Politics Rebuttal: The Seattle City Council's relevance is not in question Seattle City Council President Nick Licata. (City of Seattle) by Nick Licata / May 24, 2007
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
Culture Seattle’s legacy of student-led resistance Kit Bakke’s new book focuses on the “Seattle Seven” and how their movement during the Nixon years can work now. by Nick Licata / March 27, 2018
Politics The Monorail Wars: Dick Falkenbury's new book Rise Above It All The Seattle Monorail project: laid to rest by the Seattle process by Nick Licata / May 26, 2013
Culture Nick Licata does Disney World Maybe Mickey and his friends should take on health care next. by Nick Licata / April 7, 2010
Politics The problem with Seattle's startup initiative Councilmember Nick Licata responds during a forum by Nick Licata / December 3, 2013
Politics First Avenue: Is a new streetcar the smartest plan? Electric trolley lines can be cheaper to build and operate than streetcars. by Nick Licata / July 8, 2014