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 Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Musical genius verges on maniacal in new Eastside play Salieri (Gerald Browning) seeks to destroy rival composer Mozart (Brandon Ryan). by katherineluck / April 9, 2012
Hold the romance: A play about women turns on a friendship Katie Driscoll (center) with Teri Lazzara (left) and Michelle Chiachiere (right) in Lark Eden. by katherineluck / March 22, 2012
New musical upends the traditional marriage plot Kat Ramsburg as sister of the bride, Jenny, and Josh Carter as the bride's ex, Marty. by katherineluck / March 20, 2012