Environment
In Washington, people keep building houses where they might burn
Researchers found as more Americans move into fire-risk areas, they increase the likelihood and impact of wildfires.
Carl Segerstrom
Carl Segerstrom is a reporter-editor for RANGE Media in Spokane, Wash. Previously, he was an assistant editor at High Country News.
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Environment
Amid pandemic meat shortage, a stampede for local beef
Washington's small slaughterhouses see a boom as COVID-19 hits big meat processors. Will it last?
Growth
Newcomers fleeing expensive housing are finding it again in Spokane. Now they want protections
A slate of measures intended to support low-income residents and reduce homelessness awaits a vote by the city council.
Environment
These young activists want Washington and Oregon to be bolder on climate — so they sued their governors
A win could mean more aggressive action to avoid climate disaster. Some environmental leaders think the lawsuit is a distraction from the action Jay Inslee and Kate Brown are pushing for.
Environment
Concerned over dwindling salmon, advocates seek a political route to dam removal
After decades of court cases that have weakened federal management, the path to restoration may run through Congress.