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
Opinion A psychotherapist on the uncertainties of the pandemic age I've been trying to answer a question all our bodies are asking: COVID or NOVID? by Carol Poole / July 3, 2020
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
Politics Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and the psychology of buried trauma How a high-profile testimony of sexual assault can unlock secrets we have kept from ourselves. by Carol Poole / September 28, 2018
Culture The moral superiority of Seattle jaywalkers If you can't take the heat, get out of the car. Pedestrians rule in this town. by Carol Poole / August 16, 2012
Politics The Amanda Knox obsession: all about us European fascination with Seattle's dark side. by Carol Poole / October 18, 2011
Culture Political paranoia: Share it, and everything is easy Red Square at The Evergreen State College: Slippery by design? by Carol Poole / January 14, 2011
Tech Private health insurance? Press 1 to be denied. Otherwise, hang up. Consumers may be happy with the skill of their health care providers, but wind up unable to pay for the work if insurance doesn't provide expected coverage. by Carol Poole / July 20, 2011
Culture The double-edged sword of marijuana self-medication Counselors often see the people who don't seem to benefit from marijuana. Can legalization put a different light on the drug? by Carol Poole / December 26, 2012