Culture Some modest proposals regarding bicycle riders in Seattle This writer has had about enough of their sense of entitlement, their arrogance, their carelessness, and their attire. by Greg Palmer / May 1, 2007
News Seattle may spend $1.8M on controversial gunshot detection program The crime prevention technology, which pulls live audio and video feeds, has been backed by Mayor Harrell even as other cities report mixed results. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / February 29, 2024 / Updated at 2 p.m. on Feb. 29
News Washington youth mental health shows best improvement in 20 years The Healthy Youth Survey reported that though depressive feelings have increased since 2002, this year found improved health and access to support. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / April 1, 2024
Politics Washington clergy still not required to report child abuse A compromise proposal near the end of the legislative session died after Catholics rejected the bill over religious objections. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / May 22, 2023
Environment EPA says it will look into Butte's mine dust 'potential emergency' Regulators claim they will address public health concerns after an InvestigateWest report exposed officials coordinating with mining corporations. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 23, 2023
Environment In a toxin-exposed Montana mining town, the EPA favors polluters Scientists say the agency is siding with the companies, even after it acknowledged that open-pit mining in Butte is unsafe and requires major cleanup. by Wilson Criscione InvestigateWest / March 6, 2023
Politics The mayor's electric train CLICK TO ENLARGE (City of Seattle) by Greg Palmer / October 29, 2007
Politics This week's rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: A few thoughts on Proposition 1, or would it have been so hard to add a new basketball arena? by Greg Palmer / October 11, 2007
Politics Rhymes for the times Putting on the Doggerel: This week our romantic news poet offers a sonnet. by Greg Palmer / October 4, 2007
Environment Helen Freeman, 1932-2007 Helen Freeman, former curator of education at the Woodland Park Zoo and founder of the International Snow Leopard Trust. (Snow Leopard Trust) by Greg Palmer / September 28, 2007