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 Seattle's only last-minute gift guide With gingerbread, you can create a nice, festive house. Or a soulless apartment building, if you understand the importance of density in our growing city. by Chason Gordon / December 21, 2016
Culture A museum for the pinball obsessed At the Seattle Pinball Museum, you can flip balls in over 50 machines to your callused fingers’ content since you pay a flat rate of $15 to get in. by Chason Gordon / March 13, 2017
UW's new Husky Stadium, revealed What seemed an impossible dream in 2008 is now reality. What's been hiding behind those U-District construction fences. by Stephen Smith / August 22, 2013
Six Yogi Berra-isms the M's should take to heart There's not a lot that links the M's and the Yankees these days, but we'll take what we can get. by Stephen Smith / August 8, 2013
Politics Guilty until proven innocent Wrongfully sentenced to 41 years in prison, Paul Statler had nearly lost hope. UW's Innocence Project Northwest was the key to his freedom. by Stephen Smith / January 19, 2014