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
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023
Politics Seattle area has land to build on — but at what risk? As the Puget Sound region booms, landslide hazards pose serious complications by Kristen M. Clark & Eric Keto / April 12, 2018
Politics Can anything truly fix SODO’s parking mess? City Hall says it wants to make changes, but some neighborhood business owners are skeptical. by Kristen M. Clark / April 5, 2018
Politics As property taxes soar, will Seattleites stop being so generous? While Seattle area residents have typically embraced various taxes for public services, some officials worry a reckoning is on the horizon. by Kristen M. Clark / February 13, 2018
Politics Quips and a few punches at D.C. in governors' talk A few highlights from a conversation with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee at the Crosscut Festival. by Kristen M. Clark / February 2, 2018
Politics Bikeshare expands to the suburbs In the latest example of Seattle's boom having a ripple effect on neighboring suburbs, Bothell will be the guinea pig for a new bikeshare expansion. by Kristen M. Clark / February 4, 2018
Politics Why does King County want to ban smoking in parks? Officials have to grapple with not only how the ban would be enforced, but also questions over the scientific basis for such a proposal. by Kristen M. Clark / January 29, 2018