Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Opinion Beyond Viadoom: What to expect in Seattle this year Bad traffic, a Seattle City Council shakeup and other likely local stories of 2019. by Jordan Royer / January 1, 2019
Opinion Why doesn't Seattle manage the money it already has? Seattle City Hall by Jordan Royer / June 14, 2017
Politics You thought 2017 was a mess? Just wait As we say goodbye to 2017, we may be tempted to declare: “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out!” It was the year that many of us probably would like to forget. And what better way to forget but... by Jordan Royer / December 27, 2017
Seattle, where millionaires push taxes on everyone else A West Seattle street by Jordan Royer / March 1, 2017
Opinion Here’s a thought, City Hall: Talk to us about parking Why did Councilmember Rob Johnson ignore the recommendation of SDOT planners, neighbors and small business owners? by Jordan Royer / April 5, 2018
Tech Arena or Amazon: Does Seattle know what's important? The courtyard outside the Van Vorst Center on Terry Avenue N. offers seating for Amazon employees and the public. by Jordan Royer / February 19, 2012
Politics No road map for Republican Party to rebuild itself Romney has lost any identity, thanks to having to cater to the GOP's out-of-date positions in the primary season. But how will the party move forward? by Jordan Royer / September 11, 2012