Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
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
Politics Don't touch that phone! It's Robo Dialer calling! The old telephone knew its modest place in our lives. by Casey Corr / November 5, 2007
Tech Most surprising Halloween costume tonight: a Wobbly In revolutionary Laurelhurst, a kid came to my door dressed in some sort of farmer outfit. What are you? by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
Politics So what do you call Concerned Women for America? Concerned Women for America (CWA) by Casey Corr / October 31, 2007
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
Tech Why Seattle needs drones Mike McGinn addressing a Town Hall meeting at Nathan Hale High School in 2011 by Brett Horvath / February 11, 2013
Politics The EPA, Obama & the military usher in a new climate politics An airforce pararescueman searches for survivors in the flooded streets of New Orleans. by Brett Horvath / May 31, 2014
Tech Microsoft, Facebook & Google are in an all-out battle for your reality The Oculus Rift, in action. by Brett Horvath / March 30, 2014