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
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
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 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
