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
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Preston Wadley wants you to think about art The influential teacher uses books, found objects and photography to provoke thought and shift perception. by Jas Keimig & Tifa Tomb / June 2, 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 Black Arts Legacies: Community and art collide Zoë Dusanne & Elisheba Johnson, two curators separated by decades, turn homes into galleries to support artists. by Tifa Tomb / July 1, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: The Reach of Dance For dancer-choreographers Donald Byrd and Jade Solomon Curtis, social engagement takes center stage. by Tifa Tomb / June 24, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Defining theater, past and future Douglas Q. Barnett and Sharon Nyree Williams, the driving forces behind Black Arts/West and CD Forum, share a mission to tell Black stories in the theater. by Tifa Tomb / June 10, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Shaping the Seattle sound Seattle music pioneer Dave Lewis defined Northwest rock. Now, The Black Tones are helping him carry the legacy forward. by Tifa Tomb / June 17, 2022
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Visual Arts and Vibrancy Two artists honor the history of Black art in Seattle while helping to reimagine the city. by Tifa Tomb / June 3, 2022