Growth Newcomers fleeing expensive housing are finding it again in Spokane. Now they want protections A slate of measures intended to support low-income residents and reduce homelessness awaits a vote by the city council. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / January 14, 2020
Environment Amid pandemic meat shortage, a stampede for local beef Washington's small slaughterhouses see a boom as COVID hits big meat processors. Will it last? by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / May 26, 2020
Environment WA's endangered pygmy rabbits bounce back from the brink Recovering the endangered rabbits will test society’s willingness to let nature reclaim a landscape. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / June 10, 2019
Environment Concerned over dwindling salmon, advocates seek a political route to dam removal After decades of court cases have rebuffed federal management, it may take a political fix to restore salmon in the Columbia Basin. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / October 1, 2019
Environment These young activists want Washington and Oregon to be bolder on climate — so they sued their governors A win could mean more aggressive action to avoid climate disaster. Some environmental leaders think the lawsuit is a distraction from the action Jay Inslee and Kate Brown are pushing for. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / November 15, 2019
Environment Trump order threatens WA's environmental authority A recently signed executive order looks to fast-track permitting for coal terminals. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / April 30, 2019
Seattle Weekender: Martin Amis, Dino DNA and Ramayana Martin Amis, Author of Lionel Asbo: State of England by Quin Benzel / September 13, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Chinatown, rough rides, and Bumbershoot happenings Gotye attending the 2012 APRA Awards. He will perform at Bumbershoot on Sept 1. by Quin Benzel / August 29, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Vikings, arts phenoms and rhino tales San Francisco is one city that has adopted the Slideshow Potshow that Seattle created by Quin Benzel / August 16, 2012
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012