Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
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
Equity Next up for this award-winning choreographer: Police brutality Nia-Amina Minor and Spectrum Dance Theater company dancers raise their fists in the air during a tech rehearsal for ‘SHOT,’ a production by Donald Byrd, on Wednesday at Seattle Repertory Theater by Leslie Holleran / January 18, 2017
Culture The future of trails in Washington - and beyond Seattle trails coordinator Chukundi Salisbury calls trails "transportation gateways." by Kate Harloe / October 26, 2014
Equity Busting myths about youth homelessness An expert panel dispels some of the most common misconceptions about street kids. by Kate Harloe / May 7, 2014
Politics Lake Washington schools: Big decisions for a big district The current Juanita High School by Kate Harloe / April 20, 2014
Environment Washington's White River, 8th most endangered in the land Washington's White River, threatened by an old dam by Kate Harloe / April 14, 2014