Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
Tech Activists want to unionize Uber. Here are the challenges they face. by Paul Roberts / December 4, 2015
Tech Amazon, Microsoft act to prevent exodus of female staff Major firms act to improve policies, prevent exodus of female staff. by Paul Roberts / March 20, 2016
Culture Understanding Seattle's high-rise boom Looking at the money, and what it’s betting on. by Paul Roberts / February 17, 2016
Vancouver's housing mess: Could it happen here? The city of Vancouver, BC may present a cautionary tale to the Seattle region. by Paul Roberts / December 5, 2016
Environment The quest to create a greener guitar Steve McMinn runs Pacific Rim Tonewoods near Concrete, Wash. The company mills wood grown in the Pacific Northwest for guitarmakers. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / December 1, 2016
Environment Your fleece is contaminating our oysters Many shellfish grown in coastal British Columbia have plastic in them, according to research led by shellfish biologist Sarah Dudas. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / September 14, 2017
Environment Wildlife refuge renamed for Native American leader The Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is being renamed in honor of late Nisqually tribal leader Billy Frank Jr. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / July 18, 2016
Tech Just how secure is Seattle’s economy? The region may be more vulnerable to a recession than we assume. by Paul Roberts / November 13, 2016