Environment Does the Northwest need electric trains? Electric trains, like this one in Carlisle 300 miles north of London, are common in Europe and Asia. by Martha Baskin / March 12, 2015
Environment Seabird numbers: a surprising trend A merganser swims in Seattle waters. by Martha Baskin / March 4, 2015
Politics The oil trains and the cities: How safe? Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay last year. by Martha Baskin / February 26, 2015
Politics Green and affordable: the unicorn of Seattle's housing quest by Martha Baskin / February 8, 2015
Green building: Keeping pace with Seattle's boom View Haus 5 from the front. (Credit: Aaron Leitz Photography) by Martha Baskin / February 8, 2015
King County Metro's bathroom reform: Constipated or incompetent? A porta potty in South Lake Union. by Laura Kaufman / February 2, 2015
Environment Environmentalists hope Port reconsiders oil-related lease An ice-strengthened oil drilling vessel, the Kulluk, which Shell decided to scrap after it drifted aground while being towed. Credit: Day Donaldsen by Martha Baskin / February 1, 2015
The end of everything: The Harvard Exit takes its final bow Last show at the Harvard Exit by Laura Kaufman / January 15, 2015
Culture Seasonal giving: You can make it green A scene at Ballard's popular Sunday farmers market. by Martha Baskin / December 7, 2014
Labor & Industries report paints dismal picture of Metro A porta potty in South Lake Union. by Laura Kaufman / December 4, 2014