News How COVID-19 hurt Seattle's plan to strengthen its tree laws The city council passed legislation in 2008 that was supposed to be temporary, but stronger measures still haven’t taken root. by Jenny Cunningham InvestigateWest / July 9, 2020
Environment "Environmental company" racks up biggest pollution fines of the year by Drew Atkins / December 14, 2015
Environment 5 ways climate change will impact health in Puget Sound A sailboat on Puget Sound on a mid-60s winter afternoon. by Drew Atkins / November 17, 2015
Environment Fecal matter pollution in public water: The case of Snydar Farm Nooksack River in Whatcom County. The Nooksack watershed contains high levels of fecal matter contamination from agricultural sources. by Drew Atkins / November 4, 2015
Environment What drought? Meteorologist Cliff Mass vs. nearly everyone Drought skeptic Cliff Mass. by Drew Atkins / May 31, 2015
Politics Superdrought of 2015: Three things Washington must consider The 2014 Mills Canyon fire burned more than 22,000 acres near Entiat. Last year featured the worst wildfire in state history. by Drew Atkins / May 18, 2015
Politics South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats Trucks operate at a Port of Seattle facility. Residents would like more steps to ensure diesel-engine pollution is minimized. by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011
Tech Port CEO talked green but balked at changes in law to reduce truck pollution Tay Yoshitani (Port of Seattle) by Robert McClure & Jenny Cunningham for InvestigateWest / June 13, 2011