How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
News Labor shortages, heat bring tough tides for WA shellfish farm At Taylor Shellfish Farms, hiring is increasingly a challenge as skyrocketing housing costs and difficult working conditions make it hard to recruit. by Mara Kardas-Nelson High Country News / October 17, 2022
Culture Church groups push for action on feds' Seattle police report Seattle and Portland police have been more aggressive than many departments in addressing juvenile prostitution cases. by Stacey Solie / January 24, 2012
Judge to Magnuson Park developer: Back off the First Amendment Magnuson Park's Building 11, housing artist lofts and Sail Sand Point, as seen from the north. by Stacey Solie / September 17, 2012
Culture From rural Vietnam to the Washington state ballot box My Tam Nguyen's naturalization ceremony. by Stacey Solie / November 5, 2012
Equity It's time the Internet cracked down on 'creepy uncles' Amanda Todd, a B.C.-area teenager, committed suicide after being plagued by Internet bullying. by Stacey Solie / October 22, 2012