Environment Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline is a go. What’s that mean for WA? The project will dramatically increase tanker traffic in the Salish Sea, and with it the risk of a major spill. by Gregory Scruggs / June 19, 2019
News Seattle port could play key role in race to rule the Arctic As countries vie for resources and shipping lanes, the U.S. has commissioned a new ice breaker. It could call Puget Sound home. by Gregory Scruggs / May 14, 2019
Opinion WA should help 1M workers save for retirement Lawmakers know you're not saving for retirement. They want to change that. by Tim Burgess & Brian Moreno & Doug Shadel / April 1, 2019
Opinion Why our kids need Seattle voters to renew the local education levies Despite improvements in state support, our schools continue to rely on local voter-approved levies to fund items fundamental to day-to-day operations. by Tim Burgess / February 5, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle City Council should approve the police contract The contract continues police reforms and sets the city up for further progress. by Tim Burgess / November 13, 2018
Politics After development deal, Black Central District residents feel ignored Once a victory for advocates trying to preserve the Central District’s Black identity, proposals now show a different design at 23rd and Union. by Gregory Scruggs / June 5, 2018
Opinion Come to Seattle — just don’t bring your car with you Should drivers pay to clog downtown Seattle’s streets? Yes, but much better if they leave the vehicles elsewhere. by Gregory Scruggs / April 20, 2018
Environment Avalanche forecasters grapple with a deadly season Washington's record number of avalanche deaths this season has cast a spotlight on the Northwest Avalanche Center. by Gregory Scruggs / April 3, 2018
Culture Who has the backs of backcountry skiers? A new group is advocating for backcountry skiers, who sometimes find access to the slopes challenging. by Gregory Scruggs / March 5, 2018
Culture Dispatch from Korea: Washington siblings reflect on the Olympics Sadie and Erik Bjornsen have had exciting experiences in Pyeonchang. by Gregory Scruggs / February 23, 2018