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.
Andrew Engelson
Andrew Engelson is a Seattle-based journalist and the founding editor of Cascadia Magazine. Follow him on Twitter at @andyengelson.
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High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks
Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington.
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WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them
The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them.
Environment
How wildfires are impacting outdoor recreation in Washington
Driven by climate change, more frequent blazes may change the way we hike, ski and camp.
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SCOTUS ruling on WA strike damages not a ‘catastrophe’ for unions
The case involving a Washington concrete company was being watched for the possibility it would tip the balance toward employers over workers.