Politics Canada, U.S. Columbia River Treaty negotiations in jeopardy Amid the Trump administration’s trade war and annexation threats, the work to update the 60-year-old treaty is paused after years of progress. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 1, 2025
Environment Washington is building hundreds of EV chargers, but is it enough? The state is spending $100M to create 575 new charging sites, but one expert says electrification is out of reach without private sector buy-in. by Nicholas K. Geranios / October 8, 2024
Environment U.S. and Canada update 60-year-old Columbia River Treaty Politicians are celebrating the tentative agreement, while activists and tribal leaders say it doesn’t do enough to protect endangered salmon runs. by Nicholas K. Geranios / July 24, 2024
Indigenous Affairs The Boldt Decision’s impact on Indigenous rights, 50 years later The landmark 1974 case ordered Washington to uphold its treaties, affirm Indigenous salmon fishing rights and recognize Native nations’ sovereignty. by Nicholas K. Geranios / February 12, 2024
Environment U.S. House Republicans halt plans to breach WA's Snake River dams Previous plans to help endangered salmon by removing four dams are likely on hold with Republicans in the majority. by Nicholas K. Geranios / April 3, 2023
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
Environment Activists mount last stand against Asian trade agreement A container ship at the Port of Seattle, one of the nation's largest movers of products into and out of Asia. by Peter Jackson / August 21, 2016
Environment Court orders feds to clean up World War II era nuclear site A warning sign near the Hanford Nuclear Reservation by Peter Jackson / April 17, 2016
Environment Best of 2015: Devilish dealing in Washington's wilderness expansion Lake Ingalls is a popular destination in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. by Peter Jackson / December 23, 2015
Environment Death-by-inertia for top conservation fund Deception Pass. by Peter Jackson / July 21, 2015