Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021
Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
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
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Environment How the Columbia River Gorge was saved The Columbia River Gorge by Floyd McKay / June 7, 2016
Environment A death blow to coal ports in Washington? Lummi tribal members use gear for reef netting, a traditional method of fishing. by Floyd McKay / May 9, 2016
Environment Coal exports stopped by Lummi Nation fishing rights? Lummi elders burn a dummy million-dollar check on the Cherry Point beach to make the point they will not be bought off (September 2012). by Floyd McKay / April 11, 2016
Environment With coal on the wane, Longview may turn to oil exports An oil train in Alaska. by Floyd McKay / January 12, 2016