Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019
Politics The co-lead debate: a red herring Seattle's downtown waterfront, with angled piers and a long-blighting Viaduct. by Douglas MacDonald / October 7, 2010
Equity Amtrak Cascades: Is it robbing social services here? The costs and benefits of Amtrak Cascades deserve closer attention from Washington state. by Douglas MacDonald / February 2, 2011
Culture Best of 2009: How I learned to love the bag fee The first grocery plastic bag, in the late 1970s by Douglas MacDonald / December 29, 2009
Politics Saving our region: Nice plans, but... Salmon swimming upstream. (Wikipedia) by Douglas MacDonald / April 15, 2009
Environment Dim light at the end of the Brightwater tunnel The tunnel boring machine being used by Vinci, the large French firm by Douglas MacDonald / April 12, 2010
Politics Tolls: a long road still ahead to get best results Traffic on the Highway 520 floating bridge by Douglas MacDonald / January 8, 2012