Environment Tribes that rely on Columbia River being left out of talks between U.S. and Canada. Why? The U.S. and Canada are renegotiating a 60-year-old treaty that dictates usage rights for the river. by Gregory Scruggs / June 27, 2019
Environment Canada’s Trans Mountain Pipeline is a go. What’s that mean for WA? The project will dramatically increase tanker traffic in the Salish Sea, and with it the risk of a major spill. by Gregory Scruggs / June 19, 2019
News Seattle port could play key role in race to rule the Arctic As countries vie for resources and shipping lanes, the U.S. has commissioned a new ice breaker. It could call Puget Sound home. by Gregory Scruggs / May 14, 2019
Environment Avalanche forecasters grapple with a deadly season Washington's record number of avalanche deaths this season has cast a spotlight on the Northwest Avalanche Center. by Gregory Scruggs / April 3, 2018
Environment In Mexico, Murray joins united front against Trump Mayor Ed Murray speaks at the C40 Summit in Mexico City. by Gregory Scruggs / December 2, 2016
Environment Urbanism needs to move beyond city boundaries How are we going to keep the state's ferries afloat? by Peter Steinbrueck / September 3, 2011
Politics An unjustified delay in restoring the King County Courthouse The King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle, ca. 1944. In the foreground is City Hall Park. (University of Washington) by Peter Steinbrueck / January 24, 2008
