Environment
Nonprofit finds hope against wildfires with unexpected ally: charcoal
To capture carbon and jumpstart forest thinning, Methow Valley couple – and Washington taxpayers – bet on biochar.
Mandy Godwin
Mandy Godwin is formerly an emerging journalist fellow at Crosscut.
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Environment
A first for Washington, locals advise lawmakers on climate change
Everyday people gathered for the first Washington Climate Assembly to learn about and decide which solutions to prioritize. Now, it’s lawmakers’ move.
Environment
Washington hosts first climate assembly in the United States
Residents from all over the state begin virtual meetings to decide which climate change solutions to recommend to the Legislature in Olympia.
Focus
Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming
Wildfires like the ones that struck Portland's suburbs are inching closer to Seattle. Here's how we can prepare.
News
Third wave of COVID-19 spikes in King County — and we aren’t ready
The pandemic enters a dangerous new phase, threatening essential workers, holiday plans and more.