More than a landmark on the skyline, the Post-Intelligencer globe now sadly represents the uncertain future of print journalism in Seattle, and perhaps the industry at large. Still, it’s not without visual curiosity, as yesterday was the last tour of the iconic structure. We’re not sure when the final issue will appear---some speculate tomorrow--- and an online only version has not been formally announced with inside sources banking on next week.  Who knows besides Hearst though? And they don't talk much.



But our hearts go out to the 170 journalists losing their jobs. 

We’ll keep an eye on any site development, where we hope they could continue their tradition of excellent environmental coverage in any form. In the meantime, check out an editorial on the Hanford cleanup, which asks the state to hold "the feds to their promises and their larger moral obligations to a region that gave unselfishly to the atomic efforts judged necessary by the nation's leadership during World War II.” Full column HERE.

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