News WSU medical school raises homegrown doctors east of the Cascades New residencies at the 11-year-old Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine hope to address health care disparities between urban and rural communities. by Megan Burbank / January 24, 2024 / Updated at 11:35 a.m. on Jan. 26
News In rural Washington, patients travel hours for basic healthcare Local physicians and researchers say long-term solutions like new training programs could help bridge the access gap. by Megan Burbank / March 28, 2024 / Updated at 1 p.m. on March 28
Politics Money, politics, public relations, science: the many challenges of saving Puget Sound Enjoying the placid view of Puget Sound and downtown Seattle from a ferry. (Chuck Taylor) by Daniel Jack Chasan / June 13, 2007
Culture Still in decline, the spotted owl is back in the political spotlight The northern spotted owl and an example of destroyed habitat. (Both: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Servce) by Daniel Jack Chasan / May 15, 2007
Equity More Washington companies offer doula services in health benefits Businesses like Microsoft and Walmart are covering costs for birth workers, which advocates say can help lower racial disparity in pregnancy outcomes. by Megan Burbank / February 15, 2024
News Facing burnout, Washington nurses are exploring new career paths From farming to coding, health care workers are leaving the bedside amid staffing shortages exacerbated by the pandemic. by Megan Burbank / September 20, 2023
Culture As the snow goose flies A trip to Skagit Valley reminds us of what we've lost — and what we still have. by Daniel Jack Chasan / February 15, 2008
Environment Orca recovery effort: more of the same A pod of southern resident orca whales. (Wikipedia) by Daniel Jack Chasan / February 14, 2008
Culture Shelling out to save Puget Sound A state ferry heads for downtown Seattle. by Daniel Jack Chasan / February 7, 2008
Tech Again, it's the economy We're discussing the Super Tuesday results over coffee and looking out the café windows at the gray morning light, when in walks Stuart, who owns a small auto parts shop. January receipts were 20... by Daniel Jack Chasan / February 6, 2008