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
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Culture Swedish-Providence questions remain after Planned Parenthood move Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 16, 2011
Culture Will Swedish limit choices for women and the dying under Providence deal? Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 11, 2011
Equity Health cuts: Will Washington end up a lot like Arizona on transplants? Hospital time. by Harris Meyer / January 3, 2011
Politics Best of 2010: Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / December 26, 2010
Politics Bill struggles to give municipal judges freedom from cities' pressure on revenues Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 13, 2010