Politics Uber, Lyft would need to cut emissions under WA state plan Some studies have found the ride-hailing services increase vehicle miles driven and pollution. by Melissa Santos / February 1, 2021
Politics 4 Puget Sound counties may do what the state couldn’t: Pass a clean-fuel standard The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is considering a new low-carbon fuel standard after state lawmakers didn't pass one earlier this year. by Melissa Santos / October 21, 2019
Politics WA’s new climate laws give Inslee a boost. But will they help his White House bid? The governor just signed a raft of climate legislation, helping to strengthen the backbone of his platform. by Melissa Santos / May 8, 2019
Politics Could this plan tame Washington's wildfires — and pay for it, too? A new proposal at the state Capitol would provide a dedicated funding stream for wildfire prevention and firefighting. by Melissa Santos / April 10, 2019
Equity Under Trump's EPA, pesticide workers pin hopes on state Farm worker advocates say they welcome efforts to strengthen state pesticide regulations, but they aren't optimistic in Trump's EPA. by Martha Baskin / February 12, 2018
Environment It won't be easy to save the marbled murrelet A marbled murrelet chick by Martha Baskin / March 6, 2017
Environment With land sparse in Puget Sound, a huge win for farmers A view of Mountain View Dairy farm near Graham, Washington. by Martha Baskin / February 23, 2017
Environment Environmentalists are struggling with carbon tax proposal by Martha Baskin / October 23, 2016
Environment Report faults state on groundwater pollution Mudflats along the Skagit River: A report questions how well water quality is being protected from agricultural runoff by Martha Baskin / May 12, 2016
Environment The mission to save Snoqualmie River An August sunrise over the Snoqualmie Valley by Martha Baskin / April 7, 2016