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 Oregon Democrats try to learn from British Columbia’s carbon tax B.C.’s tax was backed by conservatives and cut emissions without harming rural communities. Can it work elsewhere? by Erik Neumann / May 13, 2021
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 Mountains to Sound Greenway tackles one of its toughest links: Seattle The Mountains to Sound Greenway. by Erik Neumann / September 26, 2011
Culture Summit aims to help parents deal with schools Cleveland High School is the site of a parents summit on Saturday (Aug. 20). by Erik Neumann / August 18, 2011
Culture The 2012 question: will Latinos make a difference in McKenna-Inslee race? The Washington state governor's race looks tight, making emerging electoral groups more important than ever. by Erik Neumann / August 5, 2011
Culture An odd-duck singing style with one foot in the grave The Sacred Harp songbook includes notes in four shapes, not typical ovals by Erik Neumann / January 26, 2010
Culture Welcome, wolves! All hail the bear! The first confirmed Cascade grizzly, sighted in October 2010. by Erik Neumann / September 10, 2011