Opinion WA can't contain epic wildfires without state, federal help Unhealthy forests and a changing climate brought on this season's wildfires — but lawmakers can help. by Hilary Franz & Mike Stevens & Mark Doumit / September 29, 2020
Environment Bullitt Prize winner uses affordable housing to fight climate change Patience Malaba works with advocates to develop affordable housing that also reduces greenhouse gas emissions. by Mandy Godwin / September 29, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
Environment In 'Grouse,' one odd bird helps explain WA's political divisions Seattle journalist Ashley Ahearn's move to the Methow Valley inspired a podcast that seeks to understand her rural neighbors through the controversial sage grouse. by Hannah Weinberger / September 25, 2020
Opinion We lose more than salmon and orcas to the Snake River dams A member of the Makah tribe writes that losing salmon is akin to losing her identity. by Patsy Doherty / September 23, 2020
Mental health support can't keep up with wildfires or hurricanes As climate change drives more and more disasters, mental health support is in greater need than ever. America is not ready. by Dean Russell & Jamie Smith Hopkins & Molly Taft & Sally Deneen Columbia Journalism Investigations, Center for Public Integrity and InvestigateWest / September 23, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Environment When White Salmon, WA, had the world’s worst air quality For the residents of a small town bordering Oregon, this weekend’s smoke felt like “the apocalypse was happening right here.” by Hannah Weinberger / September 18, 2020
News PNW wildfire smoke has outdoor workers worried — and sick Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus. by Lilly Fowler / September 17, 2020
The Newsfeed Sept. 16, 2020 - Here's what pregnant orcas are up against Will orca Tahlequah’s second calf stand a better chance than the first? Here’s what pregnant orcas and their calves are up against in Puget Sound. September 16, 2020
Opinion Grieving wildfires past and present in the Pacific Northwest We have faced massive fires — and massive human folly — before. President Trump's denial only worsens the crisis. by Knute Berger / September 16, 2020
Environment Seattle police have occupied a public waterway for decades A fence around state-owned property on Lake Union implies that the city has been paying for exclusive access. It hasn't. by Mandy Godwin / September 16, 2020
Environment Washington state is getting a new marine wildlife hospital For years, marine mammal responders have operated without easy access to a crucial facility. But in September, that changes. by Hannah Weinberger / September 15, 2020 / Updated at 3:51 p.m. on September 15, 2020
News Putting the massive West Coast wildfires into context Read and see the history, shared perspectives and experiences of people facing these natural disasters on the front lines. by Anne Christnovich / September 11, 2020