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
Politics Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn kicks off Seattle Schools' 2010 levy campaign: Sometimes Seattle unites around schools but there has been frequent discord. by Alison Krupnick / April 18, 2012
Politics Best of 2012: Less insult, more discourse: How Seattle should talk about schools Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn kicks off Seattle Schools' 2010 levy campaign: Sometimes Seattle unites around schools but there has been frequent discord. by Alison Krupnick / December 22, 2012
Politics What Jose Banda really thinks about Seattle Public Schools Seattle Public Schools superintendent Jose Banda. by Alison Krupnick / December 18, 2012