Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Environment Scientists help hatchery salmon find the sweet smell of home Confused salmon keep getting lost on their way back to the nest, but wildlife scientists are helping them make scents of the journey. by Jes Burns / December 11, 2018
Opinion NHL returns to Seattle. Well, in 2021 It's been a century since Seattle last had a hockey team, and sports fans will have to wait a little longer. by Art Thiel / December 4, 2018
Environment Will limits on fishing free up salmon for starving orcas? With fishery limits now set, attention turns to rebuilding "overfished" salmon runs and protecting Southern Resident orcas. by Jes Burns OPB / April 22, 2019
Environment Forget Smokey — new tech helps us assess fire danger Visitors to Northwest forests and parks will still see Smokey the Bear and the familiar fire danger color scheme, but new science will inform those predictions. by Jes Burns OPB / April 15, 2019
Opinion Mariners’ Edgar Martinez finally voted into Baseball Hall of Fame For Seattle, landmark sports decisions often take forever. But the wait for Edgar's Hall of Fame entry was ridiculous. by Art Thiel / January 22, 2019
Environment Old-growth forests could help native songbird species beat climate change How songbirds move could help explain how bird species are dealing with rising temperatures and climate change. by Jes Burns OPB/EarthFix / October 8, 2018
Opinion 'It's a beautiful story': The Seattle Sounders victory will be heard around the world A handful of locals helped elevate Seattle soccer to the global stage. by Art Thiel / November 10, 2019
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Photo by KBCS/flickr by Nicole Capozziello / October 11, 2017