Environment King County must take swifter action to save salmon, auditor says The Fish Passage Restoration Program was supposed to remove barriers like road culverts, but a new report finds it may fail to reach its goals. by Scarlet Hansen / March 19, 2024
Politics Many WA youth exiting mental health treatment face homelessness Shelter resources are scarce for unhoused young adults completing inpatient care. HB 1929 would establish at least two residential programs for them. by Scarlet Hansen / March 1, 2024 / Updated at 2:45 p.m. on April 3
Culture Nicoletta Machiavelli, bella donna di Seattle A young Nicoletta Machiavelli during her Italian film career by Ann Bauer / November 30, 2009
Island Girl: The gift that keeps on taking Yes, these are tough times, including for worthy nonprofits. But what's with the hard sell on those of us who are trying to help? by Ann Bauer / November 13, 2009
Culture Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love. by Ann Bauer / November 11, 2009
Culture Island Girl: 'This Is It,' every day An argument to see Michael Jackson's movie, and to remember that there's not always next year. by Ann Bauer / November 3, 2009
Politics Divorce for gay rights A campaign sign at a Seattle rally in support of Referendum 71. by Ann Bauer / October 28, 2009
Politics Best of 2009: Island Girl: A rocky landing in Washington Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / December 24, 2009
Politics Island Girl: I can see why that cop jumped to conclusions Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 25, 2009
Politics Island Girl: 'Somehow my husband has ended up in jail' Ann Bauer by Ann Bauer / October 20, 2009