Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Culture Swedish-Providence questions remain after Planned Parenthood move Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 16, 2011
Culture Will Swedish limit choices for women and the dying under Providence deal? Swedish Medical Center by Harris Meyer / October 11, 2011
Equity Health cuts: Will Washington end up a lot like Arizona on transplants? Hospital time. by Harris Meyer / January 3, 2011
Politics Best of 2010: Are local courts overstepping by helping bill collectors apply the screws? Janelle Leslie by Harris Meyer / December 26, 2010
Politics Bill struggles to give municipal judges freedom from cities' pressure on revenues Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 13, 2010
Politics Municipal courts: How independent are some judges? Chief Justice Barbara Madsen worries about the independence of some municipal judges. by Harris Meyer / December 12, 2010