Politics In Obama's farewell, a hint of something new President Barack Obama waves as he take the stage to speak during his farewell address at McCormick Place in Chicago, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017. by Clayton Aldern / January 10, 2017
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Environment Stories from the Pacific’s drowning islands A still image from Perpetual Ocean, a visualization showing ocean surface currents around the world produced using a high-resolution model of the global ocean and sea-ice. by Clayton Aldern / November 10, 2016
Puget Sound’s transportation future is on the line — and the ballot Photo by Michael Brunk / nwlens.com by Clayton Aldern / October 9, 2016
Environment Wildlife refuge renamed for Native American leader The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is being renamed in honor of late Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / July 18, 2016
