Politics Loopholes in Seattle's sign ordinance are brazenly exploited The city is plastered with billboard-like "wallscapes" that break the law or stretch it in creative ways. After last year's Russell Investments skyscraper-sign controversy, the broader ordinance is... by Eric Scigliano / June 14, 2011
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Culture Presumptuous prohibitionist: Ken Burns ignores drugs Down the drain, in Ken Burns' 'Prohibition.' by Eric Scigliano / October 5, 2011
Culture Into thick sleet: Mount St. Helens turns sinister Anthony, John, and Brian Scigliano start up the lahar, waiting for the weather to clear. by Eric Scigliano / October 4, 2011
Culture Making nice with Myanmar, and remembering Burma's Saffron Revolution A Seattle vigil for Burma's hopes and agonies wil be held Oct. 2 at Green Lake. by Eric Scigliano / September 29, 2011
Environment If earplugs don't work, try phone sex Aviation officials suggest a novel recourse for citizens afflicted by Sea-Tac jet noise. by Eric Scigliano / September 28, 2011
Crosscut's Membership drive: 'understanding the times we live in' A recent Crosscut Membership party. Terri Hiroshima, Crosscut's new executive director, is on the left. by Eric Scigliano / September 26, 2011
King County may be hearing footsteps on billboard decision This image subject to change, in about eight seconds. by Eric Scigliano / September 26, 2011