Politics Best of 2017: As Ballard changes, bike controversy heats up For years growth and the housing boom have been uprooting Ballard’s past: New colorful, boxy apartments and condos replace single-family bungalows and craftsman homes. Industry moves out, as more... by Lizz Giordano / December 29, 2017
Equity 38 female mayors elected across Washington this year Most prominent but hardly the only woman mayor along I-5: Jenny Durkan is sworn into office at the Ethiopian Community Center in November. by Lizz Giordano / December 5, 2017
Culture Artists tell King County: Hands off 4Culture The King County Council is considering a proposal that would change how 4Culture currently operates. by Lizz Giordano / February 22, 2018
Politics As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay. by Lizz Giordano / March 29, 2018
Politics I-405 toll lanes are cutting traffic times — but not by enough Public support has more than doubled since the toll lanes began operating two years ago, but that might not be enough. by Lizz Giordano / February 12, 2018
Equity Under Trump's EPA, pesticide workers pin hopes on state Farm worker advocates say they welcome efforts to strengthen state pesticide regulations, but they aren't optimistic in Trump's EPA. by Martha Baskin / February 12, 2018
Culture More oversight or a power grab? King County eyes 4Culture The King County Council wants more authority over 4Culture, but the agency and artists aren't happy about it. by Lizz Giordano / January 30, 2018
Politics King County Council takes control of 4Culture Amid warnings of a power grab, the King County Council took more authority over the arts-funding agency. by Lizz Giordano / March 20, 2018
Culture In Magnuson Park, tadpoles swim where planes once landed Wildlife interact at Seattle's Magnuson Park. by Martha Baskin / April 12, 2012
Environment A thirsty world: lessons for the Puget Sound region Work on proceeds on the Weber Siphon in 2010 as part of a controversial expansion of irrigation in Eastern Washington. by Martha Baskin / April 10, 2012