Environment Human Elements: When giraffes speak, this scientist listens Animal welfare scientist Dr. Bonnie Baird helps zookeepers by using numbers and graphs to learn what animals are trying say. by Beatriz Costa Lima / February 10, 2020
Growth Newcomers fleeing expensive housing are finding it again in Spokane. Now they want protections A slate of measures intended to support low-income residents and reduce homelessness awaits a vote by the city council. by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / January 14, 2020
Environment The world's first commercial electric aircraft could take off in the PNW The region is poised to lead the way in electric flight thanks to an ambitious partnership between MagniX and Harbour Air. by Beatriz Costa Lima / December 5, 2019 / Updated at 3:06 p.m. on Dec. 11, 2019.
Environment Amid pandemic meat shortage, a stampede for local beef Washington's small slaughterhouses see a boom as COVID hits big meat processors. Will it last? by Carl Segerstrom High Country News / May 26, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: When checkout lines become the front lines In a pandemic, supermarkets become front lines. The workers brave risks to keep the stores running safely. by Beatriz Costa Lima / May 18, 2020
Environment How to thrive in isolation, according to one of WA's last fire lookouts For ‘Lightning’ Bill Austin, life in a Methow Valley lookout tower isn’t too different from life under social distancing. by Beatriz Costa Lima / April 20, 2020
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. 22 books — and their authors — coming to the Crosscut Festival Who’s coming to the Crosscut Festival? Get to know the speakers by reading their books. by Caroline Gerdes / April 28, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Travel guru Rick Steves on post-pandemic travel, staying home and more Ahead of his appearance at the Crosscut Festival in May, he chatted with us about getting the vaccine and where he wants to travel first. by Caroline Gerdes / April 15, 2021
Crosscut Festival Support for this article is provided by Crosscut Festival 2023. Columnist Ross Douthat on his latest book, Crosscut Festival and more The New York Times writer released a book about society’s stagnation right before COVID hit. He talks about what has changed and what hasn’t ahead of the festival in May. by Caroline Gerdes / April 9, 2021
News The New Normal | When you need dialysis, staying home is harder While others stay in during the pandemic, kidney patients must leave the home for life-saving treatment. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 26, 2020