Environment Growing sprawl in WA woods comes with high wildfire risk Policymakers and homeowners are scrambling to manage so-called 'wildland-urban interface' to mitigate the threat. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / June 8, 2022
Environment Air quality impacts of PNW wildfires reach as far as New York A new study concludes that climate-boosted wildfires are significantly altering carbon monoxide levels in the region — and the effects reach far beyond the Cascades. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 17, 2022
Environment How climate change stresses sewer systems in King County Storm-related sewage spills dump about 93 million gallons of chemical discharge a year into Puget Sound. by Anushuya Thapa InvestigateWest / May 3, 2022
Culture Are the ski slopes only for the 1 percent? Is skiing just for rich people? It depends on how much you love the sport. by John Nelson / February 27, 2018
Politics First a fee increase, is privatization of the parks next? A woman hikes at Mount Rainier National Park. by John Nelson / October 27, 2017
Environment Coming to Washington ski slopes: Fake snow The gondola at Crystal stands ready to begin its winter season. In the future, Crystal may expand snowmaking to its upper mountain. by John Nelson / October 23, 2017