NWCN Blog

Sonics Settlement

2008-07-03T02:23:18Z

The Sonics are going to Oklahoma City next year, but Seattle gets up to $75 million in return. Owner Clay Bennett may not have to pay the entire amount if Seattle gets another NBA franchise.

Are you willing to use taxpayer dollars to renovate KeyArena and bring a new team to Seattle?

Economy or Iraq War?

2008-07-01T00:00:18Z

Which issue are you more concerned about: the economy or the Iraq War?

4th of July Travel

2008-06-30T20:37:23Z

Gas prices are taking a toll on travelers this 4th of July. For the first time in a decade AAA estimates a decline in the number of Americans traveling 50 miles or more from home this holiday weekend.

Will you be cutting back on holiday travel plans beceause of high gas prices?

U.S. Supreme Court Gun Ruling

2008-06-26T19:52:02Z

The U.S. Supreme Court voted 5-4 to overturn Washington, D.C.'s ban on handgun ownership, ruling the U.S. Constitution protects an individual's right to bear arms. What do you think of the Court's decision?

Exxon Valdez Ruling

2008-06-25T19:27:36Z

The U.S. Supreme Court voted today to limit punitive damages in the Exxon Valdez case to no more than $507.5M, about 10% of what a jury originally awarded in the case. Do you agree with the Court's decision?

Tracking Teen Drivers

2008-06-25T14:32:57Z

Safeco insurance sells Teensurance to parents, including a GPS tracker. Do you think devices that track teen drivers are a good thing? Are they good safety tools or an invasion of privacy?

Mariners Fire Manager

2008-06-19T17:33:22Z

The Seattle Mariners have fired manager John McLaren, replacing him with bench coach Jim Riggleman.

Do you think the Mariners should have fired McLaren?

4 Day Work Week

2008-06-17T22:49:41Z

High gas prices mean a shorter work week for road crews and parks workers in Clark County, Washington.
Public works employees are now working four ten-hour days a week, instead of five eight-hour shifts.
The county estimates working fewer, longer days will save 65-hundred gallons of fuel and 26-thousand dollars over the next few months.

What do you think about having a four day work week?

Same-sex Kiss at Safeco

2008-06-05T17:01:45Z

Usher at Seattle's Safeco Field allegedly asked a same-sex couple to stop kissing.

Was this a case of homophobia or an indecent display of public affection?

Sen. Obama's Running Mate?

2008-06-04T22:49:44Z

Senator Barack Obama is the presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee.

Who do you think Senator Barack Obama should pick as his running mate?

Community College Threat

2008-05-29T19:02:23Z

Some students are protesting the videotaped arrest of a student accused of threatening mass violence at Seattle Central Community College.

Students who witnessed the arrest say Seattle Police "brutalized" the suspect, but police say he did not cooperate with their demands and they were forced to take him down.

Considering the circumstances, do you think police used excessive force?

Checked Luggage Charge

2008-05-21T23:56:56Z

American Airlines plans to start charging passengers $15.00 to check their first bag and $25.00 for the second bag.

Do you think airlines should charge passengers for just one checked bag?

Open the reserves?

2008-05-12T13:44:33Z

Do you think the federal government should open up the strategic oil reserves?

Should Clinton quit the race?

2008-05-11T23:21:11Z

While campaigning in Oregon, Democrat Barack Obama surpassed rival Hillary Clinton in the superdelegate count over the weekend. Should Hillary Clinton remove herself from the presidential race?

Restaurant Rule: No Kids Allowed

2008-05-08T00:40:03Z

A Silverton, Oregon restaurant Owner does not allow children under 6 in his Thai restaurant. He says the kids disrupt the atmosphere.

Do you think restaurants should be allowed to exclude small children?