Environment These very hungry caterpillars are eating WA forests — and fueling wildfires Tussock moth caterpillars are stripping fir trees throughout the state. To keep our trees healthy, the Forest Service is fighting back with a spray-on virus straight out of sci-fi. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 2, 2019
Opinion Tired of divisive politics? Bellevue has some ideas Lessons for productive politics from the other side of the lake. by John Carlson / May 28, 2019
Opinion Why arming WA school officials might not be a bad idea Should we really be putting kids in gun free zones — and advertising it? by John Carlson / May 20, 2019
Environment What does WA do with broken down wind turbines? When turbines gets too old, something has to happen with all its parts. Much of it ends up in landfills. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 17, 2019
Environment WA officials, feds have a plan to save forests and salmon The plan seeks to fight against wildfires and threats to forest health, as well as increase protections for struggling salmon and orcas. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / May 10, 2019
Opinion Why Seattle will swing back toward the center When things aren't going well, you need to shift tactics. But Seattle's leadership seems to be resistant to that idea. by John Carlson / May 10, 2019 / Updated May 10 at 2:30 p.m.
Opinion Don't celebrate too soon, WA liberals — clouds are forming Is history about to repeat itself for the Democratic Party in Washington state? by John Carlson / May 2, 2019
Environment Can Washington save salmon without removing dams? The Bonneville Power Administration faces tough questions on how to protect salmon while providing electricity and water for local farms. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / April 29, 2019
Opinion I helped get affirmative action banned in WA. Here's what I think of the plan to bring it back After the affirmative action ban passed in 1998, the sky didn't fall. by John Carlson / April 25, 2019
Opinion Why Inslee's presidential bid hasn't caught fire (yet) The governor's campaign for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination still has time to overcome a slow start. by John Carlson / April 19, 2019