Environment Seattle’s canopy shrinks as ordinance protects the wrong trees Since 2023, the city has classified more than 2,000 trees as “protected” — without regard to whether they ever were threatened by development. by Robert McClure / InvestigateWest / February 3, 2025
Environment Lessons from a year of reporting on climate solutions in the PNW 11 steps Washington, Oregon and British Columbia can take to decarbonize the economy. by Robert McClure & Peter Fairley InvestigateWest / December 15, 2021
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
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
Opinion Hoping for a return of Seattle’s 24-hour diner culture There’s something special about a place where night owls and late-night workers can huddle at unusual hours. by Samantha Allen / September 17, 2021
Opinion Many of us were vigilant but COVID could be endemic. We must adapt We should continue masking, distancing and getting our vaccines. But we need to relearn day-to-day life — again. by Samantha Allen / August 30, 2021
Opinion Seattle should require vaccine proof at restaurants and bars Food service workers have been exposed to too much risk already. Enough is enough. by Samantha Allen / August 13, 2021
Opinion Seattle is facing an indoor air quality crisis Air conditioning is rare in Seattle, but if we want to breathe indoors amid hotter, smokier summers, we’ll have to take action — soon. by Samantha Allen / July 27, 2021
Opinion To beat the heat, put a lid on I-5 The climate crisis has added new urgency to an ambitious idea. by Samantha Allen / July 9, 2021