Culture Black Arts Legacies: Nate Long's fight to change the face of TV The late director, producer, stuntman and teacher used film and video production to lift up the voices of Seattle’s Black community. by Jas Keimig / May 9, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Milt Simons’ experimental artistic life Undersung in his time, the painter, teacher and multimedia artist wasn’t afraid to color outside the lines. by Jas Keimig / June 6, 2023
Culture Black Arts Legacies: Syvilla Fort helped put Seattle dance on the map The Seattle-born dancer/choreographer worked with artists from Merce Cunningham and John Cage to Eartha Kitt and James Dean. by Jas Keimig / June 30, 2023
Culture This ‘slow-fashion’ Seattle designer says there’s enough clothing In a city often blasted for its casual dress, dan mcLean upcycles pre-worn finds into inventive statement pieces. by Jas Keimig / July 24, 2023
Environment Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to trim carbon emissions by 2030 Cascadia needs cleaner fuels to start decarbonizing heavy vehicles and industry. That means pushing biofuels to the max, and more. by Peter Fairley / April 30, 2021
News Washington ax-throwing venues want to be able to serve alcohol While ax-throwing bars are showing up in urban areas across the country, they’re not permitted to serve alcohol everywhere. by Nate Sanford / February 4, 2021
Environment A renewed plan for climate protection emerges in Washington state Redoubled climate goals and a fresh blueprint revive hopes to cut emissions. But ongoing fossil fuel development in B.C. could undercut progress in Cascadia. by Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / January 25, 2021
Environment How Cascadia has faltered in addressing climate change Washington, Oregon and British Columbia all pledged to slash greenhouse gas emissions, and all fell short. Why? by Peter Fairley / January 11, 2021
Environment Wooden high-rises don’t guarantee reduced emissions Cross-laminated timber building could help fight climate change. But its threat to ecosystems could make it a mixed blessing. by Peter Fairley Undark Magazine & InvestigateWest / May 8, 2020
Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021