Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics State farmers' problems lead Dow to seek federal change on herbicide Seattle Tilth's urban demonstration garden at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford by Bill Richards / January 5, 2011
Culture Farms' problems with a herbicide may be back Seattle Tilth's urban demonstration garden at the Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford by Bill Richards / August 5, 2010
Culture On the urban fringes: small farms arising A scene at Ballard's popular Sunday farmers market. by Bill Richards / March 16, 2010
Tech Seattle's recycling program runs into plunging prices The Port of Seattle. (Chuck Taylor) by Bill Richards / November 25, 2008