Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Environment How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters. by Eric Scigliano / May 26, 2022 / Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16
Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Environment Synchronized swimming: Why are these sea lions flippering us off? by Eric Scigliano / April 30, 2015
Environment Earth Days to come: Will Americans stay so happy about the environment? Spin the wheel for the planet. Photo: MaryAnn Wagner by Eric Scigliano / April 23, 2015
Environment What a way to go. Woodland Park packs off its elephants. Chai's 1999 farewell. by Eric Scigliano / April 17, 2015
Environment How much is that songbird at the feeder? Finch financials in Seattle v. Berlin In Seattle, the more educated you are, the more you'll spend on feeding birds like this house finch. by Eric Scigliano / April 14, 2015
