Crosscut Now Sept. 1, 2020 - Wolverines Return to Mt. Rainier Wolverines return to Mt. Rainier for the first time in 100 years. Biologists are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the future of these tenacious mammals south of I-90. September 1, 2020
Inside Cascade PBS The emotional roller-coaster of reporting on orca pregnancy in Puget Sound Science reporter Hannah Weinberger finds more to worry about when exploring happy orca news. by Hannah Weinberger / September 1, 2020
Environment Here’s what pregnant orcas are up against in Puget Sound Tahlequah’s baby bump has whale watchers excited. But is it too soon to celebrate? by Hannah Weinberger / August 28, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Skills for a never-ending pandemic A reader asks: What kind of survival skills are most useful in a pandemic? by Ted Alvarez / August 27, 2020
Environment After 100 years, wolverines are back at Mount Rainier Biologists are ‘cautiously optimistic’ about the future of these tenacious mammals south of I-90. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 26, 2020
Environment Rural Washington neighbors fight wildfires in ‘no man’s land’ Ranchers in remote Douglas county retrofitted a brush truck to take firefighting into their own hands. But they still need more help. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / August 24, 2020
Environment UW research shows racism and redlining hurt local wildlife, too A team of researchers led by UW scientists exposes how systemic racism physically alters ecosystems for the worse. by Hannah Weinberger / August 20, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? Runners, masks and virus risk A reader asks: Why don’t more runners and cyclists wear masks? Should they? by Ted Alvarez / August 20, 2020
Environment Apocalypse: Now What? How to give Washington a helping hand A reader says: I’m doing well in the pandemic. How can I help others? by Ted Alvarez / August 13, 2020
Environment Coronavirus cuts off a Washington border town from two countries Point Roberts residents used to cross through Canadian land daily. When the pandemic caused the border to close, they found themselves stranded. by Jane C. Hu High Country News / August 11, 2020