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What time did you pick that Pink Lady, Farmer John?

Tue, May 21, 5 a.m.

By Tiffany Ran

Harsh and expensive new Food Safety Modernization Act regulations have Washington's small farmers scrambling.

Why UW scientists are speeding up ocean acidification

Tue, May 14, 1 a.m.

By Martha Baskin

Green Acre Radio: A team of scientists in Friday Harbor are providing a window into the future of the ocean.

Big energy firm still hungry after backing out of OR coal plan

Thu, May 9, 5 a.m.

By Floyd McKay

The withdrawal of Kinder Morgan from plans for coal exports from the Port of St. Helens still leaves other efforts in the works. And the company is hunting for other coal port sites.

Lynda Mapes: The Elwha behind the scenes

Wed, May 1, 5 a.m.

By Mary Bruno

The journalist and author on the river and the writing.

The life of the Elwha: Biography of a river

Wed, May 1, 5 a.m.

By Daniel Jack Chasan

Author Lynda Mapes' new book isn't a story about dams or salmon. It's a love story to the river itself.

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21 Acres: A new hub for connected local agriculture

Mon, Apr 29, 5:24 p.m.

By Martha Baskin

Green Acre Radio: Can farm fresh creamy nettle soup compete in wine country? If 21 Acres Center for Local Food and Sustainable Living has its way.

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Want to be a Civic Cocktail smarty-pants? Read this.

Mon, Apr 29, 5 a.m.

By Crosscut contributors

What you should know about immigration, urban agriculture, Seattle police and funding higher ed.

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Over greens' objections, state Senate overhauls toxics act

Tue, Apr 23, 4 a.m.

By John Stang

Republicans say the move will improve transparency about spending from a key cleanup account.

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Seattle's Duwamish River Valley is taking its health into its own hands

Mon, Apr 15, 2:52 p.m.

By Martha Baskin

Green Acre Radio: A new report says life expectancy in South Park and Georgetown is significantly below the rest of Seattle. Community groups aren't waiting around for the EPA's clean-up plan.

State eyes a tax on marijuana brand names

Sat, Mar 23, 11:05 a.m.

By John Stang

A bill in the state House of Representatives seeks to collect money on registered marijuana trademarks. A lawmaker asks, What is a name like "Marlboro" worth?

Should it be easier to shoot Washington state's endangered gray wolves?

Sat, Mar 9, 12:50 p.m.

By John Stang

The Senate passes a bill that would allow livestock owners or pet owners to make their own decisions about killing endangered gray wolves, even on public lands.

Own it, don't hide it: The pro-GMO backlash

Fri, Feb 22, 5 a.m.

By Eric Scigliano

Agribusiness gears up to spend millions fighting GMO labeling in Washington. Here's a better battle plan: Don't block disclosure, tout it.

Businesses balk at dealing with ocean threat

Thu, Feb 14, 1 a.m.

By John Stang

They say the first-in-the-nation effort to reduce ocean acidification is premature. Environmental groups want to move forward.

Legislator hopes to save shellfish

Mon, Feb 4, 5 a.m.

By John Stang

A lawmaker hopes to use the recommendations of a state panel to deal with the increasing acidification of the Pacific and Puget Sound caused by global warming.