Environment Cold weather hit the state's vineyards hard Grapevines in a vineyard in Walla Walla, Washington by TuckRussell / April 27, 2011
Environment As the oceans change, can oysters adapt? The oceans off Oregon and Washington are ground zero for ocean acidification, and Northwest scientists have been at the forefront of a new line of research. by Jes Burns for EarthFix / February 5, 2018
Environment More gray whale sightings along the Northwest coast Counts at Oregon’s Whale Watching Center at Depoe Bay have been between five and 10 per day. by Jes Burns EarthFix / March 26, 2018
Environment Ocean temps stabilize as marine heatwave ‘the Blob’ retreats A new NOAA report shows that ocean conditions seem to be returning to normal. by Jes Burns EarthFix / March 19, 2018
Environment A sustainable new wine region takes root in Eastern Washington Grapes at Wilridge Winery in Naches Heights. by TuckRussell / July 17, 2011
Culture Washington's wine industry feeling the squeeze of cold weather After a harsh winter last year and an unusually cold spring and summer this year, Washington's grapes are suffering. by TuckRussell / October 20, 2011
Culture Sustainable wine certifications for dummies With so many different eco labels, how's an environmentally-friendly wino to choose? by TuckRussell / October 13, 2011
Environment The lamprey, close to extinction, could bring down NW salmon too Yakama tribe member, Harry Tomalawash, holding eels ready for roasting by open fire. by TuckRussell / March 1, 2012
Environment Scientists help hatchery salmon find the sweet smell of home Confused salmon keep getting lost on their way back to the nest, but wildlife scientists are helping them make scents of the journey. by Jes Burns / December 11, 2018
Environment Will limits on fishing free up salmon for starving orcas? With fishery limits now set, attention turns to rebuilding "overfished" salmon runs and protecting Southern Resident orcas. by Jes Burns OPB / April 22, 2019