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Most read blogs on MyNorthwest in 2021

Dec 23, 2021, 12:02 PM

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It may not have been as historic as 2020 for news, but 2021 wasn’t short any major issues to discuss. Commentators and personalities on 成人X站 Radio, KTTH, and MyNorthwest gave us insight into topics ranging from homelessness and eviction moratoriums, to the state of downtown Seattle and minimum wage.

Most read news on MyNorthwest from 2021

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1. Seattle mom says Green Lake bathrooms are reserved for the homeless
A Seattle mom told Dori Monson she was stopped from using the public bathroom at Green Lake because it is reserved for the homeless. While playing at the park with her 18-month-old daughter, Kristen went to use the restroom, but found that they were blocked off with tape. Read more.

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2. Jason Rantz: Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation bankrolls ‘math is racist’ lunacy
Jason Rantz reported that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is bankrolling a group of activists who believe math is racist. A group of fringe educators have compiled a six-part toolkit offering an 鈥渋ntegrated approach鈥 to developing an 鈥渁nti-racist math practice.” Read more.

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3. Mystery photo album discovered at Seattle estate sale
Feliks Banel found a Seattle man who had purchased an old photo album a few years ago at an estate sale on Queen Anne Hill and stashed it away on one of his shelves. Now, local historians are excited about the rare images discovered inside. Read more.

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4. Washington property manager says many are choosing to sell due to eviction moratorium
With Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan deciding to extend the eviction moratorium through June 30, 2021, and with the , there was even more concern from landlords who were finding themselves in difficult positions. Read more from Jason Rantz.

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5. Why increased spending appears not to be helping Seattle homelessness
One of the perceptions has long been that Seattle is spending a great deal of money on homelessness and that residents are not seeing the needle move. Is the public concern about the spending versus the outcome a legitimate one? Read more from Jack Stine.

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6. Business owner: Crime, homelessness in downtown Seattle has 鈥榥ever been this bad鈥
After 成人X站 Radio鈥檚聽Gee and Ursula Show shared their own stories about visiting downtown Seattle, particularly in regards to the homelessness crisis, they heard from a local business owner who said 鈥渋t鈥檚 never been so bad.鈥 Read more.

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7. Seattle dad says local park is 鈥榗ompletely encased with encampments鈥
After hearing about the homeless encampments that took over fields in Ballard and prevented local Little League teams from being able to play, others spoke up about similar problems in different neighborhoods of Seattle. A listener named Erick shared his story with Dori Monson. Read more.

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8. John Curley commissions Sondheim-inspired song for Tom Tangney鈥檚 final show
Dec. 1 was Tom Tangney鈥檚 final show at 成人X站 Radio, as well as the official end to the years-long partnership behind the Tom & Curley Show. Read more.

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9. How does Dick鈥檚 Drive-In pay workers $19 an hour with a menu completely under $5?
Dick鈥檚 Drive-In has always paid high wages and provided amazing benefits for its employees, like college scholarships, child care, and health care, and at the end of September, the company raised its base wage from $18 to $19 an hour, reports Rachel Belle. Read more.

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10. Dave Ross: When will Disneyland return to Seattle?
Dave Ross shared his thoughts after visiting downtown Seattle in September: “The few times I鈥檝e been downtown since the office exodus of 2020, it has felt lonely and a little threatening. I also remember that not so long ago everybody thought it was too busy. Too vibrant! Amazon was bringing in too many young, well-paid people 鈥 remember that?” Read more.

MyNorthwest Opinion

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Nate Nehring and Jared Mead, Special Contributors to MyNorthwest

Snohomish County Council members: Here’s how we’re tackling Washington’s childcare crisis

The Snohomish County Council is tackling the state's childcare crisis head-on. Councilmembers Nate Nehring and Jared Mead explain their bipartisan efforts.

1 month ago

INRIX leaving Kirkland...

Kurt Triplett, SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR TO MYNORTHWEST

City of Kirkland: 8 facts everyone needs to know about our permanent supportive housing project

The city of Kirkland wishes to provide insights into its permanent supportive housing project for the homeless at the old La Quinta Inn.

1 month ago

At the Whatcom Humane in Bellingham, the puppy rush came early...

Brandon Thompson, 成人X站 7 News

56 puppies overwhelm Whatcom Humane in Bellingham

Animal shelters prepare for puppy season as Whatcom Humane welcomes 56 new arrivals, highlighting the need for community support.

2 months ago

employer shuttles bill...

Matt Markovich

Bill to open bus only lanes to employer shuttles sparks debate in Olympia

A proposed bill in Olympia aims to let employer shuttles use transit lanes, igniting discussion among business and transit leaders.

2 months ago

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Bill Kaczaraba

Opinion: With all its sham, drudgery and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world

American author Max Ehrmann wrote a poem in 1921. It was distributed in a Christmas card in 1933,

1 year ago

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MyNorthwest Staff

成人X站 Newsradio wins Bonneville Gingerbread House competition

In a tradition unlike any other, the second annual Bonneville Seattle Gingerbread House competition was fierce between multiple departments.

1 year ago

Most read blogs on MyNorthwest in 2021