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
Politics Video: The meaning of Washington's election results The gun control initiative, 594, passes big, while a measure to reduce class sizes is struggling. And Republicans do well in the legislative contests. by Robert Mak / November 5, 2014
Politics The candidates, the places, the issues of the 35th District Politicians and pundits prognosticate about the primary fight with implications for control of the state Senate. by Robert Mak / July 29, 2014
Politics Rodney Tom talks about the sometimes-petty Olympia scene he's leaving Sen. Rodney Tom by Robert Mak / May 2, 2014
Politics Video: Mayor Ed Murray's response to helicopter crash Mayor Ed Murray responded to KOMO helicopter crash during a Tuesday press conference. by Robert Mak / March 18, 2014
Politics Key Washington election results: What do they mean? Video: Crosscut's Knute Berger and David Brewster weigh in on the results of top Seattle and Washington state races. by Robert Mak / November 6, 2013