Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Environment How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters. by Eric Scigliano / May 26, 2022 / Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16
Opinion To fight climate change, Washington needs a clean fuel standard Doing so will cut carbon emissions and spur jobs of the future, write Port Commissioner Fred Felleman and King County Executive Dow Constantine. by Dow Constantine & Fred Felleman / March 10, 2020 / Updated at 8:04 am March 3, 2020
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Environment Synchronized swimming: Why are these sea lions flippering us off? by Eric Scigliano / April 30, 2015
Environment Earth Days to come: Will Americans stay so happy about the environment? Spin the wheel for the planet. Photo: MaryAnn Wagner by Eric Scigliano / April 23, 2015
Environment What a way to go. Woodland Park packs off its elephants. Chai's 1999 farewell. by Eric Scigliano / April 17, 2015
Environment How much is that songbird at the feeder? Finch financials in Seattle v. Berlin In Seattle, the more educated you are, the more you'll spend on feeding birds like this house finch. by Eric Scigliano / April 14, 2015
Culture Why force works better than persuasion when it comes to doing the right thing Research suggests that when we feel good about doing the right thing, we use it as an excuse to do the wrong thing. by Eric Scigliano / April 13, 2015
Environment Guest Opinion: Dirty fuel exports darken NW's Earth Day A refinery on Fidalgo Island near Anacortes (2008). by Fred Felleman / March 30, 2015
