Environment Avalanche forecasters grapple with a deadly season Washington's record number of avalanche deaths this season has cast a spotlight on the Northwest Avalanche Center. by Gregory Scruggs / April 3, 2018
Environment Trump deals a blow to sage grouse The Trump administration's lifting of restrictions on grazing in sage grouse habitat has excited ranchers and exasperated conservationists. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 18, 2019
Environment Northwest wolves could lose federal protection Plans to de-list wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 8, 2019
Environment With wolves returning, hunters may have to change how they hunt Researchers find that deer dart in different ways following reintroduction of wolves. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 5, 2019
Environment Millions of Americans could be drinking water high in nitrates Drinking water across the U.S. has elevated nitrates for different reasons, from agriculture to fertilizers to sewage treatment plants. by Courtney Flatt NWPB / January 28, 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
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 Say goodbye to the goats of the Olympic Mountains Agencies announced plans to relocate mountain goats from Washington’s Olympic National Park. by Courtney Flatt EarthFix/NWPB / May 7, 2018
Opinion Come to Seattle — just don’t bring your car with you Should drivers pay to clog downtown Seattle’s streets? Yes, but much better if they leave the vehicles elsewhere. by Gregory Scruggs / April 20, 2018
Environment Warning: Breathing wildfire smoke can have long-term health effects Where there's smoke, there's fire — and public health risks for those living near it. by Courtney Flatt EarthFix/NWPB / August 14, 2018