After three and a half years, the local government watchdog site is calling it quits. Reporters Josh Feit and Erica Barnett continue their beats but over at  Crosscut.

The Seattle Times reports, "Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks today said he considers the Washington State Patrol’s investigation into Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon to be incomplete until the executive is interviewed or says he doesn’t want to be."  

Pacific Standard reports, "a new study finds that highly caffeinated mice who get plenty of exercise seem to be at less risk of developing skin cancer from too much sun exposure."

A new research paper states that the mass of plastic waste has grown 100-fold in 40 years. The Vancouver Sun reports, "The plastic particles are being vacuumed up by marine life and birds, and the mix is heavy with toxic chemicals."

The Catholic League is demanding an apology from Elmhurst College in Illinois, where Savage gave a speech in April saying that homosexuals are beaten and bullied because of religion.