Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Politics Obama's speech captures what we have in common President Obama has appointed new military, CIA leadership. by jaywalljasper / January 22, 2011
Politics Can we save Seattle? Real cities don't fear single-family housing by Dick Morrill / March 18, 2009
Politics Might the new 10th Congressional district go to King County? Washington's current nine Congressional districts by Dick Morrill / December 26, 2010
Politics Growth in the past decade: winners and losers Highway 520 in Bellevue at evening rush hour. by Dick Morrill / March 17, 2011
Politics Population trends and shifting legislative districts Two ways to locate the "center" of the state, and some of the legislative districts that will have to expand or lose girth. by Dick Morrill / March 13, 2011
Culture Seattle is shedding diversity; the state's minority populations grow Minority populations in the central Puget Sound area. Click on the map for a larger view. Color code in this order: a. 2 to 20% minority; b. 20 to 28%; c. 28 to 35%; d. 35 to 50%; e. 50 to 75%; 75 to... by Dick Morrill / April 28, 2011
Culture Bringing life to city streets: The Barcelona model 'Statues' that suddenly come to life help keep Barcelona's streets lively. by jaywalljasper / November 20, 2010
Politics Looking at the erosion of Democratic strength in Washington state Sen. Patty Murray by Dick Morrill / November 18, 2010