Politics On climate, western governors pick up where Trump left off In New York, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee tells world leaders that Trump can’t stop state action on climate change. by Elizabeth Shogren for High Country News / September 26, 2017
Politics Trump's attack on environmental regs could cause havoc The coal-fired Valmont Power Plant in Boulder, Colorado, will shut down at the end of 2017 to fulfill the state’s Clean Air-Clean Job Act, which requires utilities to reduce emissions. Similar EPA... by Elizabeth Shogren for High Country News / February 9, 2017
Culture Legalizing baking: What's the hold-up with Washington's Cottage Law? Felicia Hill, an early champion of the Cottage Industry Law, runs a cake-baking business out of her Vancouver, Wash. kitchen. by Amy Pennington / May 21, 2012
Culture Winter eating: beyond kale sandwiches Rainbow chard grows all winter in the Northwest and can be used liberally in omelets, pastries, stirfries and more. by Amy Pennington / December 28, 2011
Culture The rise of the farm-cation Evan, a young guest at Solstice Farm, overcame his fear of dogs during his stay. by Amy Pennington / October 18, 2011
Politics How useful is Bell Street Park, actually? Aerial view of Bell Street Park by tim gaydos / July 15, 2014
Tech Why housing costs should scare tech workers too A Google bus protest in San Francisco. by Ethan Phelps-Goodman / May 2, 2014
Culture How would Jesus vote? Jesus cleansing the temple: out, you dastardly government bureaucrats! by tim gaydos / November 5, 2013
Despite perceptions, housing production down in 2015, single family home construction up A red crane against a blue sky by Ethan Phelps-Goodman / December 29, 2015