Some experts say workers will quickly find new jobs. Others are calling the layoffs the beginning of an economic downturn.
Seattle Is No Longer the U.S.’s Least Air Conditioned Big City
After years of lethal heat waves, Seattleites are embracing A/C as a necessity rather than a luxury.
After years of lethal heat waves, Seattleites are embracing A/C as a necessity rather than a luxury.
Out & Back: Chelsea Murphy Encourages Women of Color To Get Outside
The founder of She Colors Nature fell for the outdoors after moving to Leavenworth. Now she’s instilling that love in her daughters' generation.
The founder of She Colors Nature fell for the outdoors after moving to Leavenworth. Now she’s instilling that love in her daughters’ generation.
How One Yakama Nation Fisherman Inherited the Fight for Salmon
After 150 years of broken treaties and declining salmon populations, Randy Settler worries there won't be enough fish for future Indigenous generations.
After 150 years of broken treaties and declining salmon populations, Randy Settler worries there won’t be enough fish for future Indigenous generations.
Bellevue Parents Say Consolidating Schools Is an Equity Issue
Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts.
Citing shrinking enrollment, the school district may close some elementaries — raising questions about who will bear the brunt of potential cuts.
Can Washington Prisons Change the Culture of Corrections?
Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach.
Officials are trying a new program inspired by Norway to improve quality of life. The challenge is convincing officers to change their approach.
Alaskan Snow Crabs Are Canaries for Worsening Fishing Woes
As the crustacean's population plummets in the Bering Sea, so do the livelihoods of fishers in Washington and beyond.
As the crustacean’s population plummets in the Bering Sea, so do the livelihoods of fishers in Washington and beyond.
Skip the Woodchipper: Salvaged City Trees Are the New Lumber
From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars.
From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars.
WA’s Missing Indigenous Persons Alert System Saw a Strong Start
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
Six months in, 22 of 31 missing persons have been found. But critical relationships between police and tribal governments show room for improvement.
Bear With Us: Grizzlies May Be Coming Back to the North Cascades
How will the grizzlies get here? What will their arrival mean for local ecosystems? And will I run into them while I'm camping?
How will the grizzlies get here? What will their arrival mean for local ecosystems? And will I run into them while I’m camping?
Black-owned Coffee Shops See Opportunity After Starbucks Closure
The Central District location was a community hub until it closed in July. But a new scene is brewing with local businesses emphasizing coffee’s African origins.
The Central District location was a community hub until it closed in July. But a new scene is brewing with local businesses emphasizing coffee’s African origins.
Disability Rights vs. Snowy Sidewalks: Seattle’s Annual Conversation
Sidewalk accessibility is a year-round problem for people with mobility issues — but snow and ice pose their own slew of difficulties.
Sidewalk accessibility is a year-round problem for people with mobility issues — but snow and ice pose their own slew of difficulties.
Can Seattle’s Mayor Win His Tough-on-Graffiti Game of Tag?
Harrell’s new plan continues the debate over whether graffiti is artistic expression worthy of acceptance or vandalism requiring prosecution.
Harrell’s new plan continues the debate over whether graffiti is artistic expression worthy of acceptance or vandalism requiring prosecution.
Two Lawsuits Could Threaten the Sovereignty of Indigenous Nations
Plaintiffs claim the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act are racially discriminatory – against non-Indigenous people.
Plaintiffs claim the Indian Child Welfare Act and the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act are racially discriminatory – against non-Indigenous people.
Noisy Ships Are Sending Beluga Whales Into a Tailspin
Researchers in B.C. found that ocean sound pollution interrupts the Arctic white whales' communication, migration and hunting habits.
Researchers in B.C. found that ocean sound pollution interrupts the Arctic white whales’ communication, migration and hunting habits.
Seattle Narrowly Approves Ranked-Choice Voting
Barring a recount, the city will change its approach to primary elections.
Barring a recount, the city will change its approach to primary elections.