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PNW wildfire smoke has outdoor workers worried — and sick
Health experts warn effects of smoky skies could linger for months and even make some people more susceptible to the coronavirus.
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Grieving wildfires past and present in the Pacific Northwest
We have faced massive fires — and massive human folly — before. President Trump's denial only worsens the crisis.
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Seattle police have occupied a public waterway for decades
A fence around state-owned property on Lake Union implies that the city has been paying for exclusive access. It hasn't.
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Washington state is getting a new marine wildlife hospital
For years, marine mammal responders have operated without easy access to a crucial facility. But in September, that changes.
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Putting the massive West Coast wildfires into context
Read and see the history, shared perspectives and experiences of people facing these natural disasters on the front lines.