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 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
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
Environment Skip the woodchipper: Salvaged city trees are the new lumber From Seattle to Baltimore, cities are recycling felled urban trees into furniture, construction projects and guitars. by Alex Brown Stateline / December 20, 2022
Environment Offshore wind farming gains momentum on the West Coast Washington, Oregon and California could soon see floating turbines off their coasts. by Alex Brown Stateline / May 13, 2022
Opinion NHL returns to Seattle. Well, in 2021 It's been a century since Seattle last had a hockey team, and sports fans will have to wait a little longer. by Art Thiel / December 4, 2018
Opinion Mariners’ Edgar Martinez finally voted into Baseball Hall of Fame For Seattle, landmark sports decisions often take forever. But the wait for Edgar's Hall of Fame entry was ridiculous. by Art Thiel / January 22, 2019
Opinion 'It's a beautiful story': The Seattle Sounders victory will be heard around the world A handful of locals helped elevate Seattle soccer to the global stage. by Art Thiel / November 10, 2019
Seahawks furious over Trump's 'SOB' rant Seattle Seahawks defensive end Michael Bennett sits in protest during the National Anthem while being supported by Seattle Seahawks center Justin Britt. by Art Thiel / September 23, 2017