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
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
Tech Seattle: more than ever a poetry center Several events this month suggest the depth of Seattle's writing talent, and raise questions about why there is so much good poetry here. by KaschaSemonovitch / April 2, 2012
Dreamy Eastside exhibits upstage Seattle arts scene Margarita Cabrera's Vocho at the Bellevue Art Museum. by KaschaSemonovitch / October 5, 2011
Equity Eat tacos, fund the arts: a new hyper-local approach in Seattle Sprout is a local dinner, including locally sourced foods, where people dine and vote on funding for arts projects. by KaschaSemonovitch / August 21, 2011
Culture Paris fashion tops Seattle's, but the reason might surprise you Comfort and style combined: Fashion for Parisian women is surprisingly sensible. by Valerie Easton / November 16, 2010
Book City: Seattle Times' book editor is a Jared Diamond nut Mary Ann Gwinn by Valerie Easton / January 9, 2013
Tech Book City: A chat with Amazon's Kindle and books editorial director The Kindle family. by Valerie Easton / January 2, 2013