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
Opinion Washington has proved vote-by-mail improves democracy Republicans have forced Americans to choose between their health and their vote. Our state knows there's a better way. by Tina Podlodowski / May 4, 2020
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 Ash Wednesday: It's a counter-cultural thing On Ash Wednesday, many people wear the ashes all day long. (Click to enlarge: yes, it's a Starbucks mug.) by Anthony B. Robinson / February 20, 2012
Politics When there's no cost to them, Olympia's liberals stand strong Gov. Chris Gregoire at a Langley rally during the 2008 campaign, when political winds were blowing in favor of Democrats. by Anthony B. Robinson / February 6, 2012
Culture 'Bible' playwright's goal: Less afraid, more joyous Rev. Bill Cain, S.J., wrote "How to Write a New Book for the Bible." He has twice won the American Theater Critics’ Association/Steinberg Award for the best original play in regional theater. by Anthony B. Robinson / January 30, 2012
Environment Provisions for the soul on a winter's day Washington was the only Northwest state to vote for third-party candidate Theodore Roosevelt in 1912. (Social Security Administration) by Anthony B. Robinson / January 17, 2012
Culture How did phones take over our lives? The old telephone knew its modest place in our lives. by Anthony B. Robinson / September 19, 2012