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Is Mount Rainier too white?

Wed, Jan 2, 12:01 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Preserving our natural heritage will require engaging a larger share of the population in outdoor activities. The National Parks won't survive on support from white people with white hair.

The Daily Troll: Vote flip gives GOP lead in key state Senate race, UW in tweet crackdown

Tue, Nov 13, 3:15 p.m.

By Joe Copeland

Bipartisanship rears its head in the Senate Democratic caucus, but Ed Murray is picked as leader as results flip to Republican Don Benton in a key race. Also, Mount Rainier rescue progress and sports controversies.

Whale-watching boats: no 'room' for the orcas

Tue, Jun 12, midnight

By Daniel Jack Chasan

A recent tiff over showing a critical look at whale-watching activities illustrates a bigger issue: Is there a way to move forward that is good for all? Maybe so.

A garden of May delights

Fri, May 11, 10 p.m.

By Jackie Hiltz

A couple's life work left the Seattle area a garden of uncommon delights near Graham on the way to Mount Rainier.

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Geothermal the next big alt-energy? One company thinks so

Mon, May 7, midnight

By Zachariah Bryan

A Seattle firm's new project seeking to prove geothermal energy is safe and viable will have to overcome two obstacles: concerns over induced earthquakes and a need for a challenging amount of funding.

The fight to create Washington's biggest park

Thu, Apr 26, 2 a.m.

By Bob Simmons

In Whatcom County, the park that would be Washington's biggest, is inching closer to reality. Even as local politicians arm wrestle over its future.

Green Acre Radio: A partnership to save Seattle's old-growth

Fri, Feb 24, 12:41 p.m.

By Martha Baskin

In Washington, a group of non-profits and volunteers has come together to rebuild Seattle's forests and rescue native trees from invasive species.

Jonathan Raban's lonely journeys

Wed, Oct 26, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The eccentric West through the eyes of Seattle's British expat author is a landscape of strange customs, forlorn towns, and back roads. His mantra: "To be alone is to be safe."

Historic preservation: There's no gold in them thar hills

Tue, Sep 27, 5:57 p.m.

By Knute Berger

Seattle's landmark George Carmack House, a gold rush icon, is in jeopardy again. Finding a savior is proving tough in this recession.

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Getting around: Bicycles, canoes heighten our experiences

Sun, Aug 28, 11:20 a.m.

By Sam Newberg

An urbanist who loves walking finds that pedaling and paddling have their own benefits.

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A trail not a tunnel

Fri, Jan 28, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

While Pioneer Square is being buffeted by big projects and tough economic times, work is proceeding on an urban trail network to make the historic district more connected and foot-friendly.

Heritage Turkeys of the Year

Tue, Jan 4, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

The worst developments in Northwest heritage and historic preservation for 2010.

City budget shines a light on Magnuson Park decay

Wed, Nov 17, 2 a.m.

By Knute Berger

Some worry that the city is practicing "demolition by neglect" at Sand Point. But a budget disagreement between the mayor and City Council over Building 30 could show why investing in historic structures is valuable to a city in need of revenues.