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
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
Michael McCafferty, 'the soul of SAM,' retires Michael McCafferty in straw suit created by Carl Smool. by Roger Downey / April 17, 2012
Culture Seattle and Brooklyn: a tale of two waterfronts (Top) Brooklyn Bridge Park, (Bottom) Seattle Waterfront Park by Bob Royer / April 3, 2012
We never treated right the Sam Francis painting that got away The Sam Francis painting dominated its lobby setting before it was removed in June. by Roger Downey / July 25, 2010
Tech How CityClub's founding mothers made a better Seattle Discussing CityClub's history: (left to right) Jean B. Rolfe, Kate B. Webster, Suzanne F. Lile Hunter, and Colleen S. Willoughby. by Bob Royer / February 7, 2012
Politics Heroism at Chernobyl: a reprise in Japan A memorial to the people at Chernobyl who sacrificed their own safety to protect the world from greater danger. by Bob Royer / March 21, 2011
Politics George Bartholick: restoring the Pike Market and envisioning our Zoo George Bartholick at Western Washington University by Bob Royer / September 12, 2012