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
Environment Carbon Fee: 'For once, this was done right' Tribal members and environmental groups take the Carbon Fee fight to the steps of the Western States Petroleum Association in Lacey. by Manola Secaira / October 18, 2018
Environment Poll: Nation's first carbon fee leading among voters The latest attempt to rein in Washington polluters has a 14-point lead, despite big-money foes. by Manola Secaira / October 11, 2018
Politics Immigrant coalition fights to save SeaTac businesses Redevelopment plans for a city-owned property might displace Somali businesses at the SeaTac Center. by Manola Secaira / September 26, 2018 / Updated at 12:30 p.m. on Sept. 26