Environment If earplugs don't work, try phone sex Aviation officials suggest a novel recourse for citizens afflicted by Sea-Tac jet noise. by Eric Scigliano / September 28, 2011
Crosscut's Membership drive: 'understanding the times we live in' A recent Crosscut Membership party. Terri Hiroshima, Crosscut's new executive director, is on the left. by Eric Scigliano / September 26, 2011
King County may be hearing footsteps on billboard decision This image subject to change, in about eight seconds. by Eric Scigliano / September 26, 2011
Environment Feisty Tacoma and compliant King County face off with a billboard powerhouse One sign says it all... in seven-second increments. by Eric Scigliano / September 22, 2011
Culture Best of 2011: Low income? No farmers market for you Chase fees and this year's budget cuts mean Seattle's Farmer's Market Nutrition Program may be on the chopping block. In some low-income neighborhoods, it could mean serious trouble for the markets... by Tiffany Ran / December 23, 2011
Politics Solar cooking works, from sunny Brazil to Seattle Ashton Vital explains alternative box-cooker designs. by Eric Scigliano / December 22, 2011
Culture Lowe's welcomes Muslims in its stores, but not on reality TV The home improvement chain flails around after falling for a Muslim-bashing boycott. Meanwhile, look who's shopping in its Rainier Valley store. by Eric Scigliano / December 18, 2011
Politics Rail to Ballard: Nice idea, but didn't somebody already think of that? Sound Transit and the city boldly go where the monorail tried to go 14 years ago. by Eric Scigliano / December 17, 2011
Politics Crosswalk carnage: Why do cops still ignore drivers who won't yield? Chicago has worked on advanced pedestrian safety measures, like these zigzag markings to alert drivers. by Eric Scigliano / December 12, 2011
Politics Big news on climate, except in the papers A coal-powered generating plant in China. by Eric Scigliano / December 11, 2011