News How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root. by Jenny Cunningham InvestigateWest / July 9, 2020
Environment NW media mogul buys Everett paper and enters coastal oil debate David Black is new owner of the Everett Herald and Seattle Weekly. by David Brewster / February 6, 2013
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Culture Walt Walkinshaw, salt of the Northwest earth A beloved Seattle attorney had a knack for seeing ahead of his time, and then sticking with a project long enough to bring it home. watch out for these advanced fly-fishers! by David Brewster / May 2, 2010
Environment Let's Chihuly-ize the monorail station An artist's rendering of King County's idea for Seattle Center, including waterworks that accommodate rain runoff. by David Brewster / April 19, 2010
Environment Darwin on an earlier Chile earthquake He recorded a massive quake near Concepcion on Feb. 20, 1835. by David Brewster / February 27, 2010
Politics A better idea for Detroit Don't bail the automakers out, and don't bankrupt them. Use the government's purchasing power to transform them to the green economy. by David Brewster / November 15, 2008
Politics Little Mo builds on the Guvometer Three minor events and some media breaks earn Gov. Chris Gregoire one more click on the Crosscut (not-exactly-scientific) measuring device. by David Brewster / October 22, 2008
