Opinion Newcomers, old-timers and the changing shape of Seattle politics The city has seen an influx of new residents. But how much will that really change how the city is run? by H. Stuart Elway / October 21, 2019 / Updated at 12:30 p.m.
News Seattle Fire Department plans to replace its Northgate 'cancer house' station Firefighters have long suspected the station has been making them sick. by David Kroman / October 18, 2019
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Environment Why growing antibiotic resistance in the Salish Sea's marine mammals is bad news for humans To learn how antibiotic-resistant bacteria jump from wildlife to livestock to pets to humans, researchers are collecting samples from a wide range of species — including those in the ocean. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / October 21, 2019
Politics Fear of a new nuclear arms race revives hotbed of anti-nuclear action Trump's plans for escalation kick off a new chapter in Washington's long history with nuclear proliferation and resistance. by Kevin Knodell / October 18, 2019
Environment New tsunami evacuation maps show the fastest way to escape the Big One on foot A new series of maps is driving home that as things stand, some people may not have enough time to evacuate a Cascadia tsunami. by Hannah Weinberger / October 18, 2019
Culture Glass art is a gas guzzler. Can Seattle stoke the flames of environmental change? As the region embarks on the first-ever Northwest festival of glass, artists hope to make the industry more sustainable. by Margo Vansynghel / October 17, 2019
Opinion Seattle progressives need to get smart on crime The city has scaled back prosecutions of low-level crimes — for good reason. But without scaling up diversion programs, a backlash is inevitable. by Katie Wilson / October 17, 2019
Politics These ballot boxes keep your vote safe from fire, rain and rampaging SUVs The welded steel dropboxes got their start in the Puget Sound, but are now in demand across the country. by Melissa Santos / October 17, 2019
Culture Things to do in Seattle: Oct. 17 - 23 Renaissance paintings, a surprising view of the Space Needle, 1,845 blown-glass potatoes and more cultural happenings. by Brangien Davis & Agueda Pacheco Flores & Margo Vansynghel / October 17, 2019