Environment Washington’s climate woes: First wildfires, then debris flow Dry soil in burn scars can lead to roaring earthen rivers that are more powerful than mudslides. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 16, 2023
Opinion A psychotherapist on the uncertainties of the pandemic age I've been trying to answer a question all our bodies are asking: COVID or NOVID? by Carol Poole / July 3, 2020
Environment Already-endangered WA salmon may take a hit from flooding As region's rivers overflowed from historic rainfall, the next generation of the struggling fish may have been swept away, too. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / December 23, 2021
Environment Wildfire smoke disrupts flight of migrating birds The Tule geese's journey from Alaska to central Oregon took twice as long in 2020 due to megafires and smoke. by Kylie Mohr High Country News / November 18, 2021
Politics Taxing the rich: A solution to Washington's budget mess? Yachts in Seattle by Tom James / December 19, 2016
Politics Inslee proposes record budget. Republicans recoil. Gov. Jay Inslee (2015) by Tom James / December 14, 2016
Politics Inslee: Fund schools by taxing polluters, investment earnings A second grade writing class by Tom James / December 13, 2016
Politics Take my gun: Bill aims to stop suicides Yellow ribbons have become a symbol of suicide prevention and the need to support struggling friends and family. by Tom James / February 2, 2017
Politics Washington will take a swing at Trump's order Attorney General Bob Ferguson, with Jay Inslee over his right shoulder, announces a lawsuit to block the presidential order aimed at Muslim immigrants. by Tom James / January 30, 2017