Opinion 'Growing fond of the gloom': How Seattle became home Everywhere I went in 2019, I found myself missing a piece of the city. by Samantha Allen / December 25, 2019
Culture Neon is a symbol of Seattle's past. What will illuminate its future? The city's most iconic signs are losing their vaunted glow to LED replacements. But not everyone is giving up on neon. by Samantha Allen / September 20, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Opinion 50 years on, the radical promise of Stonewall is still unmet The LGBTQ community has made enormous progress in the fight for equality, but a long road still lies ahead. by Samantha Allen / June 28, 2019
