Environment Salmon on Prozac? A new study will look at what King County's wastewater chemicals do to fish and orcas A new study is attempting to link salmon exposure to toxic substances in wastewater, to orca health by Hannah Weinberger / November 7, 2019 / Updated at 2:07p.m. on Nov. 7, 2019
Environment Learning how endangered orcas hunt could be the key to saving them The secret weapons: suction cups. by Hannah Weinberger / October 23, 2019 / Updated at 11:09 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2019
News Crowdsourcing against coronavirus: Seattle biologists work on DIY test kit With the lack of accessible testing still a hurdle in fighting the deadly virus, a data scientist is co-leading an effort to increase availability. by Hannah Weinberger / March 6, 2020
Environment Health officials say King County remains safe from coronavirus — for now Experts warn that Puget Sound needs to prepare for a long-term battle against the swiftly spreading virus. by Hannah Weinberger / February 25, 2020
Culture The safe return of two bonsai trees restores a piece of Japanese American history One tree stolen from the Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way began as a seed in a tin can at a World War II internment camp. by Hannah Weinberger / February 13, 2020 / Updated at 11:13 a.m. on February 14, 2020
Environment WWII-era 'victory gardens' make a comeback amid coronavirus Washington gardeners are growing food in P-Patches and backyards to boost morale and community food supplies. by Hannah Weinberger / March 27, 2020 / Updated at 1:12 pm on March 30, 2020
Environment Meet a Seattle scientist racing toward a coronavirus vaccine If Dr. Deborah Fuller’s moonshot method is successful, she and a team could deliver a coronavirus vaccine months earlier than other methods. by Hannah Weinberger / March 18, 2020
News To slow coronavirus, events of 250-plus people are banned. Why 250? Washington chose a specific figure, but experts say "there is no magic number." by Hannah Weinberger / March 12, 2020 / Updated at 1:55p.m. on March 13, 2020
News Coronavirus and the immunocompromised: Your questions answered We are answering reader questions related to COVID-19 and potentially high-risk patients, including the elderly and those with underlying health issues. by Hannah Weinberger / March 11, 2020
News FAQ: Coronavirus in Washington We're answering your questions about the outbreak — including how it spreads, local response and more. by Hannah Weinberger / March 9, 2020 / Updated at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11