Environment Coronavirus could make fighting Washington wildfires harder Agencies that prepare for wildfires and recruit firefighters are busy responding to the pandemic. That could be a problem come summer. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 27, 2020
Environment Climate bills in WA a ‘comprehensive failure’ in 2020, critics say Key legislation to cut carbon emissions died, while goal-setting bill offers no path to reach target. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 25, 2020
Environment WA lawmakers pave the way for electric cars, but activists want more As the legislative session comes to a close, the green lobby is pushing lawmakers to do more to take on climate change. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / March 10, 2020
Politics WA lawmakers want to fund solutions for healthier soil — and less gassy cows Bipartisan proposals before the state legislature would help scientists learn about storing carbon in soils and invest in GPS-guided tractors and climate-friendly cattle feed. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / February 20, 2020
Politics Inslee, environmentalists want aggressive action on climate, including a clean fuel standard They call this year’s Washington legislative session an opportunity to complete unfinished business. by Katherine Long InvestigateWest / January 14, 2020
Politics Directory resistance: The challenge of contacting local government Can't find an email or phone number in the state's online directory? Join the club. by Peter Lewis / October 8, 2013
Politics Phone mystery: landline usage down, taxes up. CenturyLink's landline use is down 60 percent. by Peter Lewis / October 2, 2013
Beyond crackerjacks: 10 ways to fix Safeco Field What's worse than the Seattle Mariners' record? A fed-up super-fan's top 10 list of easy Safeco improvements. by Peter Lewis / July 26, 2013
Tech Seattle to Comcast: Answer the phone! Comcast customers: Tired of waiting in on-hold hell. by Peter Lewis / June 24, 2013