Politics Flora, fauna and phones? Mt. Rainier approves cellphone service Mt. Rainier National Park could soon have cell phone access, at Paradise and on nearby hikes. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / August 14, 2017
Politics Seattle's new seawall: Holding back the tide, protecting salmon Thousands of tourists migrate to Seattle’s waterfront each year to experience the ferry rides, kitschy stores and sweeping views of Elliott Bay. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / May 17, 2017
Politics What's the secret sauce for Seattle's global reach? Bill Gates. (Wikimedia Commons) by Stephen H. Dunphy / April 9, 2012
Tech Checking on Seattle's giving Seattle ranks among the top 15 cities in having organizations on the annual "Chronicle of Philanthropy" list of the 400 largest charities. by Stephen H. Dunphy / October 26, 2010
Politics State economy stuck in neutral as election nears The state's unemployment rate holds steady, but does it provide any traction in the upcoming election? by Stephen H. Dunphy / October 19, 2010
Equity State unemployment numbers show risk of a double-dip recession Even in Washington, which is better off than most of the nation, signs of recovery are mixed at best. One factor: Government jobs are disappearing. by Stephen H. Dunphy / July 15, 2010
Politics Election-year economics: 10 essential questions Boeing's 787 by Stephen H. Dunphy / February 4, 2012
Politics Can we finally take the 'jobless' out of 'jobless recovery'? Recent reports nationally and in Washington seem to indicate real job growth, but uncertainties about the economy remain. by Stephen H. Dunphy / March 13, 2011
Equity The Great Recession may linger longer than you think Benefits paid to unemployed workers in Washington set a record in 2010. And one broad measure of unemployment puts the true jobless rate here at over 18 percent. by Stephen H. Dunphy / January 25, 2011