Environment What the death of WA’s carbon tax says about the future Some lessons gained from the failure of Initiative 1631. by Kate Schimel High Country News / February 6, 2019
Politics Election raises questions about Seattle schools' direction Teachers and students walk from Seattle Center to Westlake in May to protest a lack of state funding for schools. by Kate Schimel / October 20, 2015
Politics A step-by-step guide to Washington’s school funding problems by Kate Schimel / September 27, 2015
Environment When the wildfire season never ends When Bob Johnson, wildfire division manager for the Washington Department of Natural Resources, thinks about past fire seasons, he does so with a certain amount of nostalgia. by Kate Schimel for High Country News / September 5, 2015
Politics What parents would change about their kids' public schools Seattle's Garfield High School. by Kate Schimel / January 4, 2015
Politics School board makes Larry Nyland Seattle's new superintendent Larry Nyland by Kate Schimel / December 10, 2014
Politics Should Seattle's interim superintendent stick around for good? Sharon Peaslee by Kate Schimel / December 4, 2014
The boys at the pool: Greenlake's water aerobics set (L to R) The Other Mike, Bob, Mike by Spider Kedelsky / March 12, 2013
See This: 'Rite of Spring' - a dance with lasting (shock) value Compagnie Marie Chouinard performs "Rite of Spring" by Spider Kedelsky / January 22, 2013
Now a tradition: A showcase for male dancers Just as SAM presents a show about women artists, "Men in Dance" makes its Seattle return. by Spider Kedelsky / October 15, 2012