Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
News Puget Sound transit and riders navigate post-pandemic commutes With more people working in-office, local agencies try to make light-rail and bus services more consistent. But they face staff shortages and delays. by Andrew Engelson / March 22, 2024
Politics Using the Web to transform our colleges Sample of a digital blackboard, teaching statistics at Khan Academy by Tina Podlodowski / January 20, 2011
Politics What this levy needs: some third-grade reading A classroom in the Laotian school in Ban Na Muang. by Tina Podlodowski / March 22, 2011
Culture Cutting to the quick on Seattle's police issues Stacks of money can be yours, without having to risk your own. by Tina Podlodowski / February 23, 2011
News WA’s new drug law could help needle exchanges — or restrict them The possession bill passed this year includes $63M for treatment centers. But it also gives local governments the power to regulate them. by Andrew Engelson / November 2, 2023 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Nov. 7
News High grocery costs challenge Washington families, food banks Nearly 29,000 households in King County don’t have enough income to cover household basics, according to data from the University of Washington. by Andrew Engelson / November 21, 2023
Tech Technology is creating virtual universities. Discuss. Stanford University: now online as well. by Tina Podlodowski / October 4, 2011
Politics How gun control effort can get a good start right here President Obama speaks about the school shootings in Connecticut. by Tina Podlodowski / December 16, 2012
Culture A local cautionary tale for shrinking national monuments Deer at Hurricane Ridge, Olympic National Park by Lauren Danner / October 2, 2017