Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics What's the secret sauce for Seattle's global reach? Bill Gates. (Wikimedia Commons) by Stephen H. Dunphy / April 9, 2012
Culture How boomers will change retirement and jobless rates A worker at his retirement party in Wisconsin. by Stephen H. Dunphy / April 5, 2012
Tech A long slog back for local housing values Suburban tract housing outside Cincinnati, near Union, Kentucky by Stephen H. Dunphy / March 20, 2012
Equity The pain of slow times in job creation Occupy Wall Street demonstrators in New York City by Stephen H. Dunphy / October 20, 2011