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.
Hannah Weinberger
Hannah Weinberger is a former reporter at Crosscut, focused on science and the environment. Previously on staff at Wirecutter, Bicycling, and Outside, Hannah's coverage explores outdoor recre
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Investigations
Amid heavy smoke, wildfire crews work without practical respirators
'There are times where you just don’t breathe, because you can’t.'
Environment
Climate hazards are the Duwamish Valley’s top concern, survey finds
The Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Survey found environmental impacts outweigh issues like crime and housing for residents. How can people prepare?
Environment
Seattle City Council passes new tree ordinance
The law regulating trees on private property hadn't been touched in over a decade. But advocates wonder: Is the new one closer to meeting climate needs?
Environment
From Big Mama to Hy’Shqa, how Northwest whales get their names
Our guide to whale nomenclature can help you follow the trail of numbers and nicknames.