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 U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 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
Politics Who will pay to fix Spokane Valley’s sinking City Hall? The city had to close sections of the six-year-old building after cracks appeared in the walls and floor and water started seeping in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / June 8, 2023
Politics A chat with 'mcjoan' of Daily Kos Joan McCarter, aka 'mcjoan' by David Neiwert / August 7, 2007
Politics Dispatch from Yearly Kos: Running for president with the netroots Hillary Clinton at Yearly Kos. (David Neiwert) by David Neiwert / August 4, 2007
Politics Dispatch from Yearly Kos: Not exactly a pack of nutcases While attendees at the gathering of liberal bloggers anticipated the arrival of Democratic presidential candidates, congressional-level aspirants made their cases. Among them were a number of... by David Neiwert / August 3, 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
Equity WA colleges say Indigenous students need more support post-pandemic Oregon and Montana have offered tuition assistance for American Indian/Alaska Native students, but similar proposals have stalled in Washington. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 10, 2023 / Updated Nov. 10, 2023
Culture Michael Medved sticks up for his column on slavery in America Michael Medved. by David Neiwert / October 4, 2007