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
Seattle Weekender: Martin Amis, Dino DNA and Ramayana Martin Amis, Author of Lionel Asbo: State of England by Quin Benzel / September 13, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Chinatown, rough rides, and Bumbershoot happenings Gotye attending the 2012 APRA Awards. He will perform at Bumbershoot on Sept 1. by Quin Benzel / August 29, 2012
Seattle Weekender: Vikings, arts phenoms and rhino tales San Francisco is one city that has adopted the Slideshow Potshow that Seattle created by Quin Benzel / August 16, 2012
Politics White House honoring Rainier Beach High PTSA leader Carlina Brown by Quin Benzel / August 9, 2012