Opinion To fight climate change, Washington needs a clean fuel standard Doing so will cut carbon emissions and spur jobs of the future, write Port Commissioner Fred Felleman and King County Executive Dow Constantine. by Dow Constantine & Fred Felleman / March 10, 2020 / Updated at 8:04 am March 3, 2020
Opinion When Joe McCarthy came to Seattle A new documentary highlights the late senator's demagogic legacy, just as it dovetails with Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. by Peter Jackson / January 6, 2020
Opinion To whale watch, we all must make sacrifices The only way to save orcas in the Salish Sea is through bold action, including by the governor and Legislature. by Fred Felleman / November 15, 2018
Environment Closing a highway to save Washington salmon Washington state road crews will make large-scale improvements to roads to help promote fish survival. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / September 13, 2018
Environment Despite climate threats, Seattle's swallowtail butterflies thrive As Seattle summers heat up, swallowtail butterfly sightings have become more common. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / July 30, 2018
Opinion In Trump's America, Russian studies are more important than ever The University of Washington, a leader in international studies, could use some state support. by Peter Jackson / July 24, 2018
Environment What’s lurking in WA lakes — and should you swim in it? It's hot outside, but toxic algae blooms have some wondering about swimming in local lakes. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / July 17, 2018
Opinion Washington conservationists are Scott free. Now what? Without Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator, expect fewer headlines and the same terrible policies. by Peter Jackson / July 6, 2018
Opinion ICE agents and the ethics of following orders Seattleites are protesting by asking: Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dissent against cruelty? by Peter Jackson / June 21, 2018
Environment For rural WA kids, asthma is the norm, not the exception UW, along with Yakima Valley Farm Workers’ Clinic, is trying to address uncontrolled asthma in farm worker communities. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / April 27, 2018