Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Politics The tone test for the mayor's race Some early examples of how Joe Mallahan and Mike McGinn are doing on the barbs battle. by David Brewster / September 16, 2009
Politics Nickelsism without Nickels Greg Nickels and Jan Drago, lookalike political allies by David Brewster / September 15, 2009
Ed Murray decides not to run for mayor In declining to be a write-in candidate, Murray chides the other candidates and does himself a lot of political good. by David Brewster / September 1, 2009
Politics The Ed Murray bubble It's about to pop, since it was always more ploy than plot by David Brewster / August 31, 2009
Politics Greg, we hardly knew ye Mayor Nickels bolted together a powerful political and financial coalition. by David Brewster / August 24, 2009
Politics What went wrong with Mayor Nickels' campaign Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels. by David Brewster / August 18, 2009
Politics Seattle Mayors come in four flavors Norm Rice, Greg Nickels, Charles Royer by David Brewster / August 17, 2009