Environment Readers sound off on Washington’s high gas prices The state’s cap-and-trade system is met with skepticism and grudging acceptance as companies pass the program’s cost to consumer pocketbooks. by Venice Buhain / September 5, 2023 / Updated: Sept. 7, 2023
Environment Washington’s ‘smoke season’ is back. Here’s how to stay safe. As wildfire risk increases, so does the frequency of hazy, hazardous days. Here are some tips on monitoring air quality – and your health. by Venice Buhain / August 23, 2023
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
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
Politics Putting science back in the White House Two local luminaries join a forum proposing ways to turn around the Bush administration's neglect of the nation's technological competitiveness. by David Brewster / October 21, 2008