Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Culture The rise of the farm-cation Evan, a young guest at Solstice Farm, overcame his fear of dogs during his stay. by Amy Pennington / October 18, 2011
Culture Farmers to Monsanto: Save our seeds Four generations of Robinettes on Lazy R Ranch. Maurice Robinette is top right. by Amy Pennington / August 23, 2011
Culture Digital Prospector: Digging for online video gold Apha House, one of Amazon's 14 original online series by Rustin Thompson / June 5, 2013
Culture Legalizing baking: What's the hold-up with Washington's Cottage Law? Felicia Hill, an early champion of the Cottage Industry Law, runs a cake-baking business out of her Vancouver, Wash. kitchen. by Amy Pennington / May 21, 2012
Environment The San Juans are GMO-free. Is Washington next? Members of GMO-Free San Juans celebrate their win at the ballot box. From left, Ken Akopiantz, Council member Jamie Stephens and Marney Reynolds. by Amy Pennington / January 22, 2013
Culture Viral Video: Seth Rogen and others raise awareness of Alzheimer's Disease President Obama declared November National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month as a way to draw attention to a disease that kills 500,000 each year. by Rustin Thompson / November 16, 2014