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 Skip the woodchipper: Salvaged city trees are the new lumber From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars. by Alex Brown Stateline / December 20, 2022
Environment Offshore wind farming gains momentum on the West Coast Washington, Oregon and California could soon see floating turbines off their coasts. by Alex Brown Stateline / May 13, 2022
Environment Washington and other coastal states seek to limit seawall construction Protective structures can help save properties from erosion, but by blocking the natural flow of sand and sediment, they can accelerate erosion elsewhere. by Alex Brown Stateline / November 5, 2021
Environment WA seaweed farming could boom but permitting remains difficult Like much of the West Coast, the state needs a regulatory overhaul if it wants to take advantage of emerging ocean aquaculture. by Alex Brown Stateline / March 29, 2022
Environment Provisions for the soul on a winter's day Washington was the only Northwest state to vote for third-party candidate Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. (Social Security Administration) by Anthony B. Robinson / January 17, 2012
Environment Whither the West: A Chat with Bill Kittredge Author William Kittredge by Anthony B. Robinson / July 16, 2013
Culture Pets in paradise comment not from Pope Francis Whatever his views on dogs in heaven, it's clear Francis cares less about power and prestige and more about all God's creatures. by Anthony B. Robinson / December 12, 2014
Politics Assessing leadership: The McGinn style Mayor Mike McGinn talks to reporters in May. by Anthony B. Robinson / June 17, 2010