Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021
Opinion Let’s stop the shaming at Seattle’s parks Seattleites have received mixed messages about spending time in parks. We should encourage outdoor socialization as much as possible. by Samantha Allen / April 30, 2021
Opinion Why Seattle’s industrial district needs more trees There’s no real excuse to have so little canopy in SoDo. It doesn’t have to be ‘like the forgotten land.’ by Samantha Allen / April 2, 2021
Opinion What it takes to recycle foam blocks in Seattle A city proud of its sustainability should be ashamed of how many tons of the stuff end up in the landfill every year. by Samantha Allen / March 5, 2021
Politics Assessing oil train hazards, city emergency officials call for tunnel upgrades Oil tanker cars derailed on tracks in Seattle's Interbay area. by Bill Lucia / September 15, 2014
Politics King County worriedly preps for oil train fire Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay. by Bill Lucia / August 6, 2014
Tech Seattle Steam Co., old utility with new ideas The privately-owned utility has been selling steam heat to Seattle businesses since 1893. Now it's got a new well - to ease demand on the city's water supply - and a new owner. by Bill Lucia / May 10, 2014
Environment Mud and tears: Crosscut Exclusive A Seattle Police Department mobile command unit parked on Rainier Avenue South, near the site of a drive-by shooting that occurred on May 15, 2014 by Bill Lucia / March 26, 2014