Environment Hanford report reveals problem with nuclear waste solution An internal federal document says the preparation for turning nuclear waste into glass logs will produce toxic vapors. by John Stang / April 11, 2022
Environment WA wants to capture the natural gas leaking from landfills Legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions would require methane collection systems at certain landfills. by John Stang / March 16, 2022
Environment Shrinking WA kelp and eelgrass beds draw legislative attention Scientists look for ways to restore these important components of the ocean ecosystem. by John Stang / March 1, 2022
Environment WA wind power farms may conflict with habitat preservation projects Projects addressing alternative power issues sometimes pit environmentalists vs. environmentalists. by John Stang / February 4, 2022
Politics WA legislators prepare for long list of climate change bills Lawmakers could look at more than a dozen climate proposals addressing carbon reduction and other environmental issues. by John Stang / January 11, 2022 / Updated at 11:15 a.m. on Jan. 11, 2022
Opinion Ticket prices at Seattle sports venues are unaffordable for too many Climate Pledge Arena — and other professional sports destinations — should do more to make the experience affordable to everybody. by Samantha Allen / November 30, 2021
Opinion Salmon, orca, and the soul of Seattle These creatures are at the core of our region's identity. Without them, 'we'd be just like everywhere else.' by Samantha Allen / November 12, 2021
Environment New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups. by John Stang / November 10, 2021
Environment Washington wineries considering dramatic changes for climate change Warmer summers — and winters — force Washington vintners to reconsider their crops. by John Stang / October 14, 2021
Opinion Whatever move Sue Bird makes next, her legacy is secure After the Seattle Storm’s narrow loss in the WNBA playoffs, the basketball legend considers retirement. And that’s OK. by Samantha Allen / October 1, 2021