Politics Seattle exotic dancers organize to improve 'predatory' conditions House fees and shared tips are causing some strip-club workers to actually lose money. Can liquor licenses and increased oversight help? by John Stang / February 21, 2023
Politics By 2050, Washington might need to buy energy from other states With the state’s power needs expected to double, it will have to import wind and solar to meet the demand. by John Stang / February 3, 2023
Politics Top environmental bills on the 2023 WA Legislative agenda Proposed policies include planting trees and steering people away from gas-powered cars — but nothing as ambitious as years past. by John Stang / January 2, 2023
Environment Negotiations to resurrect Ferndale aluminum plant fall apart The high cost of power likely doomed talks to bring back the plant, which would rekindle 700 jobs. by John Stang / December 28, 2022
Environment Hanford considers a quicker way to clean up radioactive waste Decades, and millions of dollars, could be saved with a new approach involving cement instead of glass. by John Stang / December 26, 2022
Environment Gov. Inslee plans to ban gas-powered cars by 2035. Is it doable? For Washington state drivers to fully embrace electric vehicles, they'll need more places to charge them. by John Stang / November 28, 2022 / Updated at 4:15 p.m.
Inside Crosscut Hanford is a huge deal, but most Seattleites don't know of it One of the world's most radioactive spots is in south-central Washington. Why isn't it covered more? by John Stang / November 8, 2022
Environment Hanford turns its nuclear past into a tourist destination The spot where the U.S. processed plutonium to fuel WWII bombs is Eastern Washington's newest attraction. by John Stang / November 4, 2022
Environment Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem. by John Stang / March 1, 2022
Environment WA wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects Projects addressing alternative power issues sometimes pit environmentalists vs. environmentalists. by John Stang / February 4, 2022