Politics Seattle activists raft up to protest Shell oil rigs The floating protest against Shell's presence at the Port of Seattle made headlines. Would activists have more impact if they stormed Olympia instead? by Martha Baskin / April 15, 2015
Environment Clean water proves an elusive goal around Puget Sound Urban areas around the Puget Sound region can be tough neighborhoods for wildlife like this heron. by Martha Baskin / March 3, 2016
Environment Pacific trade fight makes for local discomfort Port of Seattle by Martha Baskin / April 7, 2015
Environment How warmer waters will affect our swimming creatures Salmon are one of the species most threatened by rises in water temperature, both at sea and in their spawning streams. by Martha Baskin / March 26, 2015
Environment Protestors not giving up on foiling Shell's Seattle moorage plans As part of a 2011 coal port protest, environmentalists projected this image in different iconic locations around the city. Credit: Marcus Donner/ Rainforest Action Network by Martha Baskin / March 13, 2015
Environment Does the Northwest need electric trains? Electric trains, like this one in Carlisle 300 miles north of London, are common in Europe and Asia. by Martha Baskin / March 12, 2015
Politics Reminder: Puget Sound has a ton of nuclear weapons The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson transits past the Olympic Mountains. by Martha Baskin / July 25, 2016
Environment Environmentalists are struggling with carbon tax proposal by Martha Baskin / October 23, 2016
Environment The mission to save Snoqualmie River An August sunrise over the Snoqualmie Valley by Martha Baskin / April 7, 2016
Environment After mass die-offs and gloomy reports, new hope for bees in Seattle Lavender attracts various pollinators around Seattle. by Martha Baskin / March 30, 2016