Culture Made There: Mitigating food waste with small-batch condiments Chef Kerrie Sanson takes jams and condiments to new heights with preserves sourced from local produce. by Sarah Hall / September 2, 2022
Culture Made There: A Yakima printmaker crafts impressions of unsung labor Drawing on traditional Mexican design, artist Christie Tirado spotlights Washington’s agricultural workers and those who perform essential services. by Sarah Hall / July 7, 2023
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
Culture Made There: Chef Tad Mitsui finds harmony and home at Heyday Farm His family business has expanded a 19th-century Bainbridge farm to include a bakery, high-end dining and more. by Sarah Hall / September 16, 2022
Culture Made There: How a photographer developed his passion for wine Winemaker and owner Alphonse de Klerk brings full-bodied flavor to Bainbridge Island. by Sarah Hall / August 26, 2022