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 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Photo by KBCS/flickr by Nicole Capozziello / October 11, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Caitlin Doughty, the co-founder of The Order of the Good Death, kicks off the 7th annual "Death Salon" in Seattle. by Nicole Capozziello / October 4, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Clear and Sweet 360º by zoe | juniper will be screened as part of Local Sightings 2017. by Nicole Capozziello / September 20, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Storme Webber. I Cover the Waterfront, 2016.Digital prints modified from original ca. 1950s photograph of the artist’s grandmother. © Storme Webber. by Nicole Capozziello / September 13, 2017
Culture 5 things to do in Seattle this weekend Cocktails at the Miracle on 2nd Pop-up will be served in Santa glasses. by Nicole Capozziello / November 22, 2017