Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Take me out to the Hutch (the awards) Kansas City Royals' Billy Butler receives the 2012 Hutch Award (designed by Dale Chihuly) from Fred Hutchinson board member Karl Ege. by Sue Frause / February 17, 2012
Crosscut Tout: The sound of Northwest music lands at Sea-Tac Nashville's music scene includes clubs on Broadway. by Sue Frause / January 25, 2012
Culture Sunday in Amsterdam? Let's go to that cool new Starbucks Inside the sliding glass doors of Starbucks: The Bank, multi-levels greet coffee customers. by Sue Frause / April 15, 2012
Boeing's big boat and the photo of it seen 'round the nation The 130-ft. Daedalus cruises into the dock at April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island in British Columbia in 2008 by Sue Frause / April 10, 2012
Culture The MV Coho: A low-budget response to winter tropics cravings The MV Coho in Victoria. by Sue Frause / November 22, 2012
Culture BoltBus: Cheap fares, free WiFi, occasional fire A BoltBus, headed to Vancouver. by Sue Frause / November 8, 2012