Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023
Culture Moving the fence around marriage: the conscience of a Catholic senator State Sen. Debbie Regala by JulieGunter / September 6, 2012
Culture Best of 2012: Marriage equality and the conscience of a Catholic senator Sen. Debbie Regala by JulieGunter / December 30, 2012
Seattle tests a new cure for pediatric leukemia Dr. Michael Jensen, director, Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, at work in his lab. by JulieGunter / December 13, 2012
Politics Censured but still outspoken: A Republican legislator stands up for marriage equity Maureen Walsh in an ad supporting Referendum 74 by JulieGunter / October 23, 2012
Equity Lake City's flex-shelters could change the way we see the homeless With old Firehouse 39 in Lake City shuttered to the homeless this winter, nearby churches came together to provide a rotating shelter in its place. Could small-scale, ecumenical response transform the... by JulieGunter / March 3, 2013