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
Mossback A brief history of the Espionage Act in the Pacific Northwest The WWI-era law former President Trump is accused of breaking has a controversial past, with a first few prosecutions tracing back to Seattle. by Knute Berger / June 16, 2023
Environment Washington gas stations are leaking toxins into nearby groundwater Faulty tanks have caused a $20 billion environmental disaster across the U.S. Who will pay for the cleanup — the stations, oil companies, or you? by Kate Yoder Grist / June 14, 2023
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 Climate hazards are the Duwamish Valley’s top concern, survey finds The Duwamish Valley Climate Resilience Survey found environmental impacts outweigh issues like crime and housing for residents. How can people prepare? by Hannah Weinberger / June 2, 2023