Politics Bob Ferguson continues fight against abortion pill restrictions In a case with national implications, WA’s governor-elect and officials in 18 states are challenging FDA policies that limit access to mifepristone. by Megan Burbank / November 13, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: ‘The Graveyard of the Pacific’ Since 1792, an estimated 2,000 ships have sunk at the treacherous spot where the Columbia River meets the ocean. by Knute Berger / November 8, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Dead people tell no tales. Or do they? This trilogy of terrifying and true Northwest tales includes a corpse that turned to soap and shoes that washed ashore with feet still inside. by Knute Berger / November 1, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How racism pervades PNW outdoors culture Alison Mariella Désir and Knute Berger talk about the complex legacy of Catherine Montgomery, often called “the mother of the Pacific Crest Trail.” by Knute Berger & Alison Mariella Désir & Gavin Borchert / October 25, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: Human bones illuminate Columbia River history “The Ancient One,” some of the oldest remains discovered in North America, provided DNA proof of Indigenous peoples’ deep connection to the river. by Knute Berger / October 18, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: The automobile’s arrival in the PNW Before GPS, gas stations or even paved roads, car pioneers ventured into the wilderness, road-tripping as far as San Francisco. by Knute Berger / October 11, 2024
News As gun violence increases in the PNW, so does its toll on doctors From Seattle’s Harborview Medical Center to rural hospitals, providers are dealing with feelings of powerlessness over injuries they see as preventable. by Megan Burbank / October 7, 2024
Mossback Mossback’s Northwest: How the Columbia River got its curves Glaciers and lava reshaped the 17-million-year-old body of water long before the Grand Coulee Dam. Nick Zentner from Nick on the Rocks explains. by Knute Berger / October 4, 2024
News Remembering popular progressive WA Republican Gov. Dan Evans Serving three terms from 1965 to 1977 and one as U.S. Senator, Evans personified the “just right” middle. The politician died at 98. by Knute Berger / September 24, 2024
News Even before Dobbs, Washingtonians sought abortion care in Oregon Bans in other states are exacerbating existing gaps in Washington’s reproductive health care infrastructure, sending many patients to Portland. by Megan Burbank / August 29, 2024