Politics New WA laws start to close public broadband gap — but it’s a small step Legislators are spending $400 million to expand broadband, while opening up public internet options. But access for everyone is still a long way off. by Melissa Santos / July 16, 2021
Politics Technology vs. privacy: Washington looks to regulate facial recognition tools in 2020 Sea-Tac Airport recently halted use of the technology. Now, state lawmakers in Olympia are looking to adopt statewide rules. by Melissa Santos / January 3, 2020
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
Politics Protesters stall an oil train for hours at Anacortes The standoff outside a Tesoro refinery in Anacortes by Martha Baskin / July 28, 2014
Tech Meet 4 young leaders changing Northwest environmentalism Can this year's NW Energy Coalition honorees save the planet? by Martha Baskin / July 8, 2014
Politics Seattle workers use poetry to convey hardship, fight for higher wages Walmart workers protested in November 2012 outside company offices in Bentonville, Ark. by Martha Baskin / May 16, 2013
Tech Why UW scientists are speeding up ocean acidification Phytoplankton bloom off Newfoundland by Martha Baskin / May 13, 2013
Culture Puget Sound troubles: Oysters on a half-life? Broiled oysters at Taylor Melrose by Martha Baskin / July 8, 2012
Culture Rainier Valley programs build food justice one garden at a time Green Acre Radio: The Just Garden Project is part of a network of efforts to improve food choices for people often forced to accept less-healthy ways of feeding themselves and their families. by Martha Baskin / May 20, 2012
