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Washington could soon have a battery stewardship program

Battery manufacturers operating in the state will be responsible for making the recycling process easier and cheaper for consumers.

Hannah Weinberger

/ April 20, 2023

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News

Attorney General Bob Ferguson on using his platform to pursue justice

No matter who’s in power in the other Washington, Ferguson says he’s still busy suing the federal government and advocating for the rights of Washingtonians.

Hannah Weinberger

/ May 9, 2022

Environment

Volkswagen settlement funds to pay for WA’s newest electric buses

State officials see the money from VW as offering "a critical opportunity" to put more zero-emission vehicles, including school buses, on the streets.

Hannah Weinberger

/ June 18, 2019 /

Updated June 19, 2019 at 10:40 a.m.

Environment

Can this woman save biking in Washington state?

Cyclists say our bike infrastructure leaves much to be desired. WSDOT's Barb Chamberlain wants to fix that.

Hannah Weinberger

/ February 12, 2019

Politics

Best of 2009: Island Girl: A rocky landing in Washington

Ann Bauer

Ann Bauer

/ December 24, 2009

Culture

Public schools and why we leave

Graduation, Bainbridge High School, June 2007.

Ann Bauer

/ December 13, 2009

Culture

Island Girl: A tribute to Sandra Day O'Connor

The death Wednesday of the former justice's husband, after suffering for 20 years with Alzheimer's, brings to mind for our columnist personal stories of family, health, and love.