Politics Washington passes law to cut ‘forever chemicals’ in makeup Starting in 2025, the Toxics-Free Cosmetics Act will be among the country’s strongest legislation against hazardous products. by Joseph Winters Grist / May 18, 2023
Environment Seattle-based outdoor gear retailer REI to ban PFAs In 2024, new standards will eliminate 'forever chemicals' in the company's products after more than a year of pressure from environmental groups. by Joseph Winters Grist / March 8, 2023
Environment PNW landfills reached ‘explosive’ methane emission levels in 2022 Washington and Oregon sites had leakages 20 times more concentrated than the Clean Air Act limit standards. by Joseph Winters Grist / November 3, 2023
News Amazon reported a 12% decrease in single-use plastics for 2022 Responding to pressure from advocacy groups and investors, the mega-retailer reduced its footprint through paper packaging and eliminating mailers. by Joseph Winters Grist / July 28, 2023
Politics The country’s bad mood may doom state heritage-tourism plan Cape Flattery, the farthest northwest point of the contiguous U.S. by Joe Follansbee / June 29, 2010
Tech Used bookstores: The next notch in Amazon's belt? Ophelia's Books in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood by Joe Follansbee / March 17, 2013
Why is the sculpture 'Wawona' so mystifying? The schooner <i>Wawona</i> was on the endangered list, but was demolished. by Joe Follansbee / February 17, 2013
Politics Heritage institutions get shorted on stimulus funds An AYPE postcard from 1909 by Joe Follansbee / July 14, 2009
Politics Creating 'people places' Townhouses in a Seattle neighborhood. by Peter Steinbrueck / September 10, 2008
Don't forget the ship! The schooner <i>Wawona</i> was on the endangered list, but was demolished. by Joe Follansbee / March 21, 2009