Growth
West Seattle tries to find a path to 'normal' without a bridge to downtown
Business owners in the area say they won’t see the full impact of the bridge’s closure until the stay-at-home order is lifted.
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Environment
Seattle’s vanishing piers leave a vibrant fishing community reeling
The Elliott Bay Fishing Pier was a diverse hub where locals connected with surrounding nature. Will it ever come back?
Environment
Wooden high-rises don’t guarantee reduced emissions
Cross-laminated timber building could help fight climate change. But its threat to ecosystems could make it a mixed blessing.
Culture
The first known evidence of the Seattle Freeze
Post-war growth in 1920 Seattle came with a coldness toward newcomers. Some city boosters suggested a "thaw" was in order.
Culture
A one-woman war against Seattle's icy, pricey reputation
Transplants vs. locals is the cultural permafrost always under Seattle's feet.