Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021
Environment Pelicans are the Pacific Northwest's newest climate refugees American white pelicans are conspicuous birds. With their long orange bills and their nine-foot wingspan, they stand out, even at a distance. by Katie Campbell for EarthFix / August 31, 2016
Environment City environmental efforts: Got justice? Fishing along the Duwamish River, where pollution is a considerable problem. by Chetanya Robinson / April 24, 2016
Environment Explosive claims drive fight over proposed LNG terminal The Port of Tacoma. by Chetanya Robinson / June 12, 2016
Environment Invader crabs from Europe threaten havoc in Puget Sound The first invasive European green crab that was found in Puget Sound was trapped on San Juan Island. by Katie Campbell for EarthFix / September 27, 2016