News The Showbox building is now a landmark. But will it remain a music venue? While the designation by the city's Landmark Preservation Board protects the building, it has no control over how the property is used. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 17, 2019 / Updated at 3:13 p.m.
Politics Defying Durkan, council directs extra soda tax money to low-income programs The new legislation requires that the revenue be spent on designated programs that serve the communities most impacted by the tax. by Jake Goldstein-Street / July 22, 2019 / Updated at 9 p.m.
News Smoke shops brace for impact of temporary ban on vaping products — and wonder what’s next As the effects of a state ban on some e-cigarettes settle in, an industry that has grown accustomed to big changes contends with another. by Jake Goldstein-Street / October 15, 2019
Culture $18 million GMO fine: A victory too late What's in your cereal bowl? Corporate interests appear to have won most of the battles over GMO labeling. by Praphanit Doowa / December 6, 2016
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Politics Search for Pacific Crest Trail hiker takes on new urgency A recent version of a flyer seeking information about missing hiker Kris Fowler by Praphanit Doowa / November 23, 2016
Politics UW, family rewriting neuromuscular research The Frase family shortly before Joshua's death. by Praphanit Doowa / November 22, 2016
Opinion Take a knee? Why we need to rise up for the working class Construction workers install a wooden deck on the roof at the new Hugo House building, housed in its old location in Capitol Hill. by Ross Cohen / October 4, 2017
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Environment On San Juan Island, saving the life of a rare butterfly The island marble, considered one of the rarest butterflies in North America, only exists in a small section of the San Juan Island National Historical Park. Credit: Greg Davis by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 4, 2017