Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019
Environment The Columbia River: not eternally dammed "A River Lost" by Blaine Harden by Ronald Holden / April 2, 2012
Environment Would we rather shoot horses than eat them? A horse meat butcher shop in Venice. by Ronald Holden / January 6, 2011
Culture The voodoo bug hits Oregon vintners Katherine Cole poses with her new book, Voodoo Vintners. by Ronald Holden / August 4, 2011
Culture Updated wine guides, and a surprising 'winner' The latest wine bible by expert Paul Gregutt focuses not on a particular winery, but a region: Red Mountain. by Ronald Holden / October 10, 2010
Culture Oil-soaked oysters, contaminated salmon, 'radioactive' wine We're living the effects of the BP oil spill and fearing a proposed open-pit mine near Bristol Bay. Should we worry about our own state's vineyards and orchards growing so close to Hanford's plutonium... by Ronald Holden / September 13, 2010
Environment Crosscut Tout: A locavore's delight For The Herbfarm's special "100-mile" dinner, every menu item and ingredient is local. Even the salt is made from scratch. by Ronald Holden / August 2, 2010