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
Politics To fix the ferry system, sell those boats How are we going to keep the state's ferries afloat? by Scott St. Clair / January 20, 2011
Culture Best of 2012: Marriage equality and the conscience of a Catholic senator Sen. Debbie Regala by JulieGunter / December 30, 2012
Seattle tests a new cure for pediatric leukemia Dr. Michael Jensen, director, Ben Towne Center for Childhood Cancer Research at Seattle Children’s Research Institute, at work in his lab. by JulieGunter / December 13, 2012
Culture Moving the fence around marriage: the conscience of a Catholic senator State Sen. Debbie Regala by JulieGunter / September 6, 2012
Equity Lake City's flex-shelters could change the way we see the homeless With old Firehouse 39 in Lake City shuttered to the homeless this winter, nearby churches came together to provide a rotating shelter in its place. Could small-scale, ecumenical response transform the... by JulieGunter / March 3, 2013
Politics Censured but still outspoken: A Republican legislator stands up for marriage equity Maureen Walsh in an ad supporting Referendum 74 by JulieGunter / October 23, 2012