Environment Will flood protections set back salmon restoration in the Chehalis River Basin? A flood control dam proposal on the Chehalis complicates a multimillion-dollar effort by tribes and lawmakers to bring back declining salmon runs. by John Stang / February 12, 2020
News More trouble for Hanford site after review of tunnel collapse While most Americans are focused on COVID-19, people in Eastern Washington also worry about poor maintenance at the infamous nuclear site. by John Stang / April 30, 2020
News Centralia pot lab may be the first in WA to lose its certification State officials are investigating suspicious test results, with a focus on the lab’s numbers measuring the potency of marijuana. by John Stang / April 15, 2021 / Updated at 5 p.m. on April 16
Tech After COVID, brain fog lingers. UW researchers are finding out why How does a respiratory disease leave victims with brain issues like memory loss, confusion and ‘fogginess’? by John Stang / April 14, 2021
News Bellevue student raises awareness of teen dating violence After a Newport High student reported she was abused by a classmate, she said the school didn't take her seriously, so she took to social media. by Venice Buhain / December 16, 2021
Politics Sawant pulls ahead in Seattle recall election as vote tally nears end About 49.7% of voters in Seattle City Council District 3 approved the recall, with 50.3% voting to retain Sawant. by Venice Buhain / December 9, 2021 / Updated at 4:01 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10.
Politics Recall Sawant effort holds razor thin lead to oust city council member About 1,200 ballots are yet to be counted, officials say. by Venice Buhain / December 7, 2021 / Updated at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 9
News WA kids 5 to 11 are getting vaccinated faster than the national average It's unclear how long the high demand will last. National polls suggest that not all parents will rush to get their child vaccinated. by Venice Buhain / December 1, 2021
Environment New electricity project in WA takes a twist on hydropower An effort to generate energy along the Columbia through a concept called 'pumped storage' has drawn pushback from tribes and environmental groups. by John Stang / November 10, 2021
Environment Polluting WA gold mine broke environmental laws 3,539 times A federal judge ruled that the owner of the Buckhorn Mountain mine in Okanogan County is responsible for cleanup and could face over $100 million in fines. by John Stang / October 25, 2022 / Updated at 9 p.m. on Oct. 28