Environment Washington is building hundreds of EV chargers, but is it enough? The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 8, 2024
Environment U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty Politicians are celebrating the tentative agreement, while activists and tribal leaders say it doesn’t do enough to protect endangered salmon runs. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 24, 2024
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
Politics Assessing oil train hazards, city emergency officials call for tunnel upgrades Oil tanker cars derailed on tracks in Seattle's Interbay area. by Bill Lucia / September 15, 2014
Politics King County worriedly preps for oil train fire Tank cars hours after they derailed under the Magnolia Bridge in Interbay. by Bill Lucia / August 6, 2014
Tech Seattle Steam Co., old utility with new ideas The privately-owned utility has been selling steam heat to Seattle businesses since 1893. Now it's got a new well - to ease demand on the city's water supply - and a new owner. by Bill Lucia / May 10, 2014
Environment Mud and tears: Crosscut Exclusive A Seattle Police Department mobile command unit parked on Rainier Avenue South, near the site of a drive-by shooting that occurred on May 15, 2014 by Bill Lucia / March 26, 2014
Politics Is Seattle ready for an oil train fire? Lawmakers in Olympia put some restrictions on trains delivering crude oil to Western Washington's ports. by Bill Lucia / March 12, 2014
Politics Low snowpack, gas fracking threaten to drive up City Light electrical bills Chinook Pass in mid-May: no lack of snow by Bill Lucia / January 22, 2014
