Crosscut articles of the past 10 days with the most clicks.
Crosscut articles of the past 10 days with the most reader comments.
Crosscut blog posts of the past 10 days with the most clicks.
Posted Wed, Sep 23, 6 a.m.
A Biological Opinion factors in the effect of climate change on California salmon runs and the orcas that depend on them. So why is the recent BiOp by NOAA on the Columbia and Snake so oblivious?
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Posted Tue, Aug 11, 6 a.m.
Not so far, contends the State Treasurer. But our two-thirds requirement for raising spending cripples the ability to act quickly, giving credit markets the jitters.
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Posted Wed, Jul 22, 6 a.m.
With Initiative 1033, Tim Eyman has managed to outdo himself in fiscal insanity, argues the chair of the Seattle City Council budget committee
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Posted Tue, Jul 14, 6 a.m.
Two panels wrestle with the future of Washington's residential architecture, and especially the fabric of a growing Seattle. An overriding question: How much can good design solve the problems of density?
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Posted Wed, Jun 3, 6 a.m.
A Puget Sound beachcomber and U.W. oceanographer has expanded our understanding of the oceans by studying driftwood and rubber duckies. Here's an unbeatable "beach read" for the summer.
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Posted Thu, Apr 9, 6 a.m.
Can a Pacific Northwest utopia be shaped on the shared belief that nature is sacred? This latest installment in a series on regional identity looks at the patron saint of the environmental movement, John Muir, and how his thinking informs the desire for a new, greener, and elusive entity some call Cascadia.
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Posted Thu, Apr 2, 6 a.m.
Evidence is mounting that having a cat isn't very green: Along with humans, they are having a devastating impact on birds and marine life.
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Posted Sat, Mar 14, 6 a.m.
A new poll suggests Western states report a better sense of well-being, but neither prosperity not recession seem to be making most Americans happier.
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Posted Fri, Feb 20, 6 a.m.
Internecine squabbles over hydroelectric power in the Northwest might lead to a new Power Act, possibly opening up the Columbia River system so that other states benefit, such as California. Part 2
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Posted Thu, Feb 19, 6 a.m.
The new money will speed up building lines to the new green energy economy. Or will it just touch off more power struggles? The Northwest has a rich history of these epic battles over public power. Part 1
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Posted Mon, Jan 12, 6 a.m.
The Bay Area makes use of our former foot ferries, and then some, all paid for by tolls.
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Posted Fri, Dec 5, 6 a.m.
A not-so-dyed-in-the-wool liberal defends her right to take up residence in a true-blue state, and explains why small-l libertarianism holds some appeal.
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Posted Tue, Dec 2, 6 a.m.
Dispatch from the War on Christmas: Atheists make fools of themselves in Olympia while violence breaks out at Wal-Mart. The sacred season is now a very, very sick season.
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Posted Sun, Aug 30, 5:25 p.m.
A Dad going blind teaches the wisdom of socks.
MOREPosted Fri, Jun 5, 5:13 p.m.
Despite objections, Seattle landmarks board approves new fences for historic span.
MOREPosted Fri, Apr 24, 10:15 p.m.
Seattle-born architect Minoru Yamasaki's World Trade Center was felled by terrorists. Now, another of his creations faces destruction.
MOREPosted Thu, Feb 5, 6 a.m.
The economic crunch may deliver bargains to a wine list near you.
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Driving the interior West from Seattle to Arizona is a demoralizing experience, as hard times bites these hard-bitten towns.
MOREPosted Thu, Dec 4, noon 2008
At what point will the budget crunch facing cities start to become a decision-forcer in Seattle?
MOREPosted Thu, Oct 16, 6 a.m. 2008
Walt Crowley's drinking buddies make The New York Times.
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