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 Urban farming gains foothold in Seattle Becky Warner makes a sale in Wallingford for the company City Grown Seattle, a multi-plot urban farm growing vegetables for market. by HallieGolden / August 19, 2012
Politics How gun control effort can get a good start right here President Obama speaks about the school shootings in Connecticut. by Tina Podlodowski / December 16, 2012
Tech Technology is creating virtual universities. Discuss. Stanford University: now online as well. by Tina Podlodowski / October 4, 2011
Politics Using the Web to transform our colleges Sample of a digital blackboard, teaching statistics at Khan Academy by Tina Podlodowski / January 20, 2011
From jam sessions at Western to a national tour: A Seattle electronic music phenomenon Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight are serving up some sweet electronic beats on their first North American headline tour. by HallieGolden / July 1, 2014