Environment Asian-Pacific Islanders reclaim their outdoor roots Outdoor Asian founder Christopher Chalaka talks about diversity in the outdoors and what his organization is doing to help. by Manola Secaira / February 7, 2019
Environment Tacoma's long-delayed natural gas plant has a community on edge A proposed liquid natural gas plant on Tacoma's waterfront has attracted protests from residents, tribes and scientists — but whether Puget Sound Energy is listening remains unknown. by Manola Secaira / January 31, 2019
News A council member dies, and SeaTac's Somali community loses its voice After losing its first Somali council member, the community reacts to the City Council's replacement. by Manola Secaira / January 23, 2019
Environment Poll: After 2018's smoke and dead orcas, voters want environmental action In a new poll, environmental interest earned its highest marks since 2001, and green groups want to capitalize in the legislative session. by Manola Secaira / January 16, 2019
Environment How polluted is your neighborhood? This new tool will tell you Areas of the Yakima Valley and South Seattle rank high in environmental hazards, according to the University of Washington's new mapping tool. by Manola Secaira / January 14, 2019
Environment Can solar help safeguard post-hurricane Puerto Rico? Born in a brewery, Solarize Puerto Rico's crusade for energy independence has united Washingtonians with and without connections to the island. by Manola Secaira / December 13, 2018
Culture Found at a Seattle estate sale, these Mexican artifacts are going home The artifacts were accidentally uncovered by a University of Washington grad student. by Manola Secaira / November 20, 2018 / Updated Nov. 21 at 3:02 p.m.
Environment Portland passed a climate justice initiative. Should Seattle follow suit? The Rose City's success suggests a way forward for its neighbors to the north — but Washington is not Oregon. by Manola Secaira / November 16, 2018
Politics Washington voters reject carbon fees for second time Despite a bruising loss, supporters of I-1631 vow continued fight against climate change. by Manola Secaira / November 6, 2018
Environment Fawn Sharp wants Native voices to shake up politics The Quinault president is rallying the Native vote to fight climate change, but newfound tribal power could go beyond Tuesday's election. by Manola Secaira / November 5, 2018