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 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
Inside Crosscut Track the WA legislation that matters most in 2022 Our new guide will help you keep an eye on new laws and legislative efforts through this year's lawmaking session. by Cascade PBS Newsroom Staff / January 28, 2022
Environment How Central WA is still rebuilding from the catastrophic Carlton Complex fire After more than 300 homes burned in 2014, locals are getting "fire wise" with construction. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 22, 2019
Environment These very hungry caterpillars are eating WA forests — and fueling wildfires Tussock moth caterpillars are stripping fir trees throughout the state. To keep our trees healthy, the Forest Service is fighting back with a spray-on virus straight out of sci-fi. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 2, 2019
Environment 'A sacred day': Tribes help salmon swim in upper Columbia for first time since 1955 The release restores traditional access to salmon for PNW Natives and could give the imperiled fish a leg up on climate change. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 14, 2019