News Amazon offers $334M for nuclear reactors to be built at Hanford The small modular reactor could reestablish nuclear power as an alternative energy source, with the Washington-based company as its biggest investor. by John Stang / November 26, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: A 98-year-old sculptor whose art swings with jazz at SAM Plus, an homage to IKEA (Swedish meatballs included), and Elphaba, Glinda and Mary Poppins take local stages. by Jas Keimig / November 21, 2024
Politics Project 2025 calls for massive changes to Hanford nuclear cleanup The Heritage Foundation’s blueprint proposes reclassifying radioactive waste as something less dangerous so it can be disposed of more cheaply. by John Stang / November 20, 2024
Politics Capital gains tax repeal could cost WA public schools billions The tax on investment sales earnings affects only .2% of residents, but proponents of I-2109 say it is the first step toward state income tax. by John Stang / October 16, 2024
Politics Will carbon tax initiative 2117 lower gas prices? That’s debatable The cap-and-trade program, which 2117 aims to repeal, has been blamed for rising fuel costs, but gas prices have gone up and down since its inception. by John Stang / October 11, 2024 / Updated at 3:33 p.m. on Oct. 11
Politics Initiative 2124 would make the WA Cares insurance tax optional Opponents call the ballot measure “a wolf in sheep’s clothing” designed to destroy the program, since enough people dropping out could make it insolvent. by John Stang / October 2, 2024 / Updated: October 7, 2024
Politics Does Washington need a ban to prevent natural gas bans? The state is moving toward electric-friendly energy policies, but says it won’t outlaw natural gas. I-2066 would preemptively block any such attempts. by John Stang / September 24, 2024 / Updated at 2:45 p.m. on Sept. 24
Politics Garcia challenges seasoned incumbent Cantwell for U.S. Senate seat Republican Raul Garcia says the fentanyl crisis and a desire to change the Democrat-dominated state pushed him to run against the four-term senator. by John Stang / September 10, 2024
Environment Washington farmers want their promised carbon-pricing exemptions Small family farms struggling to navigate cap-and-invest regulations say the Department of Ecology hasn’t done enough outreach or education. by John Stang / August 23, 2024
Culture ArtSEA: Dark fairytale films and more at National Nordic Museum Plus, outdoor art, dance and music to soak up the last days of Seattle summer. by Jas Keimig / August 22, 2024