Environment A decade after the Oso landslide, WA works to improve preparedness The Snohomish County disaster killed 43 residents in 2014. Today, geologists can better help people get out of harm’s way due to boosts in tech and funding. by Tom Banse Washington State Standard / March 20, 2024
Environment Salish Sea's 'humpback comeback' is a good sign, but concerns remain More whales mean greater risk of ship strikes and fishing line entanglement. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / August 16, 2019
Environment These giant rats failed mine-sniffing school. Now they have a new career in Tacoma While their relatives are saving lives around the world, Point Defiance's adorable African giant pouched rats are ambassadors for rodents everywhere. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 24, 2019
Environment A proposed San Juans sanctuary may offer hope for captive orcas — and risks for wild ones Nonprofit advocates think sea pens will improve the retired killer whales' quality of life. SeaWorld vets disagree. by Tom Banse Northwest News Network / July 17, 2019
Culture Bowing to backlash, Taylor Shellfish decides against using pesticide The decision to stop spraying "weighs heavily on us," said Bill Taylor, "knowing it will affect other growers in Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor." by Ronald Holden / May 1, 2015
Culture Food's grow-your-own movement: Some work required Seattle scholar and writer Angelo Pellegrini put his words about growing your own food into action, helping to inspire the locavore food movement. by Ronald Holden / August 25, 2014
Culture Nalley's brand: A story of losing our local history The old Nalley's facility by Ronald Holden / May 27, 2014
Culture Best oysters? Right here, fresh and in the cold Xinh Dewelly serves oyster stew. by Ronald Holden / January 1, 2013
Environment Playing God with our food: Who profits from bad weather? Sardines being cooked over a fire on a beach in Spain by Ronald Holden / September 20, 2012
Culture Idaho's renaissance of women winemakers Karl and Coco Umiker by Ronald Holden / August 1, 2012
