Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Opinion Let’s make sure Orcas get what they need from us While we wait on the governor and Legislature for state action, local governments can also help. by Jeanne Kohl-Welles / December 12, 2018
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Politics How the 'Seattle Times' misread the state budget Despite the looming government shutdown, not much happened in Olympia over the weekend. by Dick Nelson / February 2, 2012
Politics Hi, my name is Washington, and I have a revenue problem Gov. Chris Gregoire. by Dick Nelson / January 16, 2012
Politics What's driving up the cost of our public schools Seattle's Roosevelt High School by Dick Nelson / September 5, 2012
Politics A task force may out-do Inslee, McKenna on education money The state Supreme Court is trying to compel lawmakers to comply with its 2012 McCleary mandate to fully fund education. by Dick Nelson / August 14, 2012
Politics How D.C.'s budget cutting harms state taxpayers U.S. Capitol Building by Dick Nelson / August 2, 2012