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
Politics Midday Scan: Seattle targets 3 superintendent candidates CenturyLink and Safeco Field could be joined by a sports arena. by Alison Sargent / April 19, 2012
Culture Seattle Weekender: Travel by eating, the poetry apocalypse, and a Japanese culture convention Khadija Moga in front of her restaurant, Karama by Alison Sargent / April 5, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Northwest poetry and beer, the Americanization of India, and an old German man paints Godfrey Daniels performs at the Moisture Festival by Alison Sargent / March 22, 2012
Politics Best of 2010: Financially strapped Seattle Center is owed more than $1 million in back rent Seattle Center: enduring icons of 1962 by Michele Matassa Flores / December 28, 2010
Crosscut Tout: 'Blur' authors to discuss information overload at Town Hall tonight (Dec. 16) Media writers and former journalists Bill Kovach and Tom Rosenstiel have written a practical guide to navigating news and information in the Internet age. by Michele Matassa Flores / December 16, 2010
Tech McGinn backs Chihuly plus KEXP for Seattle Center The grounds surrounding the proposed Dale Chihuly museum at the Seattle Center. by Michele Matassa Flores / December 15, 2010