Politics
Refinery chemical: Bellingham's safety at risk?
A refinery at Ferndale is one of dozens nationally that uses hydrofluoric acid, which is regulated by both the Department of Homeland Security and the EPA.
Robert McClure
Robert is co-founder and executive director of InvestigateWest. At the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, Robert exposed a major weakness in the Endangered Species Act and deficiencies in Puget Sound restora
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How far will we sprawl? In Washington, no one knows
Snohomish, Pierce, and Kitsap counties have all seen developers use the long-term vesting of building rights to build many houses in areas otherwise designated for protection from urban sprawl. King County has seen fewer such developments in recent years.
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South Seattle residents, scientists look for answers on air pollution's health threats
Breathing Uneasy: Children who live in the Duwamish Valley run King County's highest risk of being hospitalized for asthma. Cancer rates are elevated as well.
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Is the Port making enough progress in curbing truck pollution?
The Port of Seattle heard considerable praise for its efforts to end truck pollution in Georgetown and elsewhere, along with criticism. Underlying the issue are union interests, lined up for and against the Port's position.