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
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
Culture Thousands trade four wheels for two during Bike to Work Month Commuters on the Sammamish Bike Trail. (Bill Thorness) by Bill Thorness / May 1, 2008
Gear Up at Seattle Bike Expo The annual Seattle Bike Expo, one of Cascade Bicycle Club's largest events by Bill Thorness / March 11, 2010
Culture Bikes and Diaries: Willie Weir and David Byrne helped one cyclist get through winter <i>Bicycle Diaries</i> by Bill Thorness / March 8, 2010
Culture Food for Thought: Why we're crazy for cupcakes but behind on hipster deli food David Sax's new book "The Tastemakers: Why We're Crazy for Cupcakes but Fed with Fondue" explores how food trends impact our daily lives. by Anna Goren / June 11, 2014
Environment What the heck's a climate hub? Corvallis, Oregon is now home to the federal government's Northwest regional climate hub. Why it matters. by Anna Goren / April 3, 2014
Politics Seattle's biggest food desert needs jobs more than grocery stores Delridge is the definition of a food desert, but a solution will be more complicated than just adding a few Safeways. by Anna Goren / March 17, 2014
Environment No dirt about It: Aquaponics takes urban farming underwater During an aquaponics 101 workshop, Currier pulls out a head of swiss chard to demonstrate the exceptionally long root systems that are able to grow in water. by Anna Goren / February 12, 2014