Environment ‘Thin it or watch it burn’: How Washington is chewing up trees and spitting out resilient landscapes Using machinery and prescribed burns, land managers hope to safeguard 2.7 million acres of forest from catastrophic fires like the one that destroyed Paradise in California. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / October 8, 2019
Opinion What seems like an intractable crisis doesn't have to be. Here are ways to solve homelessness Paying a living wage, hiring responsibly and three other ideas to fix Seattle's biggest problem. by Lola E. Peters / September 26, 2019
Environment How we beat wildfires by burning the forest first Believe it or not, land managers are using prescribed burns to restore forests and reduce the extra wood, sticks and needles that fuel megafires. by Courtney Flatt NWPB / April 17, 2019
Opinion Can we plan our way to a perfect health-care system? It will take a national strategy to fix America's health-care system. by Lola E. Peters / April 8, 2019
Environment Taking sides in Washington's debate over lower-carbon transportation Washington's efforts to reduce carbon could fight climate change, but business owners are concerned about who makes fuel and who consumes it. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / April 1, 2019
Environment What does WA do with broken down wind turbines? When turbines gets too old, something has to happen with all its parts. Much of it ends up in landfills. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 17, 2019
Opinion How to thin the herd vying for your City Council vote Want to do a really good job of analyzing the candidates for Seattle City Council and other offices? Here are some tips. by Lola E. Peters / May 15, 2019
Environment WA officials, feds have a plan to save forests and salmon The plan seeks to fight against wildfires and threats to forest health, as well as increase protections for struggling salmon and orcas. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 10, 2019
Opinion Don't call it a 'hate crime.' This is terrorism. To heal division in this country, we must accurately diagnose American violence. by Lola E. Peters / May 3, 2019
Environment Can Washington save salmon without removing dams? The Bonneville Power Administration faces tough questions on how to protect salmon while providing electricity and water for local farms. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / April 29, 2019