’s explanation confuses car-tab issue even more

If Sound Transit's reasoning behind how it calculates car-tab fees was confusing, then what the agency's CFO told lawmakers won't help.

8 years ago

‘This is not Free-attle;’ Mayor Murray outlines $275M levy for homelessness

Mayor Ed Murray is expected to announce Wednesday how he would spend the $55 million a year he鈥檚 asking from Seattle taxpayers in a new property tax for homelessness.

8 years ago

Sawant continues call for larger May Day protests

Kshama Sawant aims to build momentum for May Day demonstrations at her March 8 International Women's Day rally in Westlake park.

8 years ago

Staple of Seattle’s fishing community is nearing its end

The owner of Linc's Fishing Tackle says he will close his business in the near future, but it is not because of big box stores.

8 years ago

Nearly 13 percent of homeless surveyed in Seattle are from outside state

About 70 percent of the people surveyed lived in Seattle or King County when they first became homeless, according to a study release Friday.

8 years ago

Washington AG Bob Ferguson ‘painted a giant target on himself’

Washington's Attorney General Bob Ferguson is now under 24-7 police protection, after leading the effort to halt President Trump's travel ban.

8 years ago

‘Missing’ ad created for Rep. Reichert, who refuses to hold town halls

A "missing ad" on Craigslist was created for Rep. Dave Reichert, who is now refusing to hold town halls for his constituents.

8 years ago

Bill that would ‘bring accountability’ to Sound Transit moves forward

A bill that passed the Senate floor Wednesday morning would "bring more accountability" to Sound Transit, its sponsor says.

8 years ago

Report: Seattle is still operating without a proper traffic plan

Though the Seattle Department of Transportation did submitted recommendations for a traffic plan to, a spokesperson was unaware of the actual result.

8 years ago

Sawant: We’re seeing a mood of rebellion not seen since Vietnam

In her response to President Donald Trump's address to Congress last night, Seattle City Councilwoman Kshama Sawant reiterated calls for major protests.

8 years ago

Fancy new Kirkland mall moving forward

After years of neglect, Totem Lake Mall in Kirkland is undergoing a major upgrade. And it's expected to negatively impact traffic.

8 years ago

Years after Nisqually quake: Are we ready for the ‘Big One’?

On Feb. 28, 2011, the Nisqually quake struck, causing damage across Western Washington. Our state's preparedness has been called "inadequate."

8 years ago

Despite fears of misuse, Seattle council funds police body-cam program

All Seattle officers will be wearing body cameras by the end of the year, despite concerns expressed by the ACLU that the footage could be used by the feds.