Girls hockey is growing in Washington — and it isn’t dependent on boys programs anymore After years of sticking with the sport, female players are thriving — and helping turn the state into a hockey hub. by Beatriz Costa Lima / October 25, 2019
'I'll always be Lightning Bill': A lookout reflects on 29 seasons of smoke and fire When Bill Austin started as a fire lookout, he was one of three watching over the Methow Valley. Today he's the last one. by Beatriz Costa Lima / September 13, 2019
Environment Old nets kill marine life every year, but the Army is diving to the rescue Hundreds of derelict nets are tangled deep in Puget Sound, threatening delicate marine habitat. So Washington wildlife officials enlisted the Army's deep-sea dive team for help. by Beatriz Costa Lima / August 26, 2019