Environment A COVID vaccine is coming. Here’s how WA is preparing With multiple vaccines on the way, local governments face major logistical challenges to distribute doses. by Hannah Weinberger / November 26, 2020
Opinion To help save orcas, pause whale watching Suspending commercial whale-watching boats can help southern resident killer whales avoid extinction. by Donna Sandstrom & Tim Ragen / November 23, 2020
Opinion Why 21st century trustbusters are picking on Amazon For the Seattle behemoth’s third-party sellers, the rules are always shifting and the house always wins. by Katie Wilson / November 19, 2020
Seattle could become the next 15-minute city By making sure essential services are just a short walk or ride away, the city could recover from the pandemic and fight climate change at the same time. by Margo Vansynghel / November 17, 2020
Pandemic streets showed the promise of car-free Seattle Seattle’s plan to give walkers and riders safer streets started with a bang. Whether it remains depends on how loudly residents fight to keep them. by Hannah Weinberger / November 17, 2020
Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming Here's how we prepare. by Mandy Godwin / November 17, 2020
Seattle’s urban farmers are reclaiming public space A movement to use land for productive gardening will help communities support themselves during and after the pandemic. by Hannah Weinberger / November 17, 2020 / Updated at 2:39 p.m. on November 18, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020
Opinion What Biden's win means: Climate policy As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next. by Benji Backer / November 9, 2020
Environment What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising finds. by Mandy Godwin / November 6, 2020