Tech Seattle has a distinct and remarkable tech ecosystem In response to Margaret O'Mara's article about Silicon Valley and Seattle, let's agree that everybody understands that we must build upon our advantages and preserve our distinctiveness, as she... by Ed Lazowska / February 19, 2008
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Culture Digital Prospector: Digging for online video gold Apha House, one of Amazon's 14 original online series by Rustin Thompson / June 5, 2013
Culture Digital Prospector: John Keister's back, Selznick v. De Sica, Hollywood's home movies Critic Rustin Thompson unearthing the very best - and worst - in online video. by Rustin Thompson / August 4, 2013
Culture Digital Prospector: musical trash, vinography, "The Canyons" and Tom Jones Tom Jones at the House of Blues, 2009 by Rustin Thompson / July 28, 2013
Culture Digital Prospector: Earning "non-racist" points, voyeurism as art, "Adrift" in San Francisco fog Fog over the San Francisco area is the focus of a two-year long project that culminates in the video "Adrift" by Rustin Thompson / July 23, 2013