Equity Can a dedicated team of ‘navigators’ help reduce teen homelessness? Two new programs in King and Snohomish counties take different approaches to catch minors who are falling through the cracks. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / June 25, 2019 / Updated at 8:23 a.m.
Equity Who is responsible for WA’s homeless teens? Often, no one The state offers few resources to support minors who have been kicked out of their homes or who run away. by Allegra Abramo Youth Today / May 31, 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
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
Environment How we beat wildfires by burning the forest first Believe it or not, land managers are using prescribed burns to restore forests and reduce the extra wood, sticks and needles that fuel megafires. by Courtney Flatt NWPB / April 17, 2019
Environment Taking sides in Washington's debate over lower-carbon transportation Washington's efforts to reduce carbon could fight climate change, but business owners are concerned about who makes fuel and who consumes it. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / April 1, 2019
Environment Trump deals a blow to sage grouse The Trump administration's lifting of restrictions on grazing in sage grouse habitat has excited ranchers and exasperated conservationists. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 18, 2019
Environment Northwest wolves could lose federal protection Plans to de-list wolves will create controversy — but Washington wolves might be safe under state protections. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 8, 2019
Environment With wolves returning, hunters may have to change how they hunt Researchers find that deer dart in different ways following reintroduction of wolves. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / March 5, 2019
