Environment Zebra mussels on Marimo moss balls are causing an emergency in WA If the tiny mussel established itself here, it would create over $100 million worth of damage each year to dams, agriculture, salmon and more. by Hannah Weinberger / March 5, 2021 / Updated at 11:05 a.m. on March 8, 2021
Environment New book explores how we shape Puget Sound — and how it shapes us In ‘Homewaters,’ author David Williams looks at how humans have shaped the natural environment of Puget Sound, often at the environment’s expense. by Hannah Weinberger / February 1, 2021 / Updated at 3p.m. on February 1, 2020
Environment Washington experts on the hard-won lessons of COVID’s first year From treating patients to tracking the virus to vaccinations, health workers reflect on what they’ve learned and the challenges ahead. by Hannah Weinberger / January 22, 2021
Environment How far Washington has to go to make roads safe for everyone The state needs to spend $5.7 billion to fix roads for cyclists and pedestrians, a draft transportation plan says. by Hannah Weinberger / January 14, 2021
Environment Why Salish Sea researchers are targeting superbugs in marine mammals Harbor seals and porpoises in the Salish Sea experience antibiotic-resistant bacteria differently, pointing to worrying implications for orcas. by Hannah Weinberger / March 3, 2021
Environment Vaccines, comorbidities, immunity: Answering your COVID questions We dive into reader questions about vaccine logistics, supporting health care workers and more. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2021
Environment Bill Gates is investing big in American farmland The Microsoft co-founder’s personal investments mirror a growing trend amongst the uber-wealthy. by Hannah Weinberger / February 10, 2021
Environment What the pandemic has done to WA’s flagship shellfish industry The pandemic tanked the shellfish industry, but growers are “tentatively optimistic” that things are looking up. by Hannah Weinberger / October 9, 2020 / Updated at 9:08 a.m. on Oct. 9, 2020
Environment Wildfire smoke is still hurting Washington, weeks later An epic season of smoke damages our environment and economy in ways that could last much longer than the haze. by Hannah Weinberger / October 2, 2020 / Updated at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2020
Environment Even in Washington’s ‘mildest’ regions, heat is deadly As the state works to protect residents in a changing climate, a new study suggests the solutions should vary by location. by Hannah Weinberger / October 13, 2022