Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Politics Strong environmental justice mandates stripped out of HEAL Act The environmental proposal in the state Legislature was designed to protect communities of color, but will it make a difference? by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / April 2, 2021
Environment Washington’s razor clam season shut down by hazardous algal blooms For thousands in the state, razor clamming represents culture and heritage. But state and tribal agencies are trying to protect people from harmful toxins. by Lindsay VanSomeren / March 31, 2021
Environment Washington's vaccinated navigate socializing after a year in lockdown From hugging to gathering indoors, vaccinated people are operating under relaxed social guidance even as local case levels rise and variants spread. by Hannah Weinberger / March 26, 2021
Opinion Why we should honor Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol The legendary Nisqually activist was a passionate leader who focused on finding solutions. He taught me to temper zeal with pragmatism. by Bill Bryant / March 25, 2021
Opinion The HEAL Act gives WA a path to environmental justice The measure before the Legislature aims to address the long history of environmental harm in the state. by Jennifer Calkins / March 22, 2021
Politics Clean fuel legislation could be blocked again by one WA Democrat For a third time, lawmakers in Olympia hope to spur more biofuel and electric cars with new restrictions on greenhouse gases. by Levi Pulkkinen InvestigateWest / March 19, 2021
Environment Indigenous activists fight British Columbia’s pipelines to the last mile Native communities, activists and local government are split over new pipelines and their environmental risks. by Braela Kwan / March 18, 2021
Environment Despite vaccines, WA health care workers struggle with burnout The emotional and physical toll of fighting COVID on the front lines has implications for all of us. by Hannah Weinberger / March 17, 2021
Opinion Why Washington state needs public broadband The internet is a necessity that can change lives, and the state has an opportunity to make it more widely accessible for everyone. by Luke Baumgarten / March 17, 2021
