Washington’s First Try at E-bike Rebates Leaves Thousands of Vouchers Unredeemed
84% of Washingtonians offered a $1,200 instant rebate on a new e-bike this spring followed through and made a purchase, compared to just 24% of those who were offered a $300 rebate. The lessons learned during the first rollout of the program are likely to shape the next round of incentives.
The Persistence of Seattle’s Smoke Show
In this episode, managing editor Natalie Argerious and reporter Ray Dubicki discuss the lingering haze over Seattle and all of Western Washington. After a...
Maren Costa Builds Council Run on West Seattle Roots and Climate Organizing
Last week The Urbanist took a peek at how the Seattle's Council District 1 race is shaping up, and former Amazon tech worker turned...
Seattle’s Salt Addiction
Treating roads with salt has many negative environmental impacts. Why are SDOT and the City of Seattle so proud of how much salt is...
Op-Ed: South Tacoma Mega Warehouse Exemplifies Environmental Racism
South Tacoma faces the threat of a warehouse complex that would exacerbate air pollution, extreme heat, and violent crime.
It’s no coincidence that the already...
So Long, Pronto Bike Share
Today marks an unusual day in Seattle: we are shutting down an entire mode of transportation. Two and a half years after Pronto! Cycle...
Take a Sneak Peek at Six New Parks Coming to Seattle
On September 27th, the Seattle City Council, which serves as the Metropolitan Park District Board, passed its funding plan for 2023-2028 in a 8-1...
Are Cruise Ships Crushing Seattle’s Climate Goals?
Whether pushing for a car-centric waterfront or failing to deliver on electric shore power, the Port of Seattle’s commitment to sustainability is an open...