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
Tech Seattle has a distinct and remarkable tech ecosystem In response to Margaret O'Mara's article about Silicon Valley and Seattle, let's agree that everybody understands that we must build upon our advantages and preserve our distinctiveness, as she... by Ed Lazowska / February 19, 2008
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
Culture Urban farming gains foothold in Seattle Becky Warner makes a sale in Wallingford for the company City Grown Seattle, a multi-plot urban farm growing vegetables for market. by HallieGolden / August 19, 2012
From jam sessions at Western to a national tour: A Seattle electronic music phenomenon Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight are serving up some sweet electronic beats on their first North American headline tour. by HallieGolden / July 1, 2014
A company of minors makes award-winning professional theater Callie Harlow and Joey McManus in rehearsal for "The Wrestling Season." by HallieGolden / March 30, 2014
Tech Capitol Hill's IoHouse gives Seattle hackers a place to call home Seattle's first official hacker house, where the women are nerdy, the men have an eye for design and all the kids are above average. by HallieGolden / March 16, 2014
Politics How budget cuts short-changed the UW Ed Lazowska, who holds the Bill and Melinda Gates Chair in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington. (UW) by Ed Lazowska / December 21, 2009