Equity When a Washington woman fought tribal disenrollment, she became a target How a burglary, social media and politics led to the bullying of a Nooksack Tribal councilwoman out of office. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / February 6, 2020
News The future of Capitol Hill’s protest zone may lie in Seattle history Could the East Precinct follow in the footsteps of Daybreak Star, El Centro de la Raza and Northwest African American Museum? by Margo Vansynghel & David Kroman / June 17, 2020
News Face masks and coronavirus: When, how and why to wear them The do's and don'ts of homemade mask safety. by Margo Vansynghel / April 7, 2020 / Updated April 21, 12:20 p.m.
News Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / November 16, 2020
Culture City launches real estate company to save and create Seattle art spaces The new agency plans to combat gentrification by securing venues for arts and cultural groups. by Margo Vansynghel / November 9, 2020
Politics Seattle celebrates Biden win, end of the Trump presidency After days of counting, The Associated Press called the race for the former vice president. Supporters responded with relief and excitement. by Margo Vansynghel & Melissa Santos & Donna Gordon Blankinship / November 7, 2020 / Updated at 5:58 p.m.
Environment How COVID reshaped Seattle, season by season Disaster researchers take a Prius-eye view of how COVID-19 is changing the city. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / December 21, 2020
As WA restaurants struggle, workers weigh physical and economic survival Beyond coronavirus exposure and making rent, service workers are likely coping with long-lasting mental health effects. by Margo Vansynghel / September 14, 2020
Culture Redmond officials told artists to remove the word ‘Palestine’ from public artwork The city issued an apology and the artwork has been restored. by Margo Vansynghel / December 16, 2021 / Updated at 12:17 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21
Culture Pacific Science Center plans to transform its iconic pools One proposal involves replacing the waterscape — dinosaur sculptures and all — with a meadow of native plants. But will the Seattle Landmarks Board sign off? by Margo Vansynghel / February 14, 2023