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 $18 million GMO fine: A victory too late What's in your cereal bowl? Corporate interests appear to have won most of the battles over GMO labeling. by Praphanit Doowa / December 6, 2016
Politics Search for Pacific Crest Trail hiker takes on new urgency A recent version of a flyer seeking information about missing hiker Kris Fowler by Praphanit Doowa / November 23, 2016
Politics UW, family rewriting neuromuscular research The Frase family shortly before Joshua's death. by Praphanit Doowa / November 22, 2016
A win for local media: The Seattle Globalist lives on From left, Globalist Editorial Director Venice Buhain, Intern Sharayah Lane, Founding Editor Alex Stonehill, Executive Director Jessica Portnow and Community Engagement Editor Christina Twu. by Praphanit Doowa / January 11, 2017
Tech For women in science, the challenges are personal Katherine Tran in a UW lab Credit: Matt M. McKnight/Cascade Public Media by Praphanit Doowa / May 31, 2017