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 Groupon: When will the misery stop for everyone? While some analysts are betting against Groupon, it has surged in popularity around the world. Here is the CEO of the Malaysian unit at an event in 2011. by Ronald Holden / April 11, 2012
Culture A year of making do on tourism promotion A sign in downtown Seattle promoting tourism in Montana last year. by Ronald Holden / April 8, 2012
Environment The Columbia River: not eternally dammed "A River Lost" by Blaine Harden by Ronald Holden / April 2, 2012
Tech Bellevue's high-end development sold to NYC investors An entrance handy to Neiman Marcus at The Shops at the Bravern features valet parking. by Ronald Holden / March 25, 2012
Culture Would you buy a shot of wheatgrass from this man? Arthur Rubinstein offers a jigger of Wheatgrass+. by Ronald Holden / March 21, 2012
Culture Air France's fling with Seattle is ending The crew of Air France's first non-stop flight from Seattle to Paris. by Ronald Holden / March 19, 2012