Environment Inside the tumultuous debate behind Seattle’s tree ordinance The debate over more density or more tree canopy got personal as developers clashed with the city’s Urban Forestry Commission. by Eric Scigliano / September 1, 2023 / Updated at 9:40 a.m. on Sept. 3
Environment How politics have stalled tsunami prep efforts on the WA coast It’s not a matter of if but when the tsunami comes. Whether Washington is prepared depends a lot on the will of voters. by Eric Scigliano / May 26, 2022 / Updated at 3:30 p.m. on Sept. 16
Opinion The 'greatest bird guide ever' on race, survival, and birding while Black Meet Drew Lanham, the professor and conservation activist behind the viral video "Rules for the Black Birdwatcher." by Glenn Nelson / October 29, 2019
Opinion Seattle's trees are dying. Blame the beetles Bronze birch borers are thriving during the city's hotter summers. Is their infestation a sign of advancing climate change? by Glenn Nelson / September 18, 2019
Opinion 'Nature keeps me grounded': How burns, racism and death inspired this WA outdoor festival The idea behind Refuge Outdoor Festival? That there's power in cultivating space with people who share similar experiences. by Glenn Nelson / September 4, 2019
Opinion Fighting for clean air in one of Seattle's most polluted neighborhoods This Beacon Hill leader is trying to thwart environmental plight with optimism. by Glenn Nelson / May 13, 2019 / Updated at 11:00 AM
Environment From the mean streets to the national parks Shelton Johnson as Elizy Bowman. by Glenn Nelson for High Country News / August 13, 2016
Environment Synchronized swimming: Why are these sea lions flippering us off? by Eric Scigliano / April 30, 2015
Environment Earth Days to come: Will Americans stay so happy about the environment? Spin the wheel for the planet. Photo: MaryAnn Wagner by Eric Scigliano / April 23, 2015
Environment What a way to go. Woodland Park packs off its elephants. Chai's 1999 farewell. by Eric Scigliano / April 17, 2015