Politics Offshore oil, gas drilling is headed to the Pacific Northwest The Trump administration announced a new plan last week that would allow offshore oil and gas drilling in the ocean off the West Coast for the first time since 1984 by Cassandra Profita for EarthFix / January 9, 2018
Environment Trump is the new hero in Timber Country Loading logs onto the line at a mill in Glendale, Oregon. by Cassandra Profita for EarthFix / November 29, 2016
Politics Megaquake drill illustrates how underprepared region is First responders rescue dummies from crumpled cars during the Cascadia Rising earthquake simulation. by Cassandra Profita for EarthFix / July 21, 2016
Environment Environmental study leaves Longview coal port bloodied but still alive Shipping around Longview could expand beyond logs and other products to include sending coal to China. by Cassandra Profita for EarthFix / April 29, 2016
Environment State: Longview coal terminal not ready for prime time Peter Goldmark, Washington's commissioner of public lands by Cassandra Profita for EarthFix / January 4, 2017
Politics Seattle City Council elections: Meet the 45 candidates Voters will elect members to represent the seven district council positions, with applicants ranging from U.S. veterans to a college student. by Josh Cohen & Venice Buhain / May 24, 2023
Politics Free school lunch for all is off the table, but WA may expand access State lawmakers are considering an extension of the meal program, lowering the threshold for schools to offer free school meals to all students. by Venice Buhain / February 27, 2023
News Seattle parents move to reduce school fundraising inequity PTSAs in two neighborhoods are reimagining their approach – and asking if there’s a better way. by Venice Buhain / June 28, 2023
News Next stop: Sound Transit East Line now links Bellevue to Redmond Despite delays connecting the 2 Line to Seattle, hundreds rode the rails this weekend as the eight stations opened after years of construction. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug & Venice Buhain / April 29, 2024 / Updated at 2:19 p.m. on May 6
Politics Who’s running for office in Washington state this year? Just over a thousand people statewide declared their candidacies in the 2024 elections as filing week ended. Here are the races to watch. by Venice Buhain / May 13, 2024 / Updated May 13, 5:56 p.m.