Opinion Redistricting in WA could benefit GOP, as voting patterns shift When the maps are redrawn, both parties will need to make choices about who their voters are. by Bill Bryant / May 27, 2021
Opinion Why the climate package from Washington state Democrats falls short Two bills before the state Legislature impose new costs and bureaucracies without reducing emissions all that much. by Bill Bryant / April 21, 2021
Opinion Why we should honor Billy Frank Jr. in the U.S. Capitol The legendary Nisqually activist was a passionate leader who focused on finding solutions. He taught me to temper zeal with pragmatism. by Bill Bryant / March 25, 2021
Environment Podcast | Protecting shrub-steppe, WA’s most overlooked ecosystem The big beige blur in the middle of the state may seem boring, but it is essential to the survival of grouse, orcas and people. by Ted Alvarez / February 9, 2021
Environment Podcast | Past the dams, tribes help the Columbia River roll on Few rivers define a region like the Columbia, where tribal scientists are making headway in bringing back its most important species: salmon. by Ted Alvarez / February 2, 2021
Environment Podcast | Protecting orcas and their songs from noxious noise Oceanographer Scott Veirs shows us how to listen for whales in Puget Sound, identify their signature sounds and maybe help save them. by Ted Alvarez / January 26, 2021
Inside Cascade PBS An adventure through the sounds of Washington’s wildest places Quiet forests, singing volcanoes and talking orcas: Our new podcast offers escapes into the PNW’s natural world. by Ted Alvarez / January 26, 2021
Environment Podcast | Tracking the wildlife in Washington cities and suburbs During the pandemic, more people are spotting animals slinking around the neighborhood. by Ted Alvarez / January 19, 2021
Environment Podcast | The assault on Olympic National Park’s square inch of silence In 2005, Gordon Hempton made a single spot within the Hoh Rain Forest famous for its serenity. But now it’s noisier than ever. by Ted Alvarez / January 12, 2021
Environment Podcast | How Mount Rainier will tell us when it’s going to blow By listening closely, scientists can tell us when to worry — but these mountain songs are more than just warning signs. by Ted Alvarez / January 5, 2021