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
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Politics To fix the ferry system, sell those boats How are we going to keep the state's ferries afloat? by Scott St. Clair / January 20, 2011
Equity Seniority-based layoffs at Seattle Schools may be crumbling Olga Addae, SEA president, at the rally by Scott St. Clair / June 9, 2009
Politics The case for Sarah Palin The Alaska governor is dead center in the mainstream of middle class American life, argues a conservative Crosscut contributor. by Scott St. Clair / September 2, 2008
Culture Death by a thousand cuts Loggers in Grays Harbor County, Wash., date unknown. (University of Washington) by Scott St. Clair / August 7, 2008
Politics 2008: Year of Hope, Year of Fear. Essay 11 Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire. (State of Washington) by Scott St. Clair / January 2, 2009