News New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners. by Lizz Giordano / August 31, 2022
Environment Oregon Democrats try to learn from British Columbia’s carbon tax B.C.’s tax was backed by conservatives and cut emissions without harming rural communities. Can it work elsewhere? by Erik Neumann / May 13, 2021
Environment The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region. by Lizz Giordano / November 18, 2021
Environment Whidbey locals ask: Is the drinking water safe? Catherine Andrews of Coupeville collects water samples from her well to be tested by an environmental group concerned about the Navy's limited response to the discovery of contamination by... by Lizz Giordano / May 10, 2017
Politics As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay. by Lizz Giordano / March 29, 2018
Culture Mountains to Sound Greenway tackles one of its toughest links: Seattle The Mountains to Sound Greenway. by Erik Neumann / September 26, 2011
Environment Washington's White River, 8th most endangered in the land Washington's White River, threatened by an old dam by Kate Harloe / April 14, 2014
Culture Welcome, wolves! All hail the bear! The first confirmed Cascade grizzly, sighted in October 2010. by Erik Neumann / September 10, 2011
Environment Tidal power: another blessing from Puget Sound? UW researchers deploy the Sea Spider in Admiralty Inlet. by Erik Neumann / March 30, 2011
Politics Pioneer Square protest targets Alberta tar sands pipeline Protesters take their message to Obama Campaign office in Seattle and State Democratic Party. by Erik Neumann / August 29, 2011