Politics Could plug-in cars end the age of oil? A remarkably diverse coalition is emerging that sees the Northwest as a leader in developing a new weapon against oil dependency and global climate change. The players were on display at a conference... by David Brewster / May 9, 2007
Politics Washington stays strong in the race for university research grants A survey ranks states on total dollars received and their five-year growth trends. by David Brewster / May 3, 2007
Culture Smaller ferries in Admiralty Inlet would be dangerous A former NOAA officer, otherwise anonymous, has filed an interesting report about weather conditions in Admiralty Inlet, where the Port Townsend-Whidbey Island ferry route runs (when it does). His... by David Brewster / February 13, 2008
Environment Framed: Ice fishing brings back warm memories, family traditions at Fish Lake Washington might be known for its skiing and snowboarding, but some take to a spot near Leavenworth in hopes of catching perch and other fish. by Matt M. McKnight / February 17, 2020
Environment Best of 2018: Images of Seattle, before and after the smoke rolled in Looking back at hot summer days and the smoke that accompanied them. by Matt M. McKnight / December 28, 2018
Environment Closing a highway to save Washington salmon Washington state road crews will make large-scale improvements to roads to help promote fish survival. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / September 13, 2018
Culture Meet the rural WA town privy to outhouse races Scenes from Conconully’s 36th annual event, one of Washington’s weirder sports. by Matt M. McKnight / January 23, 2019
Environment Images of Seattle, before and after the smoke rolled in Do you remember the days when the skies were blue ... or gray, at least? by Matt M. McKnight / August 22, 2018
Environment Despite climate threats, Seattle's swallowtail butterflies thrive As Seattle summers heat up, swallowtail butterfly sightings have become more common. by Eilís O'Neill EarthFix/KUOW / July 30, 2018
Politics Can copper, gold save towns near Mount St. Helens? Morton, Wash., was once a booming logging town. by Eilís O'Neill for EarthFix / September 25, 2017