Environment Don’t call it a tax: Carbon fee heads to ballot I-1631 would redirect carbon fee funds to Washington communities affected by carbon pollution. by Manola Secaira / August 8, 2018
Opinion A view of Seattle from the outside looking in Amazon, homelessness, progressive politics: What really defines this city? by Chuck Wolfe / August 6, 2018
Politics Concerns over facial recognition endanger a boring old levy Sheriff Johanknecht staged a defense of Prop. 1, which would renew funding for King County's fingerprinting system and allow law enforcement to explore new technologies. by Manola Secaira / August 2, 2018
Environment The first smoky skies of the season arrive in Seattle — from Siberia Faraway wildfires in B.C., California, and even — wait for it — Siberia are to blame for the recent smoke in Seattle. by Manola Secaira / July 31, 2018
Politics Sea-Tac, activists team up on rights of transgender travelers Port of Seattle leaders asked if there was anything besides bathroom signs that posed a problem. The answer: TSA. by Manola Secaira / July 16, 2018
Politics Land use: Seattle's oh-so-human hesitations about change A land use notice sign in Seattle: Sometimes people get worked up. by Chuck Wolfe / August 5, 2015
Politics Guest Opinion: Seattle should welcome new zoning ideas A Mount Baker area property: Backyard cottages can offer affordability and compatibility with the neighborhood. by Chuck Wolfe / July 23, 2015
Urban edges, and how to define the space beyond This view from a basilica in Italy's Santa Maria di Leuca inspired ancient visitors to ponder the edge of the world. by Chuck Wolfe / April 19, 2015
Culture As Seattle changes, remember ghosts like the old Orpheum Theater Fifth Avenue and Olive Way, today. by Chuck Wolfe / April 7, 2015
Culture Sitting: Why it matters to cities' futures It's one way Seattle and other cities are thinking differently about urban design. by Chuck Wolfe / November 10, 2013