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
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
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
Politics Obamacare is no miracle drug for minority Americans The National Korean American Service and Education Consortium and other groups campaigned for including immigrants in health care reform legislation. by Collin Tong / July 26, 2012
Culture A different road map from Rick Steves Rick Steves, spotted at a train station in Italy's Cinque Terre region (2008). by Collin Tong / July 12, 2012
Environment How Seattle helps with world's water challenges Pam Elardo, center left, with Nepalese women. by Collin Tong / April 10, 2012
UW study shows promise of quicker autism diagnosis Autistic children often engage in repetitive behavior. by Collin Tong / May 7, 2012