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
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
Medina Mayor Michael Luis: If I Were Mayor Mayor of Medina Michael Luis by Michael Luis / May 21, 2013
The puppeteer pulling the strings at Doe Bay Fest Kevin Sur performs at Tacoma's Immanuel Presbyterian Church. by Jake Uitti / December 1, 2014
Politics Growth game: Housing prices challenge Puget Sound Row houses in north Seattle by Michael Luis / November 30, 2014
Will Capitol Hill's new arts district really do anything? Rising rents are pushing in on Capitol Hill's thriving arts scene. Can a city program fill the gap? by Jake Uitti / November 18, 2014