Environment Cold weather hit the state's vineyards hard Grapevines in a vineyard in Walla Walla, Washington by TuckRussell / April 27, 2011
Environment As the oceans change, can oysters adapt? The oceans off Oregon and Washington are ground zero for ocean acidification, and Northwest scientists have been at the forefront of a new line of research. by Jes Burns for EarthFix / February 5, 2018
Environment More gray whale sightings along the Northwest coast Counts at Oregon’s Whale Watching Center at Depoe Bay have been between five and 10 per day. by Jes Burns EarthFix / March 26, 2018
Environment Ocean temps stabilize as marine heatwave ‘the Blob’ retreats A new NOAA report shows that ocean conditions seem to be returning to normal. by Jes Burns EarthFix / March 19, 2018
Environment A sustainable new wine region takes root in Eastern Washington Grapes at Wilridge Winery in Naches Heights. by TuckRussell / July 17, 2011
Culture Washington's wine industry feeling the squeeze of cold weather After a harsh winter last year and an unusually cold spring and summer this year, Washington's grapes are suffering. by TuckRussell / October 20, 2011
Culture Sustainable wine certifications for dummies With so many different eco labels, how's an environmentally-friendly wino to choose? by TuckRussell / October 13, 2011
Politics How useful is Bell Street Park, actually? Aerial view of Bell Street Park by tim gaydos / July 15, 2014
Politics After Occupy and the election: how to organize for real change A 2011 crowd for Occupy Seattle at Westlake by Lisa Arnold / September 25, 2012
Politics Warning: Public service is a social change liability Jody Hall, founder of Cupcake Royale, at her Ballard shop. by Lisa Arnold / January 20, 2013