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
Politics After 15 years, Seattle’s radical experiment in no-barrier housing is still saving lives Once derided as "bunks for drunks," 1811 Eastlake pioneered a harm-reduction model that other cities now emulate. by Erica C. Barnett / September 25, 2019
Politics Jolt: "This is highly misleading" Dave Gering talks to the Seattle City Council by Erica C. Barnett / June 7, 2012
Politics Jolt: The city's $780,000 annual arena subsidy CenturyLink and Safeco Field could be joined by a sports arena. by Erica C. Barnett / June 6, 2012
Politics Jolt: Inslee inconclusive; Cascade compelling Sound Transit built a parking garage in Burien. by Erica C. Barnett / June 5, 2012
Politics Morning Fizz: Not able to settle on a candidate Darcy Burner by Erica C. Barnett / June 4, 2012
Politics Jolt: Contributions and cab rates Friday's winners and losers. by Erica C. Barnett / June 1, 2012