Environment Seattle is electrifying new buildings despite ruling against gas bans A court struck down one California block on natural-gas appliances. But other cities are finding ways to eliminate fossil fuels despite legal hurdles. by Akielly Hu Grist / January 2, 2024
Environment Can hunting and conservation coexist? A WA proposal sparks debate Updates to the Fish and Wildlife plan have accrued public critique and ignited tension from outdoor enthusiasts and tribal representatives. by Rebecca Dzombak High Country News / December 29, 2023
Environment Nick on the Rocks: The sideways mountain in Western WA Sedimentary rock usually builds horizontally. So how does Big Four Mountain in Snohomish County have nearly vertical layers? by Shannen Ortale / December 29, 2023
Nick on the Rocks Big Four Mountain How did the slabs of Big Four Mountain end up with nearly vertical layers? Special thanks to Central Washington University as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks. December 29, 2023
Investigations WA bridges still in poor condition, despite $630M in federal aid The state transportation agency has allocated about 13% of early funding for repairs, but more is needed to address the backlog of projects. by Lizz Giordano / December 27, 2023
Investigations Podcast | Mobile home tenants’ complaints spur state investigation Earlier this year, Crosscut reported on an Aberdeen park facing rising rents and cut services. Farah Eltohamy shares how the story has evolved. by Sara Bernard / December 27, 2023
Environment The Skagit valley’s white winter birds bring beauty — and conflict Birders, hunters and farmers clash over the lesser snow geese and trumpeter and tundra swans that flock to the land in the colder months. by Adam M. Sowards Salish Current / December 25, 2023
Investigations What tenant protections will WA lawmakers consider in 2024? Officials plan to reintroduce mobile home and renter rights bills involving rent stabilization, tax breaks and civil penalties against landlords. by Farah Eltohamy / December 22, 2023
Environment Nick on the Rocks: The mystery within Moses Coulee’s canyon walls Geologists believe the formation was created by floods 16,000 years ago, but its ghostly hanging valleys tell a different story. by Shannen Ortale / December 22, 2023
Nick on the Rocks Moses Coulee The ghostly hanging valleys on the canyon walls of Moses Coulee tell a different story. Special thanks to Central Washington University as the original creator and collaborator for Nick on the Rocks. December 22, 2023
