This week, air quality in Puget Sound peaked at an AQI of over 250. Revisit these Crosscut articles to see how an increase in wildfire smoke affects mental health, the environment and public spaces.
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.
These falconers fly their birds of prey to protect crops, prevent spread of disease, and keep refineries clean. They save tens of thousands of dollars for Washington businesses.