Politics The fight for consistent rights for Indigenous tribes in WA and beyond A five-year battle over a bag of clams shows how a reliance on century-old treaties can lead authorities to treat members of some tribes differently than others. by Ashley Braun Hakai Magazine / November 10, 2022
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
Environment Inside the latest Indigenous push to stop a massive copper mine For years, backers of the Pebble Mine above Bristol Bay seemed to be grinding ahead. Alaska Natives in the region have thrown new sand in those gears. by Ashley Braun / August 30, 2021 / Updated at 12:35 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2021
Environment Urine trouble: High nitrogen levels in Puget Sound cause ecological worry The Washington Department of Ecology is set to implement new 'nutrient waste' regulations to protect struggling marine life. by Ashley Braun / October 20, 2021