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The e-bike craze has officially hit Seattle

As e-bikes become increasingly popular in Seattle, they're transforming both commutes and the market.

John Nelson

/ May 1, 2018

Culture

Are the ski slopes only for the 1 percent?

Is skiing just for rich people? It depends on how much you love the sport.

John Nelson

/ February 27, 2018

Culture

Test riding Seattle's bike shares: A guide

Three private companies — Spin, ofo and LimeBike — have dropped 9,000 easily rentable two-wheelers onto our streets, placing us firmly at the forefront of American cities with dockless bike-share...

John Nelson

/ December 7, 2017

Politics

First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next?

A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park.

John Nelson

/ October 27, 2017

Environment

Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow

The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain.

John Nelson

/ October 23, 2017

Culture

This year only, locals have special access to Washington's best trail

Mount Rainier from Skyscraper Mountain along the Wonderland Trail.

John Nelson

/ May 29, 2016

Culture

Rail advocates hope for last-minute save in Kirkland

The Eastside rail line (in red) has a host of owners. Click image to enlarge.

C.B. Hall

/ March 6, 2013

Slippery slopes: Can we mudproof Northwest rail?

Mudslides cause frequent disruptions for Amtrak trains using BNSF tracks like this one.

C.B. Hall

/ January 28, 2013

Rail or trail? Eastsiders gather in Woodinville to sip wine and talk trains

A new Eastside TRailway Alliance wants to keep the Eastside rail corridor. Kirkland wants to tear it up. Round One at Chateau Ste. Michelle was informational - and courteous.

C.B. Hall

/ January 27, 2013

Don't let RapidRide turn you off of bus rapid transit

Riders waiting at a RapidRide stop in lower Queen Anne.

C.B. Hall

/ January 7, 2013