Exploding Oil Trains Currently Run Through Downtown Seattle
Two months ago in Casselton, North Dakota, a train carrying crude oil from the Bakken oil fields hit a derailed soybean train on the...
Carbon Pollution Fee Would Invest Billions in Washington State’s Green Economy
At a recent presentation by Shift Zero, a zero net carbon building alliance, mention of Initiative 1631 stirred excitement among the green building professionals in...
PSRC Releases First Ever Regional Open Space Plan
On Tuesday, the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) released a draft plan to guide conservation of open spaces throughout the four-county region in the decades...
Week of Action: Washington Can’t Wait for Environmental Justice
For the upcoming 2021 Washington legislative session, Futurewise is proposing several significant changes to the state’s Growth Management Act. Under its campaign called Washington...
Metro Branding Reveal Draws Ire from Advocates Seeking More Bus Service
The County's cringeworthy move suggests more attention is needed on boosting service and electric trolleys.
King County Metro will roll out new light yellow paint...
Spatial Justice and Environmental Sustainability Distinguish AIA Seattle’s 2020 Award Winners
The 70th annual Honor Awards showcase Seattle's flourishing architectural design community.
I'll always hold a soft spot in my heart for the old Burke Museum...
Washington State Explores Offshore Wind While Neighbors Charge Ahead
Facing record-breaking demand, offshore wind could balance the state’s clean energy portfolio, covering gaps in peak winter months.
When Governor Jay Inslee announced the Blue...
$20 Per Ton: Governor Inslee Proposes Carbon Tax
Washington Governor Jay Inslee gave his State of the State Address on Tuesday to a delegation of statewide electeds, state legislators, and other distinguished...