Focus The New Normal: A Seattle artist cuts through the chaos of a pandemic Barbara Earl Thomas explores race and innocence amid social upheaval. by Aileen Imperial / October 12, 2020
During wildfires, West Coast farmworkers forced to put harvest over health Little is done to protect the workers’ health, and many feel powerless to hold employers accountable. by Mara Kardas-Nelson & Jess Alvarenga & Rosa Amanda Tuirán InvestigateWest / October 6, 2020
How wildfires in the American West hurt the entire country As smoke travels, it can cause illness and economic hardship thousands of miles away. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / October 1, 2020
As wildfires break records, firefighters face growing health risks Emerging scientific evidence shows they may be at risk of respiratory and heart illness, and maybe even cancer. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 28, 2020
How British Columbia protects its people from wildfire smoke The Canadian province is well ahead of Washington and Oregon in protecting people’s health from wildfires. by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 22, 2020
Wildfire smoke’s health impacts have only just begun A growing body of evidence shows smoke sickens and can even kill. Is the government doing enough to protect residents? by Mara Kardas-Nelson InvestigateWest / September 21, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Lesson planning for a pandemic Kindergarten teacher Caitlin McNulty helps keep education accessible, safe and equitable during the coronavirus lockdown. by Aileen Imperial / June 29, 2020
Support for The New Normal is provided by Comcast. The New Normal: Delivering hope to elders in isolation Equipped with emojis, volunteers and Sunny the dog, Henry Liu delivers groceries to seniors in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. by Aileen Imperial / June 1, 2020