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
News Where the PNW — and the rest of the U.S. — stands on crypto mining Some state lawmakers see the bitcoin industry’s growth as a good thing. Others, not so much. by Alex Brown Stateline / March 30, 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
Environment Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts Reforestation starts with sufficient seed supply. The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to restock it. by Alex Brown Stateline / February 27, 2023
Politics My brief career as a spy with John McCain in China The author (left) and then-Capt. John McCain (far right) in China in 1979. by Peter Jackson / July 31, 2007
Politics The Pacifist Northwest: We're the nation's volunteer factory Washington and Oregon colleges and universities lead the nation in supplying Peace Corps volunteers, with the University of Washington No. 1. With that and other factors in mind, it's time for the... by Peter Jackson / July 29, 2007
Politics The legacy of Idaho's Frank Church has been shredded The late U.S. Sen. Frank Church, D-Idaho. by Peter Jackson / June 22, 2007
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
Politics Jerry Grinstein unpacks his bags Jerry Grinstein in the flesh and immortalized by <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>. by Peter Jackson / November 1, 2007
Culture Escaping Scandinavia The Leif Erikson statue at Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle. (Pete Jackson) by Peter Jackson / October 18, 2007