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
Culture A heartening tale: the comeback of the Seattle Aquarium The Seattle Aquarium's Window on Washington Waters. (Stephanie Bower) by O. Casey Corr / June 28, 2007
Culture The master negotiator between business and environmentalists Gene Duvernoy, president of the Cascade Land Conservancy. (CLC) by O. Casey Corr / May 22, 2007
Environment PFAS in Washington’s well water could make you sick ‘Forever chemicals’ linked to ailments from high cholesterol to cancer are in our clearest aquifers — but steep costs pose cleanup challenges. by Andrew Engelson / February 14, 2024
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
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
Politics Seattle's changing values as seen through the zoo A Woodland Park Zoo lion in winter. (Chuck Taylor) by O. Casey Corr / April 9, 2007
Environment How coronavirus has tested Seattle’s infectious disease response Health care workers train extensively for outbreaks. After responding to the first American case of the novel virus, they say they are even more prepared. by Hannah Weinberger / February 7, 2020
Environment The kids who sued the U.S. over climate change and lost aren't giving up Despite setbacks, the young activists behind the landmark suit say they'll continue their court battle to enforce climate mitigation. by Hannah Weinberger / January 29, 2020
Environment Washingtonians are more likely to die on smoky days, new UW research shows While Australia's catastrophic bushfires rage, local scientists are beginning to understand how smoke exposure affects mortality in the Northwest. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2020