Environment Are WA forests worth more as carbon sponges or timber harvests? ‘Working forests’ like state-run Tiger Mountain retain greenhouse gases — but logging is deeply entrenched in Northwest economies. by Ashli Blow / August 22, 2023 / Updated at 9:20 a.m. on Aug. 25
Environment Washington’s first carbon auction sold pollution for $300 million Under the Climate Commitment Act, the money will go toward funding climate solutions and investing in communities that face environmental injustice. by Ashli Blow / March 16, 2023
Environment Rainier's largest glacier is melting. Here's what that means downstream Scientists are studying the evolution of Emmons Glacier and its implications on watersheds throughout the Pacific Northwest. by Ashli Blow / August 10, 2022
Environment Climate change takes a toll on Seattleites' mental health Some residents are experiencing a new kind of distress in response to flooding, air pollution and other ecological events linked to climate change. by Ashli Blow / June 6, 2022
Culture Seattle-area Nordic skier on her way to Beijing Paralympics Fellow nurses train together in the Methow Valley, leading one of them to compete in the games. by Ashli Blow / March 4, 2022 / Updated at 9:35 a.m. on March 7
Opinion When Joe McCarthy came to Seattle A new documentary highlights the late senator's demagogic legacy, just as it dovetails with Donald Trump's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate. by Peter Jackson / January 6, 2020
Opinion In Trump's America, Russian studies are more important than ever The University of Washington, a leader in international studies, could use some state support. by Peter Jackson / July 24, 2018
Opinion Washington conservationists are Scott free. Now what? Without Scott Pruitt as EPA administrator, expect fewer headlines and the same terrible policies. by Peter Jackson / July 6, 2018
Opinion ICE agents and the ethics of following orders Seattleites are protesting by asking: Will Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents dissent against cruelty? by Peter Jackson / June 21, 2018
Culture A love story rooted in the unthinkable Saccharine greeting cards, gut-binding chocolates. There's a contrived feel to Valentine's Day. by Peter Jackson / February 13, 2018