Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 1hBiked from Lake Forest Park to Pinehurst where I used to live when I moved to WA state in 2021. Pretty impressed to see how much has changed in 5 years. The underbelly of the Pinehurst Station. www.flickr.com/photos/18370... 100
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 1hNew protected bike lanes on NE 125th St. in Lake City, en route to the new Pinehurst Station in north Seattle. 030
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 23hIt makes better sense, and cheaper, to turn this into a bike/pedestrian trail rather than an arterial. 020
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I'll pay a visit this weekend (on my e-bike). I used to live just south of there. 021
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 29/09/2026She's onboard officially. Great to have @a-rlnt.bsky.social to be with us for another year. Not only will she continue to cover housing & homeless, she'll expand to other areas from local gov't to business openings/closings. mylynnwoodnews.com/murrow-news-...mylynnwoodnews.comMurrow News Fellow Angelica Relente to stay on as full-time reporter - My Lynnwood NewsAfter two years working for the My Neighborhood News Group (MNNG) through the Washington State University Murrow News Fellow program, Angelica Relente has been hired as a full-time MNNG reporter, […] 155
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 28/09/2026A teenager at Third Place Commons told me that he'd like to have an mp3 player. No WiFi. No Bluetooth. No subscription. Just upload your own songs & playlists. I've had this one since 2009. 020
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 26/09/2026The Alaskan Way Viaduct used to be here, dividing the waterfront and downtown. This is so much better. 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Thankful for the light rail. Passing all this congestion 🙂 010
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026One step closer to having a high-speed rail that stretches from Portland, OR to Vancouver, BC. mymltnews.com/cascadia-hig...mymltnews.comCascadia high-speed rail project moves forward with potential routes | MLTnews.comAs population and traffic congestion increases, Washington state is continuing its study of high-speed light rail options to connect Portland, Seattle and 042
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 22/09/2026The reality of Americans' perception of press freedom under Trump 2.0. Instead, most ppl rely on social media that fit their worldview. @pewresearch.org @poynterinstitute.bsky.social 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Delighted to see so many bikes at Brier Library. Today may be the last "warm day" of the year where I don't have to turn on the fireplace at night. 000
Reposted by Nick NgGordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The average American outlives the ability to drive by 6 to 10 years (men vs women). Seniors deserve cities where they can independently get around, and not be isolated. 1165
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 15/09/2026School officials in Edmonds School District knew about the inappropriate behavior of a male paraeducator but police was involved, according to an investigation. Former Meadowdale Elementary principal dismissed most of the concerns teachers have brought up. mylynnwoodnews.com/investigatio...mylynnwoodnews.comInvestigation finds Edmonds School District officials knew of student-boundary violations for years before police probe - My Lynnwood NewsAn independent investigation into the Edmonds School District’s handling of sexual assault and behavioral misconduct allegations involving special education teacher David Sibley found “sufficient evid... 011
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 14/09/2026To weed out AI-generated pitches, this company resorted to pitches by phone only. "Using AI to produce a script will get you nowhere. We’re going to talk. After all, ringing up a stranger and improvising as the conversation unfolds is a core reporting skill." thefoodsection.com/ring-of-truth/thefoodsection.comRing of truth - The Food SectionGot a story pitch? Call us. 111
Reposted by Nick NgScience Magazine @science.org · 13/09/2026Some intrepid animals don’t stop fighting for their lives, even after they’ve been eaten. X-ray video from a 2024 study reveals one such daring escape. Learn more: scim.ag/4xgpBqX #ScienceMagArchives 04812
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Many U.S. infrastructure relies on cars, yet some neighborhoods and cities are changing for multi-modal transportation, like Seattle and Mountlake Terrace. 020
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Edmonds College's Pursuit program is facing cuts bc it lost its annual funding from the WA State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR). This program helps ppl w/ disabilities secure employment & improve their independence w/ counseling & basic life skills. myedmondsnews.com/2026/09/edmo... 221
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 11/09/2026"They said they didn't expect any media at PSRC." 😂🤣 001
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 10/09/2026"Insurance companies cited a few reasons for the steep [22.4%] increase. One, end of tax credits makes coverage less affordable, meaning healthier ppl who need less care dropped their insurance. This raises costs for those who stay on their health plans." washingtonstatestandard.com/2026/09/09/a...washingtonstatestandard.comAffordable Care Act insurance costs to rise steeply again in WA • Washington State StandardA quarter million Washingtonians who get their insurance through the state’s exchange face another year of double-digit rate increases. 110
Reposted by Nick NgThe Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 10/09/2026Help us hit our goal of 100 new members in our annual fall member drive. We rely on reader donations to fund our work! Member Drive: www.theurbanist.org/the-urbanist...theurbanist.orgThe Urbanist Fall Member Drive: Staffing Up to Expand Our CoverageHelp us hit our goal of 100 new members in our annual fall member drive. We rely on reader donations to fund our work! 1204
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 08/09/2026STR: how far can you throw a pineapple🍍 DEX: how many 🍍🍍🍍 can you juggle CON: how much can you tolerate having 🍍🍍🍍🍍🍍thrown at you INT: knowing the biology of a 🍍 WIS: knowing 🍍 do not belong on pizzas CHA: how well you can convince people that 🍍 do or do not belong on pizzas 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 07/09/2026While completing the massage intake form, your client said she got a positive result from her home pregnancy test that morning but isn’t sure how reliable it is. She asks whether she should still get a massage today. What do you tell her? Details: massagefitnessmag.com/massage/sens... 001
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 06/09/2026It's not rainy and gloomy all the time. Late spring to early fall, it's mostly like this. Balmy 71F today 😁 Log Boom Park north of lake Washington. 010
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 05/09/2026I started my writing career w/ a content mill called Demand Media Studios in Sept. 2009. That was before I or anyone knew better. The pay-per-article was $10-20. By 2012-13, it increased to $20-35. I could easily make $150-200 a day, 6-7 days/wk. But... makealivingwriting.com/content-mill...makealivingwriting.comContent Mill Update: What Demand Studios' Implosion Means for Writers - Make a Living WritingThe implosion of Demand Studios is emblematic of big changes in online content writing. Content mill update time: here's what freelancers need to know. 100
Reposted by Nick Ngjazzrat2000 AKA Bonsai anonymous @jazzrat2000.bsky.social · 04/09/2026This is what happens when you've eaten too many salmon. Too many salmon to move. And it's too early to hibernate so we'll just float😇 1833
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Since Rick Steves bought the Jean Kim Hygiene Center in Lynnwood last year, our reporter @a-rlnt.bsky.social followed up w/ what has changed since then. These include upgraded showers, a room for haircuts & bike repairs. The center will get a new director next month. mymltnews.com/its-been-mon...mymltnews.comIt’s been months since Rick Steves bought the hygiene center in Lynnwood. Are changes coming? | MLTnews.comThose who visit the Jean Kim Foundation’s Hygiene Center in Lynnwood may notice major changes before the end of the year. Board President Ted Haase told 031
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Sen. Cantwell & Secretary of State STeve Hobbs released a new report showing that late-postmark rejection rates more than doubled in 19 Washington counties between the 2024 and 2026 primary elections. Rural counties saw some of the largest increases. mymltnews.com/cast-but-nev...mymltnews.com‘Cast, but never counted:’ Cantwell, Hobbs highlight ballot rejection rates following August 2026 primary | MLTnews.comU.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Washington Secretary of State Steve Hobbs issued a warning Wednesday about increased election ballot rejection 352
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026"If some people leave because they can’t stand paying higher taxes to fund public services, Kirschner argues they’ll be replaced by the more civic-minded millionaires who stay. “'To some extent this is an opportunity for an upgrade of our rich people,'” he said. www.spokesman.com/stories/2026...spokesman.com 210
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 02/09/2026That means I was 9 years old when it came out 😬 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Bought this book after my coverage with Rick Steves and Edmonds Theater yesterday. Having skimmed it and saw a ton of personal photos and sketches by Rick when he was a young traveler in the early 1970s, this should be a fun and education read. 010
Reposted by Nick NgRyan Packer @typewriteralley.bsky.social · 23/04/2026"We're reporting on how bad traffic is by driving around in it" captures the ethos of local TV news so incredibly well. 11518
Reposted by Nick NgThe Urbanist @theurbanist.org · 01/09/2026Bus lanes are also good for saving lives and property. 😎 011712
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 30/08/2026A 2025 narrative review found FMS & YBT have “limited utility in predicting injuries.” Researchers from Kean University wrote there are confounding factors, inconsistent scoring & “overreliance on general movement patterns” that make screens less reliable. massagefitnessmag.com/fitness/func... 100
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Lunar eclipse outside of the Mountlake Terrace City Hall. 020
Reposted by Nick NgGordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 19/08/2026“Pike Place is more than a parking lot — it’s both the loading dock and the front porch of the heart of Seattle. It’s a destination for the public to visit, shop, gather, and build community. It’s no wonder 98% of Seattleites want to keep it prioritized for people” 328945
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 22/08/2026Parents in Edmonds School District asked Superintendent Rebecca Miner to step down for the District's response to an alleged sex offender who taught special ed at Meadowdale Elementary. The District is accused of allowing the teacher to stay despite his misconduct. mymltnews.com/public-asks-...mymltnews.comPublic asks Edmonds School District superintendent to step down for mishandling alleged sex offender case | MLTnews.comAt the Tuesday, Aug. 18 Edmonds School District board meeting, several local residents asked Superintendent Rebecca Miner to “step down” from her position 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 20/08/2026After a week of steady work, finally got my Colorado friend's illustration done. Just have to create a background. Beach? Desert road? #digitalart #affinitydesigner 120
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 19/08/2026The average parking garage stalls cost $40,000 each to build in Seattle area, according to a 2014 UCLA study. A 2026 update of that same UCLA Institute of Transportation Studies study in February 2026 shows underground construction now averages $73,000 per space. mymltnews.com/do-parking-g...mymltnews.comDo parking garage stalls, on average, cost $40,000 each to build in the Seattle area? | MLTnews.com 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 18/08/2026Oftentimes, I don't tell strangers that I'm from California 😶🌫️ 000
Reposted by Nick NgGordon Padelford @gordonofseattle.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Thank you to @mayor.seattle.gov for letting Lake Washington Boulevard better serve the community this summer. The boulevard is most accessible when it is closed to car through-traffic, and OPEN to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to enjoy as the 3 mile public waterfront PARK it is 137857
Reposted by Nick NgA. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Sharing this piece I wrote about how low vision cyclists use ebikes and how license and insurance requirements will create barriers for usstreets.mnE-Bikes Mean Freedom for Low-Vision BicyclistsRecently enacted and proposed regulations requiring licenses or insurance for e-bike riders threaten a vital transportation lifeline for Americans who can’t drive. 18330
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 15/08/2026Its faster and cheaper to bike from Lake Forest Park to Redmond than light rail 😁 180
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Grateful for the Sound Transit light rail. I was able to travel to Redmond from Mountlake Terrace, about a 90-min ride. Let's see how much this cart fills up as I get closer to Seattle 😬 1100
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 14/08/2026This used to be one big parking lot in downtown Redmond. After a few years of delay during COVID, now it's a public with a stage for public music. 000
Nick Ng @nickngjournalist.bsky.social · 12/08/2026William Russell-Leonard was sentenced today to 7 yrs 5 months in prison for killing two passengers when he drove off the Edmonds ferry dock on June 17, 2025. Details: myedmondsnews.com/2026/08/man-... 000