Politics Take away the incentives for too many c-sections Caesarean births account for one third of all deliveries by Carolyn McConnell / August 5, 2009
Culture A beleaguered Forest Service cancels reorganization (U.S. Forest Service) by Carolyn McConnell / March 1, 2008
Politics Responding to her readers on paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / May 12, 2008
Politics Birthing behind bars Reading the recent article in The Seattle Times about doulas in the state prisons, I wasn't sure whether to feel proud or ashamed of my state. It's a horrible thing for babies to be born in prison —... by Carolyn McConnell / June 9, 2008
Politics In divorce, money trumps care-giving The Washington Supreme Court ruled Thursday, Dec. 6, that there is no right to a state-funded attorney during divorce. Brenda King couldn't afford a lawyer, but her husband, Michael King, could. No... by Carolyn McConnell / December 6, 2007
Politics Here come the plug-in hybrid-electric cars A plug-in hybrid Prius, juxtaposed. (CalCars.org) by Carolyn McConnell / January 8, 2008
Culture Washington stumbles toward landmark paid family leave (Idaho Commission for Libraries) by Carolyn McConnell / April 3, 2008
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020