Politics This is the centennial of Ballard's lack-of-independence day! The Ballard bell tower will be draped in black to mark the 100th anniversary of the town's annexation by Seattle. (City of Seattle) by Paul Andrews / May 28, 2007
Culture Daylighting Seattle's parks department Open, placid Green Lake Park in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 25, 2007
Culture Multitasking at the speed of fright David Halberstam's traffic death makes one wonder if lower speed limits would calm our frenzied streets. by Paul Andrews / April 24, 2007
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
Culture Zoo coup? Council members signal a rethinking of the parking garage A drawing of the parking garage proposed for the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. by Paul Andrews / April 19, 2007
Culture Vera Ing withdraws from Seattle parks board consideration Citing travel demands, a leading civic figure changes her mind on her nomination. by Paul Andrews / April 10, 2007
Culture Becoming uninvisible: taking Seattle's bicycle plan for a ride The magnetic yellow card for cars. by Paul Andrews / April 7, 2007
Politics Seattle parks board nominees signal a new direction Two neighborhood activists are expected to emphasize public process on a board that got caught in a political crossfire in recent years by Paul Andrews / April 5, 2007