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
Environment Forget Smokey — new tech helps us assess fire danger Visitors to Northwest forests and parks will still see Smokey the Bear and the familiar fire danger color scheme, but new science will inform those predictions. by Jes Burns OPB / April 15, 2019
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 Paris Climate Deal: 5 questions for next steps Supporters of bills that would regulate carbon in Oregon rally on the steps of the Oregon capitol building. by Jes Burns for EarthFix / June 18, 2017
Culture Hunters and anglers find common ground: fighting for public land Roosevelt elk on the the Dean Creek Elk Viewing Area in Oregon. by Jes Burns for EarthFix / March 30, 2017
Politics Prof bites back at WSU over wolf story Prof bites back at WSU over wolf story by Jes Burns for EarthFix / May 2, 2017
Environment Old-growth forests could help native songbird species beat climate change How songbirds move could help explain how bird species are dealing with rising temperatures and climate change. by Jes Burns OPB/EarthFix / October 8, 2018
Politics The e-bike craze has officially hit Seattle As e-bikes become increasingly popular in Seattle, they're transforming both commutes and the market. by John Nelson / May 1, 2018
Politics First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next? A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park. by John Nelson / October 27, 2017
Environment Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain. by John Nelson / October 23, 2017