Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Opinion 3 things local leaders must do to protect workers during coronavirus The measures already taken are commendable, but there are serious gaps in our COVID-19 emergency response. by Lisa Daugaard / March 13, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Opinion Saving Washington: The case for doubling wages of frontline care workers In 300 words, community leaders offer ideas to soften the economic blow caused by coronavirus. by Lisa Daugaard / April 6, 2020
Opinion Trump calls them suspicious, but WA has counted late ballots for years President Trump and others have decried late-arriving mail ballots as suspicious. In our state, they’re anything but. by Ben Anderstone / October 30, 2020
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
Opinion 5 things to watch in the 8th District race In the contest between Kim Schrier and Dino Rossi, both parties have reason for hope. by Ben Anderstone / September 11, 2018