News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
Culture Groupon: When will the misery stop for everyone? While some analysts are betting against Groupon, it has surged in popularity around the world. Here is the CEO of the Malaysian unit at an event in 2011. by Ronald Holden / April 11, 2012
Culture A year of making do on tourism promotion A sign in downtown Seattle promoting tourism in Montana last year. by Ronald Holden / April 8, 2012
Environment The Columbia River: not eternally dammed "A River Lost" by Blaine Harden by Ronald Holden / April 2, 2012
Tech Bellevue's high-end development sold to NYC investors An entrance handy to Neiman Marcus at The Shops at the Bravern features valet parking. by Ronald Holden / March 25, 2012