Sara Lerner
MyNorthwest.com
Seattle, WA, United States
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Bainbridge resident says photos of refugee camp don't 'do it justice'
With a population that has swelled to as many as 15,000, the makeshift refugee camp near the Greek village of Idomeni is now home to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. 21-year-old Madi Williamson, of Bainbridge Island, says it's mind-blowing. → Read More
Go against the grain and travel during the 'dark days,' Seattle expert says
The holidays are over and for many Americans, that means no more traveling. The travel industry calls this period the 'dark days.' - Local - MyNorthwest.com → Read More
McDermott: I retire from the house forever humbled
After 27 years representing Seattle in the U.S. House, Democrat Jim McDermott is retiring. → Read More
Danger looms on more than just ski resort backcountry
Every year people die skiing in Washington, and many of those fatalities can be prevented by taking a couple extra safety steps. - Local - MyNorthwest.com → Read More
Low pay not the whole story behind state trooper shortage
There's a shortage of state troopers. It's so dire, there won't be enough highway patrol on the roads if the state doesn't figure out how to recruit more troopers and keep the ones it has. → Read More
What you're feeling might be more than Seattle winter blues
A dearth of UV light can bring health problems, like Seasonal Affective Disorder, but you don't have to be diagnosed with SAD to be impacted by daylight scarcity. → Read More
How to define domestic terrorism in America
What makes a shooting at a Planned Parenthood different that a mass shooting in California, or the attacks on 9/11? → Read More
Seattle director not giving up on bike share despite federal rejection
The Seattle Department of Transportation may present a business proposal to the city council this week regarding Pronto. → Read More
Rev. Jesse Jackson says Amazon, Costco needs more minorities
In recent years, the Reverend Jesse Jackson has targeted his fight for race and gender equality at the tech industry, saying the exclusion of women and minorities in this field is 'out of step with justice.' → Read More
Seattle startup helps you easily donate on #GivingTuesday
In this digital age, a slew of apps make it easy to give, including Hopela, made by a Seattle startup. → Read More
Family fooled by 60-year-old recipe for green bean casserole
Sixty years after its creation in the Campbell's test kitchen, the green bean casserole has somehow catapulted into the framework of America, at least on Thanksgiving. → Read More
What happened during the Twisp wildfire tragedy
Three months after the Twisp River Fire killed three firefighters and severely injured another, a new report reveals what happened. → Read More
As Governors say no to refugees, local Muslim-Americans worry about safety
As fear spreads across the country over the legitimacy of Syrian refugees, suspicion is spreading to Muslims, in general, and some local Muslims are worried about their safety. → Read More
As governors say no to refugees, local Muslim-Americans worry about safety
As fear spreads across the country over the legitimacy of Syrian refugees, suspicion is spreading to Muslims, in general, and some local Muslims are worried about their safety. → Read More
Sammamish mom brings sons home from Congo, reunites with daughters
At last, the sweet homecoming she had imagined over and over and over. On Thursday night, Jennefer Boyer finally brought her 4 and 6-year-old sons home from the Democratic Republic of Congo. → Read More
Young Aberdeen mayor-elect eager for change
Aberdeen's 23-year-old mayor-elect got his first taste of the spotlight on election night. 'My phone just kept ringing. I had to eventually just stop answering,' Erik Larson said. → Read More
At last, Sammamish mom coming home from Congo with her sons
Jennefer Boyer and her boys are coming home. Boyer is a Sammamish mom who was forced to move to the Democratic Republic of Congo to be with her children. → Read More
Seattle superintendent could get raise amid parent protest
Seattle Public Schools superintendent delivers his annual state of the district speech while turmoil continues in the district. → Read More
Murray: Loss of life warrants homeless emergency declaration
Seattle and King County have declared a state of emergency in the region over an increasing homeless population. → Read More
DNR begs Legislature for funds to prep for next year's wildfires
We saw the worst wildfires in state history last year and this year's fires were significantly worse than that. Now, Washington Public Lands Commissioner Peter Goldmark says fighting wildfires comes with a hefty price tag and the state legislature needs to pony up. → Read More