Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020
Environment How COVID reshaped Seattle, season by season Disaster researchers take a Prius-eye view of how COVID-19 is changing the city. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / December 21, 2020
Environment Six months, 18,000 meals: Feeding Seattle’s frontline workers Ellen Kuwana's We Got This Seattle keeps employees at grocery stores, homeless shelters and fire stations fed as they battle the pandemic. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / September 4, 2020
News Bellevue student raises awareness of teen dating violence After a Newport High student reported she was abused by a classmate, she said the school didn't take her seriously, so she took to social media. by Venice Buhain / December 16, 2021
Inside Crosscut How deaf-blind Seattle transit riders shared their stories with Crosscut Through interpreters and tactile sign language, they explain how changes to buses and the light rail affect daily life. by Lizz Giordano / December 14, 2021
Politics Sawant pulls ahead in Seattle recall election as vote tally nears end About 49.7% of voters in Seattle City Council District 3 approved the recall, with 50.3% voting to retain Sawant. by Venice Buhain / December 9, 2021 / Updated at 4:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.
Politics Recall Sawant effort holds razor thin lead to oust city council member About 1,200 ballots are yet to be counted, officials say. by Venice Buhain / December 7, 2021 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 9
Equity Why transit access can be unsafe for deaf and blind passengers New bus and train routes in Seattle are excellent news for some, but make life more complicated for those with limited sight and hearing. by Lizz Giordano / December 6, 2021
News WA kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average It's unclear how long the high demand will last. National polls suggest that not all parents will rush to get their child vaccinated. by Venice Buhain / December 1, 2021