Environment Why Washington gas prices are the nation’s highest Oil companies that buy emissions from the new carbon cap program are passing the cost to consumers at the pump. But are the increases a bug or a feature? by John Stang / July 18, 2023
Environment Podcast | Solving the world’s plastics problem Following the failure of the Washington Recycling and Packaging Act, experts and a key lawmaker discuss next steps. by Paris Jackson / July 13, 2023
News One man’s mission to cycle all of Seattle, street by street In January 2022, Danny Roberts started his roughly 2,000-mile journey to bike every road in the city through rain, shine and injury. by Conor Courtney / July 12, 2023 / Updated at 10 a.m. on July 12
Culture Podcast | Why one man biked every single street in Seattle Reporter Conor Courtney explains how cyclist Danny Roberts began the passion project — and what the journey meant to both of them. by Sara Bernard / July 12, 2023
Environment Podcast | Your guide to helping combat climate change Heidi Roop shares why individual responsibility and corporate accountability aren’t mutually exclusive — and how daily habits can aid the planet. by Paris Jackson / July 11, 2023
News What is the cost of extreme heat? $1B, according to a new report High temperatures could lead to half a million hospital admissions for heat-related conditions in 2023. by Zoya Teirstein Grist / July 7, 2023
Environment What can be learned from the Pacific Northwest’s 2021 heat wave A new analysis suggests strategies to better prepare for extreme heat and prevent attributed deaths across Washington. by Mai Hoang / June 26, 2023
Environment In Washington, people keep building houses where they might burn Researchers found as more Americans move into fire-risk areas, they increase the likelihood and impact of wildfires. by Carl Segerstrom RANGE / June 26, 2023
Environment Whatcom County farmers blame Canada for Nooksack River bacteria The pollution poses a threat to the Portage Bay shellfish beds of the Lummi Nation and raises health concerns for valley residents. by Laurel Demkovich Washington State Standard / June 23, 2023
News Homelessness efforts in Yakima are moving toward permanent housing While the “Housing First” model has gained statewide interest, organizations still face an uphill battle for initial financial investment. by Mai Hoang / June 14, 2023