Tech Seattle has a distinct and remarkable tech ecosystem In response to Margaret O'Mara's article about Silicon Valley and Seattle, let's agree that everybody understands that we must build upon our advantages and preserve our distinctiveness, as she... by Ed Lazowska / February 19, 2008
Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Politics How budget cuts short-changed the UW Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / December 21, 2009
Politics Why the I-1098 income tax measure is good for the state Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / September 23, 2010
Five new Seattle creative spaces to watch Seattle's real estate bust has birthed a new brand of interdisciplinary creative spaces where more traditional tenants once were. Writer Bond Huberman profiles five of the city's new art havens. by Bond Huberman / July 28, 2011
An 'Aladdin' that spoofs its own magic Adam Jacobs plays Aladdin at the 5th Ave. by Bond Huberman / July 26, 2011
Artists give old houses a uniquely interactive last stand An exciting temporary exhibit from local experimental group MadArt teaches us how artists experience living spaces differently. by Bond Huberman / July 20, 2011
Politics One year later, Deepwater Horizon still spreads trouble Antonia Juhasz, author of "Black Tide." by Bond Huberman / April 29, 2011
Culture Sharifa Rhodes-Pitts: street-smart historian The young Houston writer's first book, 'Harlem is Nowhere,' teaches us that studying history is truly about living in the present. by Bond Huberman / April 26, 2011