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
Opinion The 'greatest bird guide ever' on race, survival, and birding while Black Meet Drew Lanham, the professor and conservation activist behind the viral video "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher." by Glenn Nelson / October 29, 2019
Opinion Seattle's trees are dying. Blame the beetles Bronze birch borers are thriving during the city's hotter summers. Is their infestation a sign of advancing climate change? by Glenn Nelson / September 18, 2019
Opinion 'Nature keeps me grounded': How burns, racism and death inspired this WA outdoor festival The idea behind Refuge Outdoor Festival? That there's power in cultivating space with people who share similar experiences. by Glenn Nelson / September 4, 2019
Opinion Fighting for clean air in one of Seattle's most polluted neighborhoods This Beacon Hill leader is trying to thwart environmental plight with optimism. by Glenn Nelson / May 13, 2019 / Updated at 11:00 AM