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
Opinion Make the Seattle City Council great again The Seattle City Council used to get things done. What happened? by Bruce Chapman / May 30, 2018
Politics Democrats are inviting trouble over education reform Sen. Steve Hobbs by Bruce Chapman / April 25, 2013
Seeking donor to democratize Seattle's forgotten art Guest Opinion: A wealth of works owned by local museums like SAM and MOHAI never see the light of day. Let's try lending them to schools, libraries and other community centers so they can be... by Bruce Chapman / March 17, 2013
Politics How much of the world will Obama, Romney miss on foreign policy? President Barack Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney at the University of Denver by Bruce Chapman / October 21, 2012
Politics The P-I: Saying goodbye to a liberal voice We're losing a live thing, a vibrant mix of good people, wisdom, wrongheaded coverage, pioneers and some hardworking suits. by Bruce Chapman / March 17, 2009