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Western Washington wildfire is different — and it’s coming
Wildfires like the ones that struck Portland's suburbs are inching closer to Seattle. Here's how we can prepare.
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Wilderness rescuers face a busy winter complicated by COVID
The pandemic has driven an increase in outdoor activity and rescues, while limiting training and volunteer opportunities.
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What Biden's win means: Climate policy
As the Biden-Harris administration prepares to take power, Crosscut asked six opinion writers to share early thoughts on what comes next.
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What 13,000 wildfires teach us about Washington forests
A deep dive into data from the Department of Natural Resources reveals some scary trends and surprising findings.
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Conservation groups vow to restore federal wolf protections
The decision marks the 14th species the Trump administration has removed from the endangered list.