Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019
Environment The weather situation is worse than you think National Weather Service charts. Click to enlarge. by Chuck Taylor / June 10, 2008
Politics People for Puget Sound responds Kathy Fletcher, the executive director of People for Puget Sound, has responded to Daniel Jack Chasan's Crosscut article about setting priorities — performing triage, essentially — as we plan to... by Chuck Taylor / August 8, 2008
Environment Fun with climate data: divergent rainfall totals Temperature and precipitation in Quillayute, Wash. by Chuck Taylor / December 4, 2007
Politics Storm coverage roundup A slice of <i>The Oregonian</i>'s map of storm news. by Chuck Taylor / December 3, 2007
Politics Record rain, landslides, flooding ... Pretty much all hell is breaking loose and sliding downhill throughout the region today. The best place to get an overview of what's going wrong in metro Seattle is at the Regional Public Information... by Chuck Taylor / December 3, 2007
Environment Northwest wind-gust forecast for 10 a.m. The numbers on this image from the National Weather Service, which forecasts wind gusts for 10 a.m. Pacific time, are in knots. Quick conversion: Oregon and Washington coast: 71, 78, and 82 mphBelling... by Chuck Taylor / December 2, 2007