Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics How the 2020 census could alter state politics The recent election has quickly shifted attention to 2018 and the partisan balance in Congress. by Bill Stafford / January 3, 2018
Politics How budget cuts could dull Washington's international edge Federal budget cuts could threaten one of Washington's longstanding tools for maintaining its strength as a global competitor. by Bill Stafford / April 17, 2012
Politics Japanese lessons on the art of economic rebounding Canal City, a shopping complex in Fukuoka, Japan. by Bill Stafford / October 24, 2011
Politics Losing ground in the research race UW researchers deploy the Sea Spider in Admiralty Inlet. by Bill Stafford / September 27, 2011
Politics Gearing up Seattle to compete in the international game Bill Stafford, Seattle's world citizen by Bill Stafford / January 2, 2011