Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics Advocacy in hard times: Lessons from the Occupy movement Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Lisa Arnold / April 5, 2012
Politics After Occupy and the election: how to organize for real change A 2011 crowd for Occupy Seattle at Westlake by Lisa Arnold / September 25, 2012
Equity How Bellevue's driving the Boy Scouts' gay policy Wayne Perry, Boy Scouts of America National President by scott leadingham / February 6, 2013
Politics Warning: Public service is a social change liability Jody Hall, founder of Cupcake Royale, at her Ballard shop. by Lisa Arnold / January 20, 2013