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
Culture How a new kind of dining option Sprout-ed in Seattle Kris Martin addresses the most recent Sprout gathering. by Hugo Kugiya / April 11, 2012
Three years after, what remains of the P-I? The Seattle P-I Globe, built for the defunct "Seattle Post-Intelligencer," will be preserved. (2007 photo) by Hugo Kugiya / March 26, 2012
Culture Ballard kimchee factory foments a return to fermentation Firefly Kitchens' very official jar sealer by Hugo Kugiya / March 19, 2012
Culture Georgetown's Cutting Board a sushi game-changer Sushi chef Akiyoshi Saito's dishes at Cutting Board include the Shizuoka roll (left), omakase nigiri (rear), and omakase sashimi. by Hugo Kugiya / October 12, 2011
Politics State preservation office presses DOT on its pre-tunnel demolition plans Cracks in the 619 Western building show its instability. by Hugo Kugiya / January 21, 2011
Culture Why do Turkish kebabs star at a restaurant called 'The Berliner'? Victor Twu, owner of The Berliner by Hugo Kugiya / January 20, 2011