Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Politics Who's your mentor? Dee Beaudette (l) and Gail Romero (r) want to mentor women business owners. by Tom Travin / April 14, 2013
Seattle's own MTV? Seattle Music TV's (l to r) Scott Mckinley, Casey Sjogren and David Reigns by Tom Travin / March 18, 2013
Tech Spiraling into control: Young CEO gets $3 mil for DNA startup Spiral Genetics founder Adina Mangubat by Tom Travin / March 12, 2013
Tech Seattle's new DIY hardware labs Seattle is brimming with creatives. Meet the third places where they gather to tinker, craft and solder. by Tom Travin / November 3, 2013
Culture Is there any real science behind the urban float craze? A sensory deprivation pod at Fremont's Urban Float. Photo: Urban Float by Jane C. Hu / February 12, 2015
Environment Skip the woodchipper: Salvaged city trees are the new lumber From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars. by Alex Brown Stateline / December 20, 2022
Environment Offshore wind farming gains momentum on the West Coast Washington, Oregon and California could soon see floating turbines off their coasts. by Alex Brown Stateline / May 13, 2022
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020