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
Opinion Hit the easy target: smoking. Avoid the obvious one: heroin The Washington Legislature is worrying about people using tobacco. Not heroin. Why? by John Carlson / April 10, 2019
Opinion In Olympia, government greed over public need The Washington Legislature has so much money coming in, it could raise state spending by 14% without raising a single tax. But Democrats say they need more. by John Carlson / April 2, 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
Opinion Why KOMO's 'Seattle is Dying' special resonated The provocative program spotlights a ‘darkened corner of Seattle’s criminal justice system.’ by John Carlson / March 22, 2019
Opinion A common-sense option to America's health-care gridlock Forget "Medicare for All," here's a model that doesn’t rely on government or insurance companies. by John Carlson / March 21, 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
Opinion Jay Inslee's climate strategy just might work Don't laugh: With good moves so far, a President Inslee might just be possible. by John Carlson / March 6, 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