Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics Best of 2009: How Jan Drago dragooned a Viaduct solution Seattle City Council member Jan Drago. by C.R. Douglas / December 27, 2009
Politics Gay marriage, the incremental approach All benefits (and punishments), just shy of the word "marriage" by C.R. Douglas / February 2, 2009
Politics Olympia's tunnel of love? Speaker Frank Chopp leads House Democrats. by C.R. Douglas / January 29, 2009
Politics I'm a school closure baby! How I survived a junior high school trauma. by C.R. Douglas / January 26, 2009
Politics Tim Burgess makes a fast start at City Council Tim Burgess failed the progressive litmus test. by C.R. Douglas / December 9, 2008