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
Culture Seattle Sounders: Already playing Major League Soccer The team hosts Atlanta for the USL championship this Saturday. You should be there, but be warned: Fans are so into this team and its tiny Tukwila stadium that tickets will be very hard to get. Here's... by Peter Miller / September 26, 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
Opinion Troubled waters: Politicians on the hook for orca, salmon failures When we need more money on salmon recovery, we have to curb waste in other areas. by Todd Myers / August 23, 2018
Opinion If climate change is a crisis, striking isn’t enough To make effective progress on global warming, we need to become climate empowered. Personal responsibility is how we'll get there. by Todd Myers / September 19, 2019
Opinion Inslee had a goal to cut carbon emissions. Where are the results? Inslee talks the talk on carbon emissions, but does he walk the walk? by Todd Myers / January 15, 2018
Culture West Coasters: Call home! Can you go home again to once-grand cities like Hartford? by Peter Miller / February 7, 2012
Tech A bookstore's slant on the state of the land Steve Jobs at an Apple Developers conference by Peter Miller / January 18, 2012
Mid-summer Sounders: ready for the real season Fredy Montero, left, and Eddie Johnson celebrate a goal Montero scored against Los Angeles. Johnson also scored a goal in the game. by Peter Miller / August 14, 2012