Environment These young activists want Washington and Oregon to be bolder on climate — so they sued their governors A win could mean more aggressive action to avoid climate disaster. Some environmental leaders think the lawsuit is a distraction from the action Jay Inslee and Kate Brown are pushing for. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / November 15, 2019
Environment Concerned over dwindling salmon, advocates seek a political route to dam removal After decades of court cases have rebuffed federal management, it may take a political fix to restore salmon in the Columbia Basin. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / October 1, 2019
Environment WA's endangered pygmy rabbits bounce back from the brink Recovering the endangered rabbits will test society’s willingness to let nature reclaim a landscape. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / June 10, 2019
Environment Trump order threatens WA's environmental authority A recently signed executive order looks to fast-track permitting for coal terminals. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / April 30, 2019
Culture Maritime workers wonder: Will there be a next generation? As growth squeezes Seattle's waterfront, maritime industries and its workers do their best to hold on. by Lizz Giordano / June 6, 2018
Politics As Puget Sound region grows, park and rides fill up The region faces big questions about how to meet demands for parking spots near transit — and who should pay. by Lizz Giordano / March 29, 2018
Politics King County Council takes control of 4Culture Amid warnings of a power grab, the King County Council took more authority over the arts-funding agency. by Lizz Giordano / March 20, 2018
Culture Artists tell King County: Hands off 4Culture The King County Council is considering a proposal that would change how 4Culture currently operates. by Lizz Giordano / February 22, 2018
Politics I-405 toll lanes are cutting traffic times — but not by enough Public support has more than doubled since the toll lanes began operating two years ago, but that might not be enough. by Lizz Giordano / February 12, 2018
Culture More oversight or a power grab? King County eyes 4Culture The King County Council wants more authority over 4Culture, but the agency and artists aren't happy about it. by Lizz Giordano / January 30, 2018