Human Elements The plastic in everything Dr. Lyda Harris studies how microplastics affect our waters and creatures. April 1, 2022
Environment Human Elements: Researching how microplastics affect our oceans Dr. Lyda Harris studies how microplastics affect our waters and creatures. by Sarah Hoffman / March 31, 2022
Environment Redlining's enduring impact shows up in WA pollution disparity New research out of UW suggests historic, racist lending practices still affect inequitable exposure to hazardous pollution today. by Hannah Weinberger / March 30, 2022
News Return to in-person class at UW raises mental health issues for some Students, staff, and faculty juggle fears of returning to campus with work-life balance. by Jadenne Radoc Cabahug / March 10, 2022
Politics Banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics moves forward in WA 'This is a banned chemical, it's a known carcinogen — and here we are putting it on the faces of women.' by Melissa Santos / February 21, 2022
News As omicron subsides in WA, health officials are hopeful and vigilant Experts predict a 'long, winding road' to get past COVID but some wonder if we're seeing the end of the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / February 9, 2022
Environment What we learned this year about human waste and Puget Sound The waste that 4.5 million Seattle-area people flush affects shellfish, wastewater regulations and more. by Hannah Weinberger / December 29, 2021
News Washington hospitals are struggling to keep ahead of nursing shortages Nurses say the changes that would make them stay on staff — retention bonuses, compensation to work extra shifts, guaranteed rest breaks — have yet to be meaningfully implemented. by Megan Burbank / December 22, 2021
Culture Year in review: 10 Seattle artworks that exemplify 2021 From NFTs to street art, here’s how artists conveyed last year’s social trends and hot topics. by Margo Vansynghel / December 21, 2021
News Seattle agency tries to help adoptees get answers to their questions Volunteers at Amara are reviewing thousands of sealed adoption records to address questions that families have had for decades. by Michael Fitzgerald The Imprint / December 21, 2021
Environment Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds. by Hannah Weinberger / December 3, 2021
Equity Why Black therapists are hard to find in WA People hoping to find a Black therapist who can empathize with their experiences may come up short in their search. by Maleeha Syed / November 23, 2021
News King County crisis responders struggle with backlogs Police have stepped back from engaging in mental health crises, meaning families sometimes wait weeks for a response. by David Kroman / November 16, 2021
News Abortion pills available by mail in WA, but access isn’t equitable Early in the pandemic, reproductive health workers lead a push to make at-home abortion available to more Washington women. This is what happened. by Megan Burbank / October 25, 2021 / Updated May 3 at 11:30 a.m.
Opinion Seattle’s city attorney race and the problem of repeat offenders The city’s relationship with police is already damaged. If Ann Davison isn't elected, it will get way worse. by Scott Lindsay / October 15, 2021 / Updated on Oct 22 at 2:30 p.m.