Politics Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations in jeopardy Amid the Trump administration’s trade war and annexation threats, the work to update the 60-year-old treaty is paused after years of progress. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 1, 2025
Environment Washington is building hundreds of EV chargers, but is it enough? The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 8, 2024
Environment U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty Politicians are celebrating the tentative agreement, while activists and tribal leaders say it doesn’t do enough to protect endangered salmon runs. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 24, 2024
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
Politics Washington state jobs, universities vulnerable to D.C's fiscal cliff A scene from the University of Washington campus by Joe Copeland / November 29, 2012
Tech Debunking organics: Not in Seattle's backyard Washington agriculture experts say Stanford got it wrong with their recent study discrediting the benefits of organic food. by Joe Copeland / September 9, 2012
Environment Seattle's new motto: In banning plastic bags, look to Bellingham The first grocery plastic bag, in the late 1970s by Joe Copeland / November 17, 2011
Environment Playing a tricky toll card in fighting the waterfront tunnel A demonstration against a watefront tunnel (2011). by Joe Copeland / July 14, 2011
Politics An ambitious new effort to improve south end schools Mary Jean Ryan by Joe Copeland / June 30, 2011
