Kipp Robertson

Kipp joined the MyNorthwest.com team in February 2015. He's worked as a reporter in the greater Seattle area since graduating from Western Washington University in 2010.

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The Port of Everett recently extended the deadline for a Request for Qualifications for a hotel within its Waterfront Place project. (Port of Everett)

Major waterfront project for Port of Everett sees signs of new life

Kipp Robertson | April 13, 2016 10:45 am

The Port of Everett submitted a Request for Qualifications for a hotel developer to build on its 65-acre waterfront lot and ground lease its "shovel-ready"…

KIRO Radio's Josh Kerns reports he stood in a security line at Sea-Tac Airport for almost an hour Thursday morning. (AP)

Lines at Sea-Tac Airport no longer a warning but a reality

Kipp Robertson | March 31, 2016 10:50 am

It has been easy to ignore the warnings in the past, but doing so now could come back to bite travelers at Sea-Tac Airport.

Wednesday marked the worst commute of 2016 thanks to several poorly-located crashes around Seattle. (MyNorthwest)

What made Wednesday the ‘worst commute’ of 2016

Kipp Robertson | March 23, 2016 12:55 pm

The worst commute of 2016 can be attributed to several crashes that culminated into a perfect storm of traffic jams around Seattle.

What made Wednesday the ‘worst commute’ of 2016

Kipp Robertson | March 23, 2016 12:40 pm

The worst commute of 2016 can be attributed to several crashes that culminated into a perfect storm of traffic jams around Seattle.

This week 210 years ago, Lewis and Clark left Fort Clatsop and headed back home. (AP)

Uncovering the buried legacies of Lewis and Clark

Kipp Robertson | March 23, 2016 12:35 pm

While most people think of Oregon's Fort Clatsop as the final destination of Lewis and Clark and the Corps of Discovery back in 1805, at…

Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to "break down barriers" ahead of the state's caucus. Her visit could shut down roadways, but the Washington State Department of Transportation says that is up to the Secret Service. (AP)

WSDOT: Drivers won’t know of Clinton-related road closures until they happen

Kipp Robertson | March 22, 2016 8:38 am

Hillary Clinton is on her way to Washington where she will discuss her plans to "break down barriers" ahead of the state's caucus.

The deadly attacks in Brussels have University of Washington staff trying to account for students, staff and faculty in Belgium. (University of Washington)

After attacks in Brussels, University of Washington accounting for students

Kipp Robertson | March 22, 2016 8:36 am

The deadly attacks in Brussels have University of Washington staff trying to account for students, staff and faculty in Belgium.

Students at Western Washington University want to start a new college that will create academic programs committed to social justice. (AP)

Western Washington students want to form college focused on defeating white supremacy

Kipp Robertson | March 22, 2016 8:25 am

Two students who are helping form a new college aimed at social justice told KIRO Radio's Dave Ross the "system of whiteness is the problem."

Eastside drivers experienced faster times over the weekend when the tolls were turned off. The toll lanes are now open to everyone from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. and on weekends. (WSDOT)

Ross: State should experiment with no I-405 tolls during the week

Kipp Robertson | March 21, 2016 10:50 am

If the I-405 toll lanes are aimed at relieving congestion, and truly have nothing to do with revenue, KIRO Radio's Dave Ross suggests the state…

Crews from Puget Sound Energy work to restore power Monday morning. (PSE)

Thunderstorms could follow deadly windstorm that left thousands in the dark

Kipp Robertson | March 14, 2016 8:31 am

Thousands are in the dark after the deadly windstorm that blew through the Puget Sound region Sunday. Check school closings and alerts Puget Sound Energy…

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