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
Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Environment Avalanche forecasters grapple with a deadly season Washington's record number of avalanche deaths this season has cast a spotlight on the Northwest Avalanche Center. by Gregory Scruggs / April 3, 2018
Opinion Olympia's indifference to earthquake prep could kill us all Washington state government’s financial contribution reflects the priority officials place on seismic public safety, which is zero, nada, nothing. by Eric Holdeman / January 30, 2018
Politics What will kickstart Northwest's earthquake preparations? Damage at the modern Sendai airport after the Great East Japan Earthquake Disaster of 2011: No use planning for something like that here, right? by Eric Holdeman / August 3, 2015
Politics Trust requires more than government telling the truth Trust is often in short supply at all levels of government: an Occupy protest in New Mexico. by Eric Holdeman / July 31, 2012
Opinion Come to Seattle — just don’t bring your car with you Should drivers pay to clog downtown Seattle’s streets? Yes, but much better if they leave the vehicles elsewhere. by Gregory Scruggs / April 20, 2018
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
Politics After development deal, Black Central District residents feel ignored Once a victory for advocates trying to preserve the Central District’s Black identity, proposals now show a different design at 23rd and Union. by Gregory Scruggs / June 5, 2018
Politics Washington dawdles as megaquake looms A brick building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake. by Eric Holdeman / January 2, 2017