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
Tech There's Green and then there's green The rap on Oregonians: Cut us and we bleed green. Yeah, sure, when we're not indulging in public displays of affection for trees, we're recycling old Volvo parts into useful household items. Even if... by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / January 29, 2008
Environment Snow in Portland: We don't have to see it to believe Bottled water? Check. Flashlights? Check. Back issues of The New Yorker? Leftover holiday candy? Check. Check. Check. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 27, 2007
Environment The not-so-mad scientist Science teacher Greg Craven on YouTube. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / December 17, 2007
Culture Finally, the joy of cooking locally grown food will be conveyed to the rest of us Carol Boutard of Ayers Creek Farm in <i>Ingredients</i> is right out of Central Casting. by Kimberly Marlowe Hartnett / October 21, 2007