Politics How Trump’s wall could hurt WA’s wildfire readiness An upgrade to the fire department at the Yakima Training Center is on the list of military projects that might be put on hold due to the president’s emergency declaration. by Kevin Knodell / March 26, 2019
Why so many female veterans are homeless A U.S. Army Pvt. pulls her way to the top of an obstacle during basic combat training. by Kevin Knodell / November 10, 2016
Culture Is there any real science behind the urban float craze? A sensory deprivation pod at Fremont's Urban Float. Photo: Urban Float by Jane C. Hu / February 12, 2015
Environment COVID-19 and wildfire smoke are a deadly combo for Seattle With smoke shelters shuttered, public health officials worry thousands could suffer from unhealthy air. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / July 29, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020
Environment How COVID reshaped Seattle, season by season Disaster researchers take a Prius-eye view of how COVID-19 is changing the city. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / December 21, 2020
Environment Six months, 18,000 meals: Feeding Seattle’s frontline workers Ellen Kuwana's We Got This Seattle keeps employees at grocery stores, homeless shelters and fire stations fed as they battle the pandemic. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / September 4, 2020
Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020
Equity When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target How a burglary, social media and politics led to the bullying of a Nooksack Tribal councilwoman out of office. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / February 6, 2020
News Military families are getting sick from mold in their homes. Now they’re suing A recent Army report showed that some residents at Joint Base Lewis-McChord worried about facing reprisals if they raised concerns or complained. by Kevin Knodell / November 21, 2019