Environment
Poll: Nation's first carbon fee leading among voters
An attempt to curb polluters has a better chance than past efforts, despite big-money foes.
Manola Secaira
Manola Secaira is formerly a reporter for Crosscut, where she covered Native communities, the changing region and environmental justice. Before Crosscut, she interned at a variety of local pu
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Immigrant coalition fights to save SeaTac businesses
In the parking lot outside SeaTac Market, Abshir Mohammed points at a nearby building that houses Marwa Restaurant and Halal
Environment
Bill McKibben: Climate oracle speaks
The environmental guru talks about the carbon fee's prospects, building a more inclusive climate movement, and how local actions can have global impact.
politics
Despite criticism, King County Council gives Mariners $135M
The money for Safeco Field upgrades angers some housing advocates and tourism groups. But it's less than the team originally hoped.
politics
Supporting homeless individuals: How much do we spend?
The homelessness crisis is proving immensely expensive to solve. But, a reader asks, what's the price tag on the alternative?