Environment Nonprofit finds hope against wildfires with unexpected ally: charcoal To capture carbon and jumpstart forest thinning, Methow Valley couple – and Washington taxpayers – bet on biochar. by Mandy Godwin InvestigateWest / September 2, 2021
Environment Seattle police have occupied a public waterway for decades A fence around state-owned property on Lake Union implies that the city has been paying for exclusive access. It hasn't. by Mandy Godwin / September 16, 2020
Culture Rail advocates hope for last-minute save in Kirkland The Eastside rail line (in red) has a host of owners. Click image to enlarge. by C.B. Hall / March 6, 2013
Politics Art vs. transportation: Greyhound move hits an obstacle The proposed Greyhound terminal would be adjacent to Sound Transit's Stadium Station east of Safeco Field and CenturyLink Field. by C.B. Hall / December 17, 2012
Politics King County buys itself a railroad track King County Councilmember Jane Hague by C.B. Hall / December 12, 2012
Politics Yes to charters: What does Washington have to lose with a choice? Students at registration for Charleston Charter School for Math and Science. South Carolina is one of the states that allow charter schools. by C.B. Hall / October 25, 2012
Politics San Juans monument debate shows islands' fault lines The beach at Watmough Bay on Lopez Island by C.B. Hall / September 20, 2012
Politics Competing with the state: A fool's game for foot-ferries? Colman Dock currently accommodates foot-ferry services, seen on the extension to the left (2005 phont). by C.B. Hall / August 29, 2012
Politics Eastside trail: Will rail ever return? A freight car sits on a spur just off the main line near downtown Bellevue. by C.B. Hall / April 1, 2012
Politics Washington state debates how to spend the feds' big rail bucks An Amtrak Cascades train by C.B. Hall / March 22, 2012