Operating out of two shipping containers along the banks of the industrial Duwamish River in Seattle's South Park neighborhood, Michael Merta founded the Duwamish Rowing Club in 2011 to share his love of rowing with residents young and old. On July 9, 2016, the club held its first-ever regatta on the Duwamish River, showcasing the spirit and life of an often-forgotten stretch of river.

Devastating tsunamis are a known threat to the Pacific Coast. One small town is taking the threat seriously with a new, unique building, while an entrepreneurial inventor in Seattle is building something entirely different.

Author David Shields examines over a decade of "extraordinarily beautiful" front-page war photographs from 'The New York Times', which he says glamorize war.

The Black Lives Matter movement focuses on police misconduct and institutional racism. Its tactics are sometimes disruptive and often controversial. Activists in Seattle made headlines earlier this year when they prevented Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders from speaking at a downtown rally. Producer Bryan Tucker talked with activists about this and other demonstrations.

Washington Governor Jay Insee says he will not allow the death penalty to be carried out while he is in office, but those who caught and prosecuted "Green River Killer" Gary Ridgway say the ability to use capital punishment as leverage is an important tool in law enforcement.

Longtime residents describe the recent changes in their Central District neighborhood.

A Central District Starbucks becomes a place of connection for African refugees.

A look into the Central District community of Africatown and its recent developments.

Reverend Carey Anderson talks about the new challenges faced by the First A.M.E. as a result of recent shifts in the community and culture of the surrounding Central District.

Seattle is expanding its streetcar system to address transportation woes in the city's core, but critics say streetcars only make traffic worse.

Eight months after legal recreational cannabis stores opened, pot retailers say I-502's tax structure is driving consumers away.

How will indoor Marijuana plants impact energy demands in our region? What is the cost to the growers?

When it comes to representing people poisoned by food, Bill Marler says he’d like to be put out of business. He’s considered a national expert on food safety and advocate for victims of contaminated food.

The state's $2 billion tunnel project to replace the aging SR 99 viaduct is stalled until the world's largest boring machine--Bertha--can be rescued and repaired. With some people crying "boondoggle" and calling for "Plan B," is the courtroom the only sure destination for this project?

A Kwakwaka’wakw artist shares insight about the mask that inspired the logo for the Seattle Seahawks.

With roads and freeways at overcapacity, even a small driving slip-up can cause huge problems for traffic. There are five things every driver can do (or avoid doing) that help improve traffic flow for everyone.

Last month, FBI Director James Comey delivered an unusually candid speech about race and law enforcement in which he acknowledged that there’s a lack of trust between police and communities of color. In Close producer Enrique Cerna talked with King County Sheriff John Urquhart about Comey’s remarks and the challenges the Sheriff and his department face in trying to build trust.

The state police academy where new recruits come for basic training is embracing a new philosophy. It still teaches cops warrior skills, but also stresses a guardian mentality. The unique training approach might help diffuse escalating conflicts with words instead of weapons.

What began as a social media hashtag, has now become the rallying cry of a new movement in America. This story takes a look at how “Black Lives Matter” resonates with college and high school students in Seattle.

A diversity of political, cultural, religious and educational leaders challenge us to confront the racial realities of our region and wax poetic and prophetic on where we go from here.