Environment Big Oil is fighting taxes to help clean up toxic waste sites Senate Democrats are considering a bill that would nearly double the state's hazardous substances tax to pay for the projects, but they may need Republican help to pass it. by Brad Shannon Investigate West / April 25, 2019
Environment Building a seawall? These 'fish cops' might come knocking If passed by the Legislature, the new law would help save small fish and, by way of the food chain, orcas. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / April 2, 2019
Environment Fixing culverts could save the orcas — but who will pay? Following a U.S. Supreme Court decision, the Washington Legislature must find the funding to rebuild the salmon-blocking structures. by Brad Shannon InvestigateWest / March 12, 2019
Politics Private utilities want more time to meet green goals Washington's Legislature could implement the state's first carbon fee in 2030. Some say that's still too fast. by Brad Shannon & Robert McClure Investigate West / February 26, 2019 / Updated at 3:30 p.m.
Environment WA's push for climate-friendly fuels could also grow jobs Depending on what the Washington Legislature does this session, gas stations could be required to offer more climate-friendly motor fuels. by Brad Shannon & Carolyn Bick InvestigateWest / January 31, 2019
Politics Will Inslee and state Dems make progress on environment this session? Democrats have a solid majority in both houses of the statehouse for the first time in years and a long list of environmental priorities. by Brad Shannon Investigate West / January 22, 2019
Culture Seattle’s legacy of student-led resistance Kit Bakke’s new book focuses on the “Seattle Seven” and how their movement during the Nixon years can work now. by Nick Licata / March 27, 2018
Opinion Inside the conservative plan to take over city politics Liberals complain that ALEC (the American Legislative Exchange Council) has too much influence in writing laws. by Nick Licata / January 5, 2016
Politics First Avenue: Is a new streetcar the smartest plan? Electric trolley lines can be cheaper to build and operate than streetcars. by Nick Licata / July 8, 2014
Politics Seattle police accountability: What does the public want? Nick Licata by Nick Licata / April 18, 2014