Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Politics It isn't racism that's oppressing Seattle Public Schools students, it's inflexibility The most successful schools set high standards and make adjustments when something doesn't work. by Matt Rosenberg / April 3, 2007
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Equity Seattle school for refugees, immigrants: a dumping ground for problem principal? Despite poor past performance and cultural competency complaints, the district hired principal Oksana Britsova at Seattle World School. by Lilly Fowler & Anna Minard / July 9, 2018
Politics Starting small: Washington centrists find themselves a candidate A new centrist group is endorsing a legislative candidate against a Republican in Eastern Washington. by Anna Minard / March 1, 2018
Politics UW graduation rates are right in the middle of peers A gradual rise in graduation rates halted in the most recent statistics. by Matt Rosenberg / October 26, 2011
Culture Better health for all gets a digital assist A new effort, Mapping Our Voices for Equality, has grown out of federal efforts to involve more communities in promoting healthy foods and preventing the dangers associated with smoking. by Matt Rosenberg / October 24, 2011
Politics Initiative campaigns: where's the truth? Signature gatherers for an initiative at work in Seattle's Westlake Park. by Matt Rosenberg / June 27, 2010
Politics WA's gift to taxpayers? $29.3 billion Who's got the money? by Matt Rosenberg / February 6, 2012