Politics The need for cruise control An environmentalist explains why better federal regulations are needed to police polluters among the world's fleet of cruise ships: State and local authorities can only do so much. Over six months... by Fred Felleman / May 13, 2008
Culture Can legal weed save pizza and ice cream parlors? With the invention of period-free contraceptives, junk food is on a slippery slope. Will the proliferation of legal marijuana save the day? by Valerie Tarico / December 20, 2012
Culture Spread of Catholic health care raises barriers to care choices Religiously affiliated hospitals in Washington state servce much of the population. Click to enlarge by Valerie Tarico / April 10, 2013
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Environment Pelicans are the Pacific Northwest's newest climate refugees American white pelicans are conspicuous birds. With their long orange bills and their nine-foot wingspan, they stand out, even at a distance. by Katie Campbell for EarthFix / August 31, 2016
Environment Invader crabs from Europe threaten havoc in Puget Sound The first invasive European green crab that was found in Puget Sound was trapped on San Juan Island. by Katie Campbell for EarthFix / September 27, 2016
Environment At these schools, the classroom is the outdoors At Cedarsong Nature School, children attend class outside where they set the agenda for what they want to learn. by Katie Campbell for EarthFix / September 21, 2016
Environment BP greenwashes as climate dangers grow From the start, BP has underestimated the spill and failed in its responsibilities to deal with the Gulf catastrophe. by Fred Felleman / May 12, 2013
Culture What World War Z and Tacoma have in common A new urban ethic is remaking the Northwest. by Valerie Tarico / November 24, 2013