News Where the PNW — and the rest of the U.S. — stands on crypto mining Some state lawmakers see the bitcoin industry’s growth as a good thing. Others, not so much. by Alex Brown Stateline / March 30, 2023
Environment Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts Reforestation starts with sufficient seed supply. The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to restock it. by Alex Brown Stateline / February 27, 2023
Politics Ballot measures: a Western anachronism and lazy democracy Conceived a century ago as a check on government power and corporate cronyism, initiatives and referenda have more often than not been co-opted by those in power. It's also an easy out for elected... by Ted Van Dyk / November 2, 2007
Environment Federal affirmative action ruling may impact WA cap-and-trade Allocating funds from the carbon plan to minority communities most affected by pollution could draw legal battles based on the new SCOTUS decision. by Alex Brown Stateline / September 8, 2023
Politics Obama, Act I: a partisan stimulus plan Gov. Chris Gregoire and Sen. Barack Obama at KeyArena, along with Mayor Greg Nickels. (Hal O'Brien, Wikimedia Commons) by Ted Van Dyk / January 29, 2009
Equity 'Nosotras solo queremos trabajar': Las trabajadoras agrícolas de Washington dicen 'basta' a la agresión sexual Un nuevo currículo bilingüe destinado a poner fin al acoso se enfoca en los productores y gerentes agrícolas de Washington. by Emily McCarty / December 11, 2019
News 'It affects the entire family': Washington parents now work alongside teens in mental health recovery Almost six months after House Bill 1874 passed, guardians are applauding it for integrating care into the family. by Emily McCarty / January 8, 2020
News A small team in southeast Washington is leading the charge in telepsychiatry A collaboration between UW and Dayton, population 2,500, is changing how Washington brings mental health care to rural communities. by Emily McCarty / January 6, 2020
Equity 'We just want to work': Washington farmworkers say enough to sexual assault A new bilingual toolkit targets the state's growers and farmers in preventing harassment. by Emily McCarty / December 11, 2019
News One-third of Washington's rural hospitals are at risk. What will happen if they close? These hospitals can mean the difference between life and death. by Emily McCarty / December 3, 2019