Images of a raging blaze that scorched 28,000 acres in Southern California over the weekend serve as a reminder that as temperatures rise in the Pacific Northwest, so does the…
We’re nearing wildfire season. Are you prepared?
Legislature puts “Legitimate Rape” to bed for good
You may remember last year when Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin, in response to a question on a woman’s right to choose, said, “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female…
History Cafe: Seattle’s water system – May 16
And we wonder if we’re up to the challenges of fighting climate change, building rail transit, and creating affordable housing. Our ancestors had to figure out how to bring clean…
Washington gold-medals in pedals
Six years running, or better yet, six years biking, Washington has received tip-top marks in two key biking categories — “Legislation and Enforcement” and “Education and Encouragement.” These distinctions have…
A quick guide to legislation and special session
A special session lasts thirty days, and it’s called by the governor. Technically, lawmakers in the House and Senate could call the legislature into a special session with a two-thirds…