Investigations Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2023
Environment Seattle City Council passes new tree ordinance The law regulating trees on private property hadn't been touched in over a decade. But advocates wonder: Is the new one closer to meeting climate needs? by Hannah Weinberger / May 23, 2023 / Updated at 5:07 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Environment From Big Mama to Hy’Shqa, how Northwest whales get their names Our guide to whale nomenclature can help you follow the trail of numbers and nicknames. by Hannah Weinberger / May 12, 2023
Environment Washington could soon have a battery stewardship program Battery manufacturers operating in the state will be responsible for making the recycling process easier and cheaper for consumers. by Hannah Weinberger / April 20, 2023
Environment Washington launches new statewide tree-equity collaboration The DNR is partnering with the nonprofit American Forests to bridge gaps in access to the lifesaving benefits of trees. by Hannah Weinberger / April 13, 2023
Environment You might be responsible for a Seattle street tree and not know it Don’t panic. Here’s some advice to help the city’s roadside trees stay alive in a changing climate. by Hannah Weinberger / April 12, 2023
Equity Support for this article is provided by CAIR Washington. Refuge After War: Lasting lessons from Vietnam Crosscut Origins director Thanh Tan offers her final thoughts on the series as the world grapples with what's next for the Afghan diaspora. by Thanh Tan / April 1, 2023
Environment Amid controversy, Seattle Audubon changes its name At odds with the national society’s decision to keep its contested name, the local birding group is rebranding to support inclusivity. by Hannah Weinberger / March 29, 2023
Equity Support for this article is provided by CAIR Washington. Refuge After War: In Seattle, Afghan women bond through cooking At Project Feast, recently resettled female refugees navigate the challenges of living in a new country. by Thanh Tan / March 25, 2023
Equity Support for this article is provided by CAIR Washington. Refuge After War: Vietnamese refugees aid displaced Afghans Sponsor Circles are empowering private citizens across the U.S. to provide resettlement support. by Thanh Tan / March 18, 2023