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
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
Opinion Beyond Viadoom: What to expect in Seattle this year Bad traffic, a Seattle City Council shakeup and other likely local stories of 2019. by Jordan Royer / January 1, 2019
Opinion Why doesn't Seattle manage the money it already has? Seattle City Hall by Jordan Royer / June 14, 2017
Seattle, where millionaires push taxes on everyone else A West Seattle street by Jordan Royer / March 1, 2017
Politics You thought 2017 was a mess? Just wait As we say goodbye to 2017, we may be tempted to declare: “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” It was the year that many of us probably would like to forget. And what better way to forget but... by Jordan Royer / December 27, 2017
Opinion Here’s a thought, City Hall: Talk to us about parking Why did Councilmember Rob Johnson ignore the recommendation of SDOT planners, neighbors and small business owners? by Jordan Royer / April 5, 2018
Politics Northgate Mall: battleground for transit and planning issues A Sound Transit train chugs into a station. by Jordan Royer / March 27, 2012