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
Seattle Opera's enjoyable, traditional Flying Dutchman The Flying Dutchman, played by Greer Grimsley, laments his fate by Fred Hauptman / August 7, 2007
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
Seattle Opera rediscovers the noble simplicity of Gluck From left, William Burden as Pylades and Brett Polegato as Orestes in <i>Iphigenie en Tauride</i>. (Bill Mohn) by Fred Hauptman / October 16, 2007
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
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: Good news for eBook lovers - an e-reader for night reading Nook SimpleTouch with Glowlight. by Skip Ferderber / April 13, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: A tech marvel for Microsoft or the emperor’s new phone? Nokia Lumia 900 by Skip Ferderber / April 6, 2012
Tech Weekend Tech Scan: 'Hunger Games' and 'Mad Men' have got game "The Hunger Games" is already an international phenomenon with libraries offering events tied to the movie release. Here, kids in Mosman, Australia, gather after a competition. by Skip Ferderber / March 23, 2012