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 Parched summer could leave houseboats high and dry by Stephen H. Dunphy / August 27, 2015
Environment Forterra gets comfortable with cities and small towns alike Rural communities can develop in healthy ways. by Stephen H. Dunphy / May 19, 2015
Tech Fishy business Can we clean up our waters enough to eat 175 grams of fish a day? by Stephen H. Dunphy / September 4, 2013
Culture An end to Washington's great ski season run? A skiier on the approach to Mt. Baker. by Stephen H. Dunphy / June 21, 2012