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
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
Opinion Western State: a broken place in a broken system A look at the broken mental health system through the experience of one woman. by Sinan Demirel / June 28, 2018
Environment What time did you pick that Pink Lady, Farmer John? Finnriver Farm & Cidery co-owners, Keith & Crystie Kisler, with kids Coulter & River by Tiffany Ran / May 20, 2013
Environment Washington's third dam removal marks a river renaissance The Condit Dam, currently holding back the White Salmon River, is slated for removal. by Tiffany Ran / October 23, 2011
Culture Southeast Seattle women want access to healthy food Jacquel Redmond and her son, Reakwan. by Tiffany Ran / October 6, 2011
Equity Seattle's Hotel de Gink Before Tent City, before Nickelsville, the city had a self-managed, self-policed, sustainable room-and-boarding house for homeless men. by Sinan Demirel / November 25, 2013
Politics Dively gets expanded role in McGinn administration Seattle Finance Director Dwight Dively by Mark Matassa / December 10, 2009