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
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 Humor: I feel your rain If you can't do anything about our miserable weather, at least you can emote about it! A domestic thunderstorm. by Steve Clifford / June 13, 2010
Culture Humor: Join me in stamping out animal deaths Why do we stand by and let animals die? by Steve Clifford / February 28, 2010
Culture Humor: Another Republican sex scandal A mountain goat in the Olympics by Steve Clifford / July 18, 2009
Culture The geniuses who aren't on Wall Street The MacArthur Foundation names 25 people who, together, could probably get us out of this mess. by Steve Clifford / September 28, 2008
Culture Teach both sides of the flat Earth! It's really quite simple: A lot of knowledge is a dangerous thing. by Steve Clifford / July 6, 2008
Culture Sparing no expense to reduce that carbon footprint Flip Side: Consider hybrid leaf blowers, jet-pooling, and sustainability in choosing lawn-care workers. by Steve Clifford / May 18, 2008
Culture We must find a way to export our expertise in lobbying, lending, and litigation Because in the age of globalization, the U.S. can't compete by actually making stuff. Well, except for methane from corn-fed cattle. by Steve Clifford / June 24, 2007
