The Dairy Farmers An endangered but resilient flower has created a home for itself on a family's farm. March 31, 2023
Environment Human Elements: Glass creations inspired by PNW marine life Based on Lopez Island, artist and environmentalist Raven Skyriver breathes endangered Salish Sea animals into fragile glass. by Sarah Hoffman / February 17, 2023
Equity Lummi Nation prioritizes tradition in new food assistance program Members of the nation in northwest WA now have more control over how culturally important foods — like locally caught salmon — are distributed. by Lizz Giordano InvestigateWest / December 14, 2022
Equity Feds said salmon is safe to eat — but didn't consider Native diets Due to chemical pollution, the treaty-protected fish in the Columbia River Basin pose health risks for Indigenous tribes. by Tony Schick & Maya Miller Oregon Public Broadcasting & ProPublica / December 7, 2022
Environment Herring are swimming back to the Salish Sea The fish almost disappeared from Howe Sound in the mid-1970s. Now, the Squamish Nation and citizen scientists are welcoming them home. by Lauren Kaljur Hakai Magazine / December 1, 2022
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
Equity Study finds Seattle's controversial soda tax can improve equity Researchers found that taxes on sweetened beverages funded programs mainly benefiting lower-income households, including grocery subsidies and pre-K education. by Cinnamon Janzer NextCity / August 22, 2022
Culture Made There: Ancient Grains Kitchen bakes up tasty gluten-free treats Cynthia Holmes finds magic in the unexpected. by Sarah Hall / July 29, 2022
Culture Made There: Silver City Brewery builds community through craft beer Over more than two decades, the Bremerton brewhouse has perfected the blend of flavor, creativity and kindness. by Sarah Hall / July 22, 2022
Culture Made There: Spiva Cooking inspires home chefs with spice blends Bremerton chef Sam Spiva reimagined his culinary career after the pandemic kept him out of restaurant kitchens. by Sarah Hall / July 15, 2022
News NW cherry crop this year may be the smallest in nearly a decade The cherry-growing season was hit by a cold, wet spring, meaning that boxes will hit stores later — and likely be pricier — than in previous years. by Mai Hoang / June 15, 2022
Environment How a military career led this Seattle-area nurse to farming Kayla McCarthy is trying to leave her home base better than she found it by creating community in a garden. by Hannah Weinberger / June 9, 2022
Equity WA food banks test innovations as food insecurity grows Some food banks anticipate increased demand, as people with low incomes face increased financial pressures. by Andrew Engelson / May 19, 2022
Environment Why you should plant your neighbor's seeds Members of the King County Seed Lending Library community offer their neighbors edible plant seeds for free at the Great Seattle Seed Swap. by Hannah Weinberger / April 21, 2022
News Small and rural WA restaurants left behind by SBA relief program The Small Business Administration doled out $918 million statewide, but the largest awards went to Puget Sound eateries. by Latisha Jensen / April 18, 2022 / Updated at 4:30 p.m. on April 20
Environment WA seaweed farming could boom but permitting remains difficult Like much of the West Coast, the state needs a regulatory overhaul if it wants to take advantage of emerging ocean aquaculture. by Alex Brown Stateline / March 29, 2022