News WA transit agencies say federal relief funds were distributed unfairly The federal government sent $2 billion to help keep regional transit alive. But the debate over how to spend that money is contentious. by Lizz Giordano / February 15, 2022
News Are WA traffic cameras reducing dangerous driving or making it worse? Here's what an analysis of citation data across three cities shows. by Lizz Giordano / January 31, 2022
News New rules put Puget Sound's urban trees in private hands Because the majority of the region's trees are in residential neighborhoods, responsibility for maintaining canopy coverage is shifting to homeowners. by Lizz Giordano / August 31, 2022
News Expansion of electric vehicle grid hits roadblocks in rural WA A new statewide plan would use federal dollars to build chargers every 50 miles, upgrading rural utilities and combating 'range anxiety.' by Lizz Giordano / August 8, 2022
Politics Welcome to Wapato, the town of 5,000 facing a citizen revolt Dysfunction has gripped the city government that oversees the central Washington community. The residents aren't having it. by Emily McCarty / August 19, 2019 / Updated at 3:01 p.m.
Environment Saving the 'missing puzzle piece' to a world of biodiversity, hidden in grass and sagebrush Once dominant on the landscape, Washington has lost most of its shrub-steppe ecosystem. But a new land acquisition could help the flora and fauna that rely on it survive. by Emily McCarty / September 17, 2019
'It just builds up': Washington firefighters struggle with PTSD long after the fires go out As wildfires become more common, Washington firefighters are creating support networks for their communities to deal with the mental trauma. by Emily McCarty / September 12, 2019
In the fight against Washington wildfires, drones are now as vital as chainsaws Behind the scenes, a squad of IT teams, meteorologists and other tech experts are helping fight fire and save lives. by Emily McCarty / September 11, 2019
Environment A gel made in Washington is killing cancer in pets. Humans could be next to benefit The novel radiation treatment was developed for animals in the Tri-Cities. Scientists hope to begin human clinical trials in the near future. by Emily McCarty / September 6, 2019
Culture Grain to growler: the new farm-to-table approach to beer WA farmers are seeding the craft malt industry. by Emily McCarty / August 23, 2019