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New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands

Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners.

Lizz Giordano

/ August 31, 2022

Environment

The dream of high speed rail in the PNW may finally be on the horizon

Rail advocates argue new lines will grow the economy, shrink mobility inequalities and help decarbonize the region.

Lizz Giordano

/ November 18, 2021

Politics

As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up

The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay.

Lizz Giordano

/ March 29, 2018

Environment

Whidbey locals ask: Is the drinking water safe?

Catherine Andrews of Coupeville collects water samples from her well to be tested by an environmental group concerned about the Navy's limited response to the discovery of contamination by...

Lizz Giordano

/ May 10, 2017

Politics

Government institutions, falling down

Signs from the Occupy Wall Street demonstrators

Ted Van Dyk

/ April 22, 2012

Culture

So the world didn't end? Consider this a second chance to really live

Are your days numbered? Chase a dream, like visiting the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.

Ted Van Dyk

/ May 23, 2011

Environment

Two fine examples of American public servants

Stewart Udall, center, sharing the triumph with friends over the creation of Canyonlands National Park

Ted Van Dyk

/ March 21, 2010

Politics

Obama badly needs a victory

The president and his team

Ted Van Dyk

/ June 24, 2009

Politics

Testing time for Obama

The president and his team

Ted Van Dyk

/ May 28, 2009

Politics

Seven premonitions you can take to the bank

Predictions at mid-year regarding sweet deals for developers, a Sonics boon, the precarious viaduct, a Boeing handout, Sound Transit, Pat Davis, and cleaning up Puget Sound.

Ted Van Dyk

/ June 29, 2008