Culture Greening Seattle Center A slice of Scheme 3 out of four suggested for the future Seattle Center. (Seattle Center Century 21 Committee) by David Brewster / April 22, 2007
Politics Viaduct redux King Couny Executive Ron Sims and Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels decide to work together, and the shape of a grand compromise begins to appear. by David Brewster / April 18, 2007
Politics A comeback scenario for the Seattle Public Schools Threatened with extinction, the School Board got its act together. Meanwhile, a coalition of moderate reformers could dramatically improve it. by David Brewster / April 12, 2007
Politics Sen. Maria Cantwell is a big gainer in the latest Congress power rankings Congress.org ranks the current Congress according to various indicators of power. by David Brewster / April 4, 2007
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 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
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 Digital maps show how climate change’s impact in WA isn’t equal From floods to wildfires, mapping programs in Cascadia are showing scientists which communities face higher risk. by Peter Fairley / March 1, 2021