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 Raising a glass to a beloved Ballard dive bar The People's Pub in Ballard closes its doors on Saturday after 17 years in business. (Photos by Matt M. McKnight/Crosscut) by Katy Sewall / August 10, 2017
Politics Eastside trail: Will rail ever return? A freight car sits on a spur just off the main line near downtown Bellevue. by C.B. Hall / April 1, 2012
Politics Washington state debates how to spend the feds' big rail bucks An Amtrak Cascades train by C.B. Hall / March 22, 2012
Politics For Columbia River Crossing, Coast Guard objections are just the beginning A concept graphic of the planned Columbia River Crossing. by C.B. Hall / March 18, 2012
Culture The fragile state of Washington's ferries Washington state's newest ferry, the Chetzemoka. by C.B. Hall / October 25, 2011