News Who was most harmed during Seattle’s heat wave? As temperatures rose, Seattle Fire saw a huge jump in calls for service. A disproportionate number were for people experiencing homelessness. by David Kroman / July 1, 2021
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
News Seattle Fire Department plans to replace its Northgate 'cancer house' station Firefighters have long suspected the station has been making them sick. by David Kroman / October 18, 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
Politics Seattle caught between tribal rights and protecting its water supply Citing treaty rights, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe wants to camp inside the Cedar River Watershed. The City says no. by David Kroman / October 26, 2018
Environment Seattle, cloaked in smoke, puts on a face mask WATCH: What the view from the Space Needle looked like on the worst air quality day this century. by David Kroman / August 20, 2018
Politics After Amtrak crash, a surreal procession as cleanup begins The crushed train car sat on a flatbed truck on Interstate 5 outside of DuPont, Washington. Positioned upside down, gashes down the side as if mauled by a bear, the car was perched high enough that... by David Kroman / December 19, 2017
Politics 'Active' parks celebrated, even among homeless advocates Occidental Park in Pioneer Square has been "activated" with chairs and musicians. by David Kroman / September 15, 2015