WA Public Lands Commissioner primary likely headed for a recount Currently, Democrat Dave Upthegrove and Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson are neck and neck for second place behind Jaime Herrera Beutler. by Venice Buhain / August 20, 2024
Politics WA public lands commissioner race attracts unusually crowded field A variety of candidates are seeking the statewide office that oversees public-owned lands and firefighting efforts. by Mai Hoang / July 1, 2024
Human Elements Rebuilding Salish Sea clam gardens, rock by rock The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community is creating new habitats along the coastline to help marine life weather rising sea temperatures. January 22, 2024
Investigations Washington counties, tribes get more than $110M in federal land aid A small part of the American Rescue Plan provides direct, flexible dollars to compensate for untaxable national parks or other federally owned lands. by Brandon Block / June 13, 2023 / Updated at 12:15 p.m.
Environment Planting the seeds for Washington's forest restoration efforts Reforestation starts with sufficient seed supply. The state Department of Natural Resources is partnering with the U.S. Forest Service to restock it. by Alex Brown Stateline / February 27, 2023
Human Elements The Range Rider Range rider Daniel Curry is a wolf- and cow-protecting cowboy. February 24, 2023
Environment Bear with us: Grizzlies may be coming back to the North Cascades How will the grizzlies get here? What will their arrival mean for local ecosystems? And will I run into them while I'm camping? by Hannah Weinberger / November 29, 2022 / Updated at 11:42 a.m. on November 29, 2022
Environment A Washingtonian's guide to living among volcanoes Videos of Mount Rainier 'venting' sent locals into a brief tailspin on social media this week. Here's how to know when to actually worry. by Hannah Weinberger / September 12, 2022
Environment WA ecosystems are changing. Conservation efforts are, too The Natural Areas program is critical for preserving native biodiversity in the state, but climate change is challenging its future. by Hannah Weinberger / August 23, 2022
Environment What WA’s cold, wet spring means for summer wildfires Some think the rainy season’s silver lining is a decreased risk of wildfires later in the year. That may not be the case. by Hannah Weinberger / June 27, 2022
Human Elements The hidden worlds in our treetops Trying to understand the hidden world from beneath our feet to the tallest trees. April 29, 2022
Environment New UW research explores a way to fight off invasive green crabs An emerging surveillance tool could help the state and tribal partners expand detection and make trapping efforts more effective. by Hannah Weinberger / February 23, 2022
Environment Unconfirmed Seattle cougar sighting is no reason for alarm, experts say It's hard to predict the likelihood of running into cougars in a neighborhood, but the chance of any interaction is low. by Hannah Weinberger / January 17, 2022 / Updated at 11:30a.m. on January 18, 2022
Environment Fixing septic systems is key to protecting Puget Sound shellfish Keeping shellfish safe to eat will get harder without increasing repair and inspection of septic systems that can contaminate shellfish beds. by Hannah Weinberger / December 3, 2021
Environment What would you need to give up to save salmon in WA? Washingtonians are all for increasing fish passages to save salmon and orcas — but when action conflicts with the ways we live, things get complicated. by Hannah Weinberger / August 5, 2021
Environment One wolf was poached in WA. Here’s why it’s a big deal The illegal killing of a female wolf spurred multiple conservation groups to put up a $15,000 reward to find the poacher. by Hannah Weinberger / July 2, 2021