Investigations Battered by destructive floods, Grays Harbor bets on a $182M levee A 'once-in-a-generation' project could help Washington coastal cities Hoquiam and Aberdeen hold off economically devastating climate disasters. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2023
Investigations Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators 'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.' by Hannah Weinberger / August 29, 2023
Investigations The effort to save SeaTac’s biggest forest amid airport expansion Community pressure and federal legislation could help protect a hard-won South King County park from long-term development. by Hannah Weinberger / September 28, 2023
Culture 'A quiet crisis': The rise of acidic soil in Washington A farm in the Palouse region, which includes parts of Eastern Washington. by Sylvia Kantor / August 17, 2015
Environment Fishers are back in Washington — but can they survive? Biologists released a handful of the endangered, weasel-like animals in 2008, but now they must find out if the population is sustaining itself. by Ken Christensen for EarthFix / January 31, 2018
When we were Kings: naming Seattle's (hoped-for) NBA and NHL teams A sign of support for construction of a new pro sports arena during a rally in 2012. by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 1, 2013
Politics Why the whole country should vote like us (by mail) Washington state ballot (2010). by Sam Howe Verhovek / February 16, 2013
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Environment The $1.1-billion orca plan could be a gamechanger Orca Task Force members are cautiously optimistic about Inslee's budget helping the Southern Residents. by Hannah Weinberger / December 18, 2018
Environment The outdoor industry will pay to raid your gear closet Ballard's new, consignment-only outdoor gear store is pushing Seattleites to spend less on gear, and more time in the mountains. by Hannah Weinberger / December 7, 2018