Culture A Seattle photographer’s firsthand account of the Jan. 6 chaos Nate Gowdy discusses the Capitol attack and his new photo book ‘Insurrection.’ by Margo Vansynghel / January 6, 2023
Culture City of Olympia votes on a sales tax increase for arts initiatives The tax could raise $2.5 million per year for local arts, culture and science nonprofits and community projects. by Margo Vansynghel / April 25, 2022 / Updated April 28 10:31 a.m.
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Politics Seattle’s booming, but construction workers fear a bust Construction workers wonder what a proposed business tax will mean for them as they build a city even they can't afford. by Margo Vansynghel / May 14, 2018
Politics Reminder: Puget Sound has a ton of nuclear weapons The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Henry M. Jackson transits past the Olympic Mountains. by Martha Baskin / July 25, 2016
Politics Seattle activists raft up to protest Shell oil rigs The floating protest against Shell's presence at the Port of Seattle made headlines. Would activists have more impact if they stormed Olympia instead? by Martha Baskin / April 15, 2015
Politics The oil trains and the cities: How safe? Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay last year. by Martha Baskin / February 26, 2015
Politics Green and affordable: the unicorn of Seattle's housing quest by Martha Baskin / February 8, 2015
Politics Washington businesses unite on climate action Gov. Jay Inslee, right, looks at young shellfish during a recent visit to Taylor Shellfish's Dabob Bay facility. by Martha Baskin / November 13, 2014
Politics Help for African agriculture: Some question the Gates role Farming in Malawi by Martha Baskin / October 9, 2014