Environment Climate crisis, shrinking habitat threaten ‘cute, funny’ WA birds U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service considers listing Mt. Rainier ptarmigan on the federal endangered species list. by Courtney Flatt Northwest Public Broadcasting / July 6, 2021
Environment On grizzlies, Washington can learn from Montana As Washington reintroduces grizzly bears into the North Cascades, it should look to Montana's experience. by Courtney Flatt EarthFix/NWPB / June 18, 2018
Politics One of the West's iconic birds is in trouble A male great western sage grouse. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / August 8, 2017
Politics Years of work to save a fish species might be... dammed Jeff Thomas fishes for bull trout at the base of Clear Creek Dam. He's hoping to catch the fish to help move them around the dam. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / August 7, 2017
Politics Tribes could lose big with EPA cuts Tribal environmental programs, like water quality monitoring, could be hard hit under proposed cuts to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. by Courtney Flatt for EarthFix / March 13, 2017
Politics Seattle area's growth shows the power of the market, and planning Even as we look ahead, it's good to take stock of the forces that have shaped the city we know today. by Dick Morrill / November 9, 2014
Politics Inequality in greater Seattle: Tracking the possibly healthy differences among us Newly available data allows us to see a picture that runs counter to some of the national impressions. by Dick Morrill / March 27, 2014
Politics Voters have city leaders on notice: No business as usual Going forward, a breakdown of the 2013 election results carries lessons that city politicians can ignore only at great peril. by Dick Morrill / February 2, 2014
Politics Why the state's redistricting plan counts as a success Click to enlarge. Final redistricting plan for Washington state's congressional districts. by Dick Morrill / January 5, 2012
Politics Washington: the growth state? Click to enlarge. Washington is among the state's with the fastest rates of growth from July 1, 2010, to July 1, 2011. Color codes are in this order: purple/blue (colors may appear differently on some... by Dick Morrill / January 3, 2012
