Environment For sustenance and tradition, Puget Sound tribes and scientists join forces to breed millions of clams After recent declines, a new breeding program could help safeguard the cockle's future as a food source for tribes like the Suquamish. by Hannah Weinberger / December 18, 2019
Politics Regional approach to homelessness may require Seattle to give up some control The Seattle City Council may pass the new agreement Thursday with an ordinance setting ‘expectations’ going forward. by David Kroman / December 12, 2019 / Updated Dec. 12 at 12:35 pm
Politics The story behind Amazon’s failed $1 million bid to swing Seattle’s election The tech giant had its eyes on winning all seven races. Instead, it won just two. by David Kroman / December 10, 2019
Environment Could seaweed be Washington's next cash crop? With Washington's natural kelp beds declining, farms could fill an ecological niche and serve an emergent market. But barriers to entry remain high. by Hannah Weinberger / December 4, 2019 / Updated at 9:45 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2019
Equity Landlords with lawyers, tenants without: How some WA renters are signing away their rights The state Legislature recently passed new regulations to protect against eviction, but many don't know their rights. by David Kroman / December 5, 2019
Politics After car-tab cuts, a new bus driver worries for his future If Initiative 976 survives the courts, it will mean cuts to bus hours and, possibly, staff. by David Kroman / November 22, 2019
News Seattle protests intensify, even though federal agents are absent With an eye toward Portland, police and protestors again clashed on Capitol Hill Saturday night. by David Kroman / July 25, 2020 / Updated July 26 at 11:36 a.m.
News Judge blocks Seattle's ban on tear gas, other crowd control weapons The Department of Justice asked the judge to block the City Council-approved ban, set to go into effect this weekend. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020 / Updated July 25 at 10:09 a.m.
Environment How one climber is calling out racism in the outdoor industry Melissa Utomo talks about racist routes, inclusive app design and how the outdoor industry fails people of color. by Hannah Weinberger / July 27, 2020
News King County inmates face even more time alone during COVID-19 With time outside of jail cells greatly restricted, pandemic safety has led to solitary-like conditions. by David Kroman / July 24, 2020